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Medications certainly have their place, but what if there was a way to support your body naturally by working with your genetics?
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We are a pill for an ill society.
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We take 18 pills per person per American per day.
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It was so hard to find somebody who took my insurance.
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And for me to get well, it took thousands of dollars.
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And I thought, what do regular people do?
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This is not right.
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Despite my best efforts, I wasn't actually reversing disease and helping people to heal in the way that I thought I would.
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We want to empower yourselves to take care of this root called.
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We don't just want to cover it up.
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If you're ready to break free from outdated, one-size-fits-all health care, you're in the right place.
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Welcome to Raise the Script with Nutrigenomics, brought to you by InHer Glow® by LYFE Balance.
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Here's a literature from we're all unique, right down to our DNA.
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So it's no wonder we respond differently to the same medications, foods, and environments.
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How do you discover what your body needs?
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Which medications, foods, supplements, or exercises are right for you?
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How can you manage chronic conditions without piling on more prescriptions?
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That's what we're here to explore.
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I'm your host, Dr.
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Tamar Lawful, Doctor of Pharmacy, Nutrigenomics Specialist, and your partner in reimagining how we personalize care for better outcomes.
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Whether you're a patient or a practitioner, let's raise the script and bring health care to higher levels together.
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Because the future of health is personal.
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Hey friend, welcome back to Raise the Script of Nutrigenomics.
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I'm Dr.
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Tamar Lawful, you're a precision health pharmacist and founder of LYFE Balance, where we help you be the CEO of your own health.
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Let me ask you something.
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When was the last time you opened your supplement cabinet?
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Did you feel proud and confident or overwhelmed and maybe even guilty?
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I asked this because for so many women I meet, their supplement shelf is like a graveyard.
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Bottles half empty, patterns they tried for a week, gummies that promise glowing skin or more energy, but never delivered.
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And at some point you wonder, am I really doing my health a favor or am I just making expensive urine?
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Today we're gonna unpack supplements once and for all.
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Are they your friend, your foe, or just a filler?
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And by the end, you'll see why the answer isn't about what's trending on Instagram.
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It's about what fits your unique body.
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But before we get into it, I want to highlight our listener of the week.
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This week's shout-out goes to Capt Awesome14, who left this thoughtful review.
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I love this.
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Thank you so much for talking about it.
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As a nurse, I get tired of patients coming in with problems, and all we do is give them a pill to fix it.
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Sometimes we say eat less, exercise more, but we give them no concrete plan on how to do this.
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Love your message.
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First of all, thank you so much for sharing that.
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And, you know, as a pharmacist, I couldn't agree more.
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Too often people are handed a prescription or told eat less and exercise more, but with no actual roadmap.
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And we all know that advice without a strategy isn't helpful.
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That's exactly why I started this podcast to create space for deeper conversations.
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So you walk away, not just inspired, but equipped with tools you can apply.
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So, Captain Awesome14, thank you for tuning in and for being part of this mission to raise the script on health.
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Okay, so let me tell you a story I'll never forget, friend.
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A client once came to me with, I kid you not, a tote bag of supplements.
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She dumped them onto the table, and I had to laugh because it looked like she just cleaned out a small pharmacy.
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She had collagen powders, detox teas, probiotics, three different multivitamins.
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You name it, she had it.
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When I asked why these, her answers were exactly what I hear from so many people.
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Like, oh, I read about it online.
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My friend swears by it.
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The person at the store recommended it.
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And yet, despite spending hundreds of dollars, she was still tired, still bloated, still stuck.
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That moment was a turning point for her.
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She realized it wasn't about buying more supplements, it was about finding the right ones.
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And that's what I want to explore with you today, because supplements can be amazing when they're your friend, but they can also turn into your foe or just end up being expensive fillers.
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Supplements are your friend when they step in to support your body in ways you truly need.
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So let's start with vitamin D.
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It's often called the sunshine vitamin, but really it acts more like a hormone.
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It helps your body absorb calcium, strengthens your bones, boosts your immune system, and even plays a role in mood and brain health.
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Low vitamin D is strongly linked to depression, anxiety, and fatigue.
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And many women over 40 struggle with exactly that.
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Yes, indeed.
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I think the surprising thing a lot of my clients learn when they learn about vitamin D, they don't realize that it's actually linked to depression.
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So that's something to definitely address and look into and check your vitamin D levels.
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But the tricky part when it comes to vitamin D is most of us don't get enough sun to make adequate vitamin D.
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We work indoors, use sunscreens, which is important for skin protection.
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And for women with darker skin tones, like myself, melanin makes vitamin D production even harder.
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Now you add in genetics, some people can't efficiently activate or transport vitamin D.
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And you've got a recipe for deficiency, friend.
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So if you're tired, achy, catching every bug that goes around or feeling low in mood, vitamin D might be the missing piece.
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But knowing your genetic capacity tells us whether a standard supplement will do the job or whether you need more tailored support.
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Now let's move on to magnesium.
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I call it the calm mineral.
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But honestly, that undersells it.
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Magnesium is a behind-the-scenes MVP.
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It's involved in over 300 different processes in your body.
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It relaxes your muscles, including your heart, helps you sleep, balances hormones, and even regulates stress.
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Here's the problem.
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Most women are low in magnesium.
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Processed foods strip it out, stress depletes it, and medications like birth control and acid blockers lower it even more.
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That's why low magnesium often shows up as anxiety, insomnia, PMS symptoms, muscle cramps, or constipation.
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And here's where the details matter.
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Not all magnesium supplements are the same.
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Magnesium oxide, the kind in most cheap vitamins, barely absorbs.
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But magnesium glycinate or citrate, those are bioavailable.
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They actually reach your cells and they help with sleep and relaxation.
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Here's where genetics matter.
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If your body doesn't naturally shuttle magnesium into your cells, well, taking the wrong type is like pouring water on a closed flower.
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Nothing changes.
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But the right form opens everything up.
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Your energy lifts, your muscles relax, and your stress finally eases.
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And finally, I want to talk about CoQ10.
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You've probably seen it on supplement shelves or even in face creams, but here's the real deal.
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CoQ10 is like the spark plug for cells.
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Your mitochondria, the power plants inside each cell, need CoQ10 to turn food into energy.
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No CoQ10?
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No energy.
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Here's a kicker.
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Our natural levels drop with age, starting in our 30s and 40s and add in stress, poor diet, and especially statin medications for cholesterol, and your CoQ10 levels can plummet.
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That's one reason people on statins often feel fatigued or get muscle pain.
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And genetics matter too.
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Some people recycle CoQ10 efficiently while others don't.
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If you're in the second group, you're already starting at a disadvantage.
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For you, the right form of CoQ10 could be the difference between dragging yourself through the day and finally feeling energized again.
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So here's a takeaway.
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Supplements are your friend when they fill a real gap, come in the right form, and are matched to your unique genetics.
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But just like not every friend in your life has your best interest at heart, not every supplement will support you.
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In fact, some can turn into your foe.
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So let's talk about when supplements work against you.
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Sometimes too much of a good thing becomes a problem, right?
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Extra zinc can deplete copper, too much calcium blocks magnesium, high doses of iron can actually inflame the body and damage the liver.
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And then there's the wrong form.
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Ever felt sick to your stomach after taking a multivitamin?
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And that's your body saying, This doesn't work for me.
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It's like buying shoes that are technically your size but fit all wrong.
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They look right on paper, but they hurt every time you wear them.
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And quality, let's not forget that.
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Not all supplements are clean.
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Some don't contain the amount on the label, and others are full of artificial fillers.
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Yet they're marketed as doctor recommended or all natural.
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That's when supplements shift from being helpful to harmful, friend.
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But maybe you're thinking, okay, Tamar, I don't think mine are hurting me, but I can't say I feel different either.
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That's where we move into the filler category.
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Fillers are the supplements that don't hurt you, but don't help either.
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Think about it.
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The multivitamin you take, just in case, but never notice a difference.
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The detox tea you bought because an influencer sore by it.
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The half-empty bottles that sit there quietly reminding you of money spent.
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These are like background actors in a movie.
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They're there, but they don't move the story forward.
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Now, if your cabinet looks like a graveyard of half-used bottles, you're not alone.
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Almost every client I work with has one.
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So if supplements can be your friend, your foe, or just filler.
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How do you figure out which ones actually belong in your life?
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Now that's where Nutrigenomics comes in.
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Nutrigenomics is what takes the guesswork out.
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So instead of asking, what's trending online?
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What's my friend taking?
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What's cheapest at the store?
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You're going to start asking, what do my genes say about how I use nutrients?
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Do I actually need more of this or am I already efficient?
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Which form will my body recognize and put to work?
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For example, CoQ10, knowing your genetics tells us if you recycle it efficiently or not.
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If you don't, that's why you're always fatigued and why the right supplement could be life-changing.
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With vitamin D, certain genetic variants mean your body doesn't activate or transport it well.
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So you may need higher doses or paired nutrients like magnesium or K2.
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Even with caffeine, your genes decide if it's a friend that boosts your focus or a foe that wrecks your sleep.
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So imagine this walking into your kitchen and seeing only three bottles, not 20, and knowing with confidence that each one is tailored to your DNA, that's the freedom Nutrigenomics brings.
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Okay, friends, so let's bring it all together.
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Supplements aren't good or bad on their own.
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They can be your best friend, your worst foe, or just filler.
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The difference is whether they're chosen at random or personalized to you.
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If your supplement shell feels like a guessing game, it's time to stop guessing and start knowing.
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That's exactly what I help my clients do.
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We look at your DNA, your lifestyle, and your goals, and then build a supplement strategy that's lean, effective, and personal.
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If you're ready to finally clean out your supplement graveyard and create a plan that actually works for your body, I'd love to help.
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Schedule a consultation with me at www.thelyfebalance.com.
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That's www.thelfealance.com.
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It's actually the first step towards moving from overwhelmed to confidence and from expensive urine to supplements that truly serve you.
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Talk to you next Friday, friend.
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Until then, always remember to raise the script on health because together we can bring healthcare to higher levels.