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Happy Monday 👋
❝Your genes don’t determine your destiny, just your opportunities. Genes can predispose, but they don’t predetermine.❞
~ Dr. Gabor Maté, “In the Realm Of Hungry Ghosts”
In today’s email we cover how sleeping after stress can be helpful or harmful depending on certain factors, how to avoid the most common joint disease, and easy ways to stop hair loss that most people don’t know about.
Taking supplements could be a lot more fun than popping pills! You might want to try the "Sun Goddess Matcha" from today’s sponsor Pique; it’s a tasty drink stacked with antioxidants, chlorophyll, l-theanine, EGCG, and more. Click here to check it out!
Today’s Main Feature
When “Sleeping It Off” Helps, & When It Harms
Sometimes, life can be exhausting, and often sleep can help us recover… But there are some situations in which sleep deprivation can actually be beneficial:
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The Most Common Joint Disease
Knee osteoarthritis is the joint disease you’re most likely to get, all things being equal. So, what are the key risk factors? Here’s a review of the evidence:
How To Build & Maintain Mobility
Here’s the methodical approach that leaves no parts behind:
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9 Easy Tips To Stop Hair Loss & Regrow Hair Naturally
Including: how to not accidentally sabotage your hair while trying to save it (very common, understandable mistake, so make sure you don’t do it too)!
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