Adonica Nichols, LPN
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Taking a Break
It’s so important to take a pause once in a while. Have you ever been so busy with tasks and work that you let life just pass you by? You may not even realize how busy you are with everyday things until someone says something to you like, “When was the last time you…..?” As…
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Lab Spotlight: Testing for Food Sensitivities
People are often confused about the difference between food sensitivities and food allergies. Food Sensitivities occur when you have difficulty digesting a particular food. You may not even be aware that this particular food is causing issues at first and you may have symptoms such as intestinal gas, abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea among others.…
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Spotlight on Lab Testing #1: The ION Profile
in WellnessWhat is the ION Profile? The Ion panel (Individual Optimal Nutrition by Genova Labs) is a comprehensive look at over 125 key nutrient biomarkers and ratios through a blood draw and urine sample. This test can identify deficiencies and imbalances that may contribute to the root cause of chronic underlying conditions. In this Lab Spotlight,…
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The Essential Practice of Self-Love
in WellnessWhat is self-love? This is a question I have been asking my whole life. Self-love is the ability to have regard for one’s own wellbeing and happiness. This does not mean that you have to be selfish, which has an entirely different meaning: lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or…
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Overcoming Postpartum Depression
in WellnessI have struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my life and managed it as well as I thought possible, using therapeutic interventions and medication. For a long time, I had it under control. It wasn’t until I had my third child that I was hit with the big one: Postpartum depression. When I had my…
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Willpower: What does it really mean?
in WellnessWillpower, by definition, is “energetic determination.” It is determination to complete the task at hand or the long-term goal you so desperately strive for. I have often heard the phrase “I wish I had the willpower but I just don’t” about many health-related goals. To me, this is a choice. Saying willpower is something we…
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Why is Sugar so Hard to Kick?
in WellnessAs I have been writing about my journey to better health here at The Ultrawellness Center, I realized I needed to write about sugar. Since I’ve had a sweet tooth most of my life, making positive dietary changes by giving up a lot of my favorite foods was a bit of a struggle. I realized…
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How I Changed My Life Using Functional Nutrition
I’ve struggled with my weight for many years. I tried every diet that came out only to lose some weight and gain it right back a couple months later. I tried exercise, which helped some, but I still found I felt bloated and my fingers and joints were always swollen. I have had hypothyroidism since…
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Natural Approach to Alleviating PMS
When it comes to health and wellness, we try to cover all topics and walks of life. So, let’s talk about menstruation! As nice as it would be to get quick messages each month saying “You’re not pregnant! See you next month!” we all have to deal with the reality of being women. As someone…
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Five Steps to Self Confidence
in WellnessWe have all been there, feeling like you’re not good enough or not worthy enough. Developing self-confidence can be hard when you have been told negative things by others or think a certain way about yourself most of your life. The most important thing to remember if you feel this way is that you are…