Melanie's Healthy Journey

Q&A #1

Answering the question, how do we handle sugar in fruit?

"Are you tired, run down, listless? Do you pop out at parties?"

We grew up watching the old TV show, I love Lucy. One of the classics episodes is when she goes to do a commercial for Vitameatavegamin (whatever that is). Haha Goes something like this... Lucy: Well, I'm your Vitavigavegivat Girl. Are you tired, run down, listless? Do you pop out at parties? Are you unpoopular? [pause] Lucy: Well, are you? The answer to all your problems is in this little ol' bottle, Vitameatavegamin. Honestly, the answer isn't Vitameatavegamin...its Adrenal Fatigue. Take a listen and learn all about Adrenal Fatigue, what it is, symptoms, and how to manage and heal your body. As always, remember its just about taking the next right easy step.

To smell, or not to smell, that is the question.

We know, we’ve just become very unpopular. First sugar (episode 2) and gluten (episode 4), and now FRAGRANCE. We really do hope you stick around! All jokes aside, fragrance isn’t as hard of a topic as one might think. It’s in everything, and the “f” word is in all of our products. So, in a sense we all are familiar with the word and that it gives off an aroma in every product we use. In this Episode, we dive into what feels like hundreds of ingredients that make up the one word, fragrance. If after listening to this episode you want to know more, watch the documentary “Stink.” You can also read the below article too. Stink:  * On YouTube: youtu.be/8nhcKn4_xLk [//youtu.be/8nhcKn4_xLk] * On Prime: www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01BPNV6XU/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r [//www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B01BPNV6XU/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r] Article: draxe.com/health/dangers-synthetic-scents/ [//draxe.com/health/dangers-synthetic-scents/] Remember, it’s just about taking the next right step 4ward. So, start with one room at a time! Like the bathroom or the kitchen, every time you finish a product replace it with on that doesn't have the word fragrance listed on the back. Or if you’re brave, just through it all out and start again. Haha There are great alternatives out there for the things you love. If you want to know our favorites, just DM us and we’ll also share on IG just stay tuned. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/4ward.life [https://www.instagram.com/4ward.life/]

Dare we say gluten!

What the GF?? We mean, what the gluten free?? Haha Episode 4 get a little life update from all 4 of us (Ashley, Victoria, Scarlett, and Melanie). This week’s topic is….GLUTEN! We know, it’s not the most popular topic to talk about because who doesn’t like bread, pasta, pizza, cake, or cookies?!?! Did you know you can have all those things without the inflammation that gluten brings?? Some Side Effects of Gluten: * Digestive Problems (bloating and gas) * Stomach Pain * Depression * Fatigue * Brain Fog * Rashes * Ulcers * Mouth Sores Safe “Flours” to Eat: * Almond Flour * Arrowroot Flour * Chickpea Flour * Coconut Flour * Tapioca Flour * Cassava Flour Remember, not all Gluten Free products are safe to eat because of the extra ingredients added. Like sugars, see Episode 2. Check out our Instagram @4ward.life for GF recipes and brands we like and trust. Remember, its just about taking the next right step!

Melanie's Healthy Journey

On today’s podcast Scarlett and Melanie are sharing Melanie’s personal healthy journey. Our hope is that you walk away encouraged on your own health journey, and know you are not alone. Melanie gives the details of her journey of anxiety, depression, hair loss, and adrenal fatigue. She brings us in to her low moments of when it felt like there was no hope, and the journey of finding that hope and healing. Grab a quilt and some coffee, tea, or Rasa, and find comfort in her story! If you have questions or would like us to partner with you in your journey through encouragement and prayer please let us know.