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How to Balance Hormones Naturally Before Pregnancy: 8 Ways to Support Fertility
If you're thinking about getting pregnant, you may be wondering: Is there anything I can do now to improve my fertility naturally? There is no food, supplement, cleanse, or lifestyle routine that can guarantee pregnancy. Fertility is complex and can be affected by age, reproductive health, genetics, sperm health, medical conditions, and many other factors. But preparing for pregnancy isn't only about waiting for a positive test. The months before conception are an opportunity
Theresa Carlstedt
Aug 245 min read


Feeling Older at 35? Your Biological Age May Tell a Different Story
You're only 35, 38 or 45. So why are you suddenly more tired? Why doesn't your body bounce back like it used to? Why is maintaining your weight harder? Why does one bad night's sleep seem to affect your entire next day? Is this just what happens after 35—or is there more to the story? There may be. Your Birthday Is Only One Measure of Age Your chronological age is simple: the number of birthdays you've celebrated. Your biological age is different. It's an estimate of how your
Theresa Carlstedt
Aug 173 min read


What is NAD+? The Tiny Molecule That Keeps You Alive (And Why Almost Nobody Has Heard of It)
What if I told you that every one of the 37 trillion cells in your body runs on a tiny molecule you've probably never heard of? It's called NAD+. Most Americans couldn't tell you what it is. Yet without it... your heart couldn't beat. Your brain couldn't think. Your muscles couldn't move. Your skin couldn't repair itself. In fact, if your cells didn't have NAD+, life would stop in seconds. So why isn't anyone talking about it? Imagine your body is a city. Every house... every
Theresa Carlstedt
Aug 64 min read


Meet Vivix+NAD - Reverse 8 Years of Cellular Aging in 2 months
Some moments in life stay with you forever. Standing in a room filled with thousands of people as Shaklee unveiled the future of longevity was one of those moments. This wasn't just another annual convention. It was Shaklee's 70th Anniversary Celebration—a milestone honoring seven decades of pioneering nutrition, scientific research, and helping people live healthier, longer lives. As the lights dimmed in Nashville and the countdown began, there was an unmistakable feeling th
Theresa Carlstedt
Aug 34 min read


Pain Relievers Could Be Affecting Your Kidneys
For many families, medications like aspirin and acetaminophen (Tylenol®) have become household staples for headaches, aches, pains, and fevers. But emerging research has raised important questions about how regular use of these products may impact long-term kidney health, particularly in individuals who already have underlying health concerns. Studies published from John Hopkins to The New England Journal of Medicine found that individuals who used daily pain relievers regula
Theresa Carlstedt
Jul 153 min read


Nocturia and Men’s Health: Why Waking Up Multiple Times at Night Could Be a Warning Sign
Do you find yourself waking up two, three, or even four times every night just to use the bathroom? Many men assume this is simply part of getting older. They tell themselves: “I’m getting older.”“My dad dealt with this too.”“It’s normal after 50.” But the truth is simple. Waking up multiple times every night to urinate is not something men should ignore. This condition is known as Nocturia — the medical term for waking during the night to urinate two or more times. While man
Theresa Carlstedt
Jun 224 min read
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