Category: Know Your Body
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H&W|Fasting
Fasting seems to be everywhere these days. Intermittent fasting. Water fasting. Spiritual fasting. Some people swear by it. Others avoid it completely. As someone who can go most of the day drinking water and not feel hungry until evening, I became curious. If eating less is supposed to be the answer, why isn’t it always…
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H&W|The Importance of Protein
As pain increased and movement decreased, I learned a valuable lesson: healing isn’t just about rest. It’s also about giving your body the fuel it needs to stay strong. This week I’m sharing what I’ve learned about protein, muscle loss, recovery, and why eating enough matters more than many of us realize. 💪 Strength starts…
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H&W|Self Love & Healing
Self-Love as a Healing Practice, Not a Personality Trait Some mornings don’t start with motivation. They start with a body that needs warmth, a quiet room, and a cup of hot tea held with intention. This morning, I listened to Louise Hay, and she was talking about self-love and healing yourself. Not the flashy kind…
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H&W|Our Brain Is Processing
Your Brain Is Not Broken — It’s Busy Processing I heard something on TikTok the other day that made me pause mid-scroll. You know when something hits and your spirit leans in before your brain catches up? “Our brain is not for storage. Our brain is for processing.” Whew. Say that again… slowly. Of course,…
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H&W|Who’s Experiencing Stiffness
Why do our bodies get so stiff as we age? 😭🌻 One minute you’re sitting comfortably… The next minute you stand up sounding like an old wooden staircase. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve definitely noticed how my body reacts when I stay in one position too long. Hips, knees, legs, back… everything suddenly needs a…
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H&W|Eating Better Starts with Preparing Better
🌻 Health & Wellness with Flava: Eating Better Starts with Preparing Better Let me be real with you… Flava needs a new routine. Most mornings, I’m pushing myself just to get out the door — grabbing whatever’s closest, whether it’s a couple mini muffins or something that barely qualifies as breakfast. And let’s be honest… that’s…
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ATasteOfFlava|Vegas back Home to Seattle The Different Climates
Seattle rain and Vegas desert heat taught me something important… My body responds differently depending on the environment I’m in. Lately, I’ve been paying attention to warmth, stiffness, fatigue, movement, and the little things that seem to help my body soften instead of brace against pain. This morning, sitting in my tower with my small…
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