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Longevity Series Part 2: Fasting!

So WHY should you fast?

Fasting stimulates a detoxification process in your body. This process stimulates your cells to start “cleaning house”. Your cells are stimulated to clean out damaged cellular components, recycle cellular debris and/or regenerate new cells. This process is called autophagy.

Your body needs to be in a state of want or adversity in order to stimulate autophagy. So, yes, you have to suffer through this.

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Barks and Balance: How Dogs Encourage a Healthier Lifestyle

In a culture where stress and sedentary lifestyles are all too common, pets often emerge as our unsung heroes, capable of transforming both our physical and mental health for the better. The companionship of a pet does more than fill our homes with joy – it also boosts our overall well-being. Today, we’ll explore the profound effects that pets can have on their owners, from increasing our physical activity to providing emotional support and enhancing social interactions.

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