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259 contributions to Immune Resilience Lab
Tuna šŸ£ Power
If your immune system had a daily ā€œsupport stack,ā€ what would actually make the cut? Most people think of supplements first… but real, bioavailable nutrition from whole foods is still the foundation. Here’s a simple, high-impact immune-support meal you can throw together in minutes: šŸ„— Immune-Boosting Tuna Power Bowl Ingredients: - 1 can wild-caught tuna (rich in protein + selenium) - 1 cup mixed greens (vitamin C + antioxidants) - ½ avocado (healthy fats for inflammation control) - ¼ cup cherry tomatoes (lycopene + vitamin C) - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (zinc = immune critical) - 1 tbsp olive oil (anti-inflammatory support) - Juice of ½ lemon (vitamin C + alkalizing effect) - Optional: minced garlic (natural antimicrobial boost) Instructions: Mix everything in a bowl, squeeze fresh lemon on top, drizzle olive oil, and season to taste. Why this works: You’re hitting key immune-support nutrients in one meal: - Protein → supports repair + immune cell production - Zinc → essential for immune response - Healthy fats → reduce chronic inflammation - Antioxidants → help combat oxidative stress No gimmicks. Just strategic nutrition. If you’re serious about improving energy, resilience, and long-term health, start asking: šŸ‘‰ ā€œWhat am I consistently feeding my body?ā€
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@Patrick McKenna that is great! Ive been also using hearts of palm noodles. I can get them in a solid form like a stick that I can slice into little circles or like flat noodles too. They are packed in water with sea salt or in vinegar. Its one of the ways I am able to avoid pasta and I really love them. I recently ran across something saying the stem of dandelions is a good replacement for noodles like spaghetti. Not sure they can offer the softer chewable texture the same as pasta or hearts of palm though.
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@Tracy Penley im not too fond of zucchini. The egg noodles or carnivore, is a lot of work to do. Im considering trying the sourdough style with gluten free flour. I made some cinnamon raisin buns last week and I got 1. My nephews and their kids loved them so much they ate all of them. I do use heavy whipping cream over them and enough to cover the bottom of the pan when I make them. Its been the best I've ever eaten so far.
Avobenzone Dangers
Everyone talks about ā€œboosting immunityā€ā€¦ But almost no one talks about what’s quietly working against it every day. Your immune system isn’t just influenced by what you eat. It’s also impacted by what you absorb through your skin. And one of the most overlooked exposures? šŸ‘‰ Your sunscreen and lip balm. - āš ļø The Hidden Ingredient: Avobenzone Avobenzone (also listed as butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane) is a chemical UV filter used in many sunscreens and SPF lip balms. Its role is to absorb UVA rays and convert them into heat. Sounds helpful… and it can be. But there are a few things most people don’t realize šŸ‘‡ āš ļø What You Should Know 1. It’s not very stable on its own Avobenzone breaks down when exposed to sunlight, which is why it’s often combined with other chemical stabilizers. 2. Those combinations can increase skin stress Some formulations may contribute to free radical formation, which adds to oxidative stress in the body. 3. It doesn’t just sit on your skin Certain chemical sunscreen ingredients can be absorbed into the bloodstream. The long-term effects are still being studied. 4. The science isn’t fully settled Current safety limits exist, but there’s still ongoing discussion around cumulative, long-term exposure—especially with daily use. 🧓 How It Shows Up More Than You Think This isn’t just about beach days. Avobenzone is commonly found in: - Lip balms with SPF - Daily moisturizers with SPF - Foundations and BB creams - Spray and ā€œinvisibleā€ sunscreens So instead of occasional use… you may be applying it multiple times per day, every day. šŸ›”ļø Immune Resilience Perspective Your immune system is constantly managing: - Inflammation - Oxidative stress - Environmental exposures So the better question becomes: šŸ‘‰ Are you lowering your body’s burden… or increasing it? This isn’t fear-based. It’s awareness-based. āœ… Simple Swaps If you want to reduce exposure: - Choose mineral-based sunscreens (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) - Check your lip balm labels
Avobenzone Dangers
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I have had skin cancer 3 times already. I believe it was caused by my past constant unhealthy eating and man-made medication use. I no longer take the meds so im looking forward to not seeing it again. I've rarely ever used sunscreen, lip stick or balm or lotions, so I'm very happy about that now. but I've never heard of the Avobenzone. Ill definitely look out for it in the future.
7 mushroom šŸ„ā€šŸŸ« tea
Enjoying my cold brew 7 mushroom šŸ„ā€šŸŸ« black tea recipe for focus and energy. Any tea drinkers?
7 mushroom šŸ„ā€šŸŸ« tea
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I have a good bit of herbs I like but my favorites are dandelion root, chamomile, and passion fruit. I like hibiscus occasionally too. I do have a good bit of mushrooms i e dehydrated and I'm going to crush them up and try making my own coffee or tea.
Candle šŸ•Æļø Poll
šŸ”„ Quick Poll: What Kind of Candles Do You Use? I’ve been going down a rabbit hole on clean living lately and started looking into what’s actually in the candles we burn at home šŸ‘€ A lot of store-bought candles contain paraffin (petroleum-based), synthetic fragrances, and other stuff that probably isn’t doing our immune systems any favors… So I’m thinking about making my own using: šŸ‘‰ Coconut oil šŸ‘‰ Beeswax šŸ‘‰ Essential oils Before I experiment, I wanted to get some real feedback from you all šŸ‘‡ What kind of candles do you typically use? šŸ•Æļø Paraffin (traditional store-bought) 🌱 Soy candles šŸ Beeswax candles 🄄 Coconut-based candles 🌿 Essential oil / ā€œcleanā€ candles āŒ I don’t use candles at all Drop your vote AND let me know: šŸ‘‰ What do you care most about — scent, clean ingredients, price, or aesthetics? Curious to see where everyone stands on this!
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Candle šŸ•Æļø Poll
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I don't use candles. If i want scent my home I use things like orange and lemon peels, clove, and cinnamon. If I were to buy a candle, it would be beeswax but only if it either wasn't scented or was with an essential oil.
Feeling overwhelmed? Try this simple shift that can instantly lower stress and boost your sense of control šŸ‘‡
šŸ—“ļø Schedule your day in advance. Instead of ā€œwinging itā€ and reacting to everything, map out your entire day the night before:āœ”ļø Work tasksāœ”ļø Mealsāœ”ļø Workoutsāœ”ļø Family timeāœ”ļø Even downtime Why this works: ✨ Reduces decision fatigue – You’re not constantly wondering ā€œwhat should I do next?ā€āœØ Creates structure – Your day flows instead of feeling chaotic✨ Builds momentum – Checking things off feels GOOD (dopamine win 🧠)✨ Turns habits into routine – What’s scheduled gets done The key isn’t perfection — it’s consistency. When your day is planned:āž”ļø Stress goes downāž”ļø Focus goes upāž”ļø You feel more in control of your life And let’s be honest… there’s something incredibly satisfying about checking that last box off at the end of the day āœ… Start tonight:Take 5–10 minutes, map tomorrow out, and watch how different your day feels. Small structure → big peace of mind.
Feeling overwhelmed? Try this simple shift that can instantly lower stress and boost your sense of control šŸ‘‡
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I live on plans. But they can and often change first me. This morning, taking the girls to the creative science museum but the car battery was dead. No problem, but, the battery charger has also died. Not charging itself. OK. No problem either, a call to family brought help a little later, actually just as a helpful person got out his charger and the car cranked. Breathing technique worked all the way through. Disaster was avoided and kids back on track!
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@Patrick McKenna it definitely gets tough when your older comparing to being younger. Im thankful all 3 girls are so well adjusted and not so hyper!
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Carla Giddeons
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I'm trying to live a more healthy lifestyle. I'm learning about natural ways to address health care and I'm excited! Herbs are the way to go!

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