On behalf of Renee and myself, we apologize for any confusion on tonight's meeting. We collaborate with practitioners all the time who have their own skool groups separate from ours. Sometimes communications get crossed. In the past we did our collab meetings on Zoom, requiring registration. That has now changed. Starting with this meeting, ALL group meetings will be hosted in HAHA, our flagship educational Skool group. The Skool meeting links do not require registration, you just show up. For those of you who are in Mohr Natural Skool group (hosted by @Renee Mohr), there was some confusion in her group's posts as to where the meeting is being hosted. To be CRYSTAL CLEAR, the instructions given in this group and reposted below are the CORRECT instructions to join. if you registered with zoom, you have the WRONG LINK!! Do not show up on Zoom, nobody will be there. ------------------------ BELOW ARE THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS, which are the same as what was posted earlier IN THIS GROUP. Tonight, Renee will walk through Parasite Basics 101 in a clear, grounded, and practical way, and you will be able to ask real questions live. 🗓 Tonight ⏰ 7 PM EST ⚠️ Important Attendance Update This live Q&A is open to all members, but attendance now requires joining the Holistic American Health Academy (HAHA). 👉 The good news • HAHA is FREE to join • No Zoom • No registration • Just join and show up ✅ How to Attend Tonight 1️⃣ Join the Holistic American Health Academy (FREE): https://www.skool.com/holisticamerican/about 2️⃣ Once inside, go to the Calendar 3️⃣ Show up live tonight Click Here to join the meeting: https://www.skool.com/live/lLPdYJw2xYN ✨ No Zoom ✨ No forms ✨ Live answers 📺 About Replays Replays are anchored in the Q&A Replay section inside HAHA, which houses our full holistic video library going back to February 2024. Replays are available to HAHA Premium members only.

The "Complex Carb" That Spikes Blood Sugar Worse Than Table Sugar What sounds like a harmless starch or complex carbohydrate in your protein powder is actually an ultra-processed filler with a glycemic index higher than pure sugar. "Maltodextrin" isn't a whole food, it's an industrially manufactured powder created through extreme chemical and enzymatic processing that strips away all fiber and nutrients, leaving behind a blood-sugar-spiking additive that feeds harmful gut bacteria and promotes metabolic dysfunction. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 "𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯" Maltodextrin (listed as maltodextrin, corn maltodextrin, or wheat maltodextrin) is lurking in products throughout your kitchen: • Protein powders and meal replacement shakes • Sports drinks and "electrolyte" mixes • Salad dressings and sauces • Spice blends and seasoning packets • Sugar-free and "diet" foods • Instant puddings and dessert mixes • Artificial sweetener packets (Splenda, Equal) • Baked goods and snack bars • Canned soups and gravies • Baby formula and infant foods • Vitamins and supplements • "Healthy" snack foods and chips 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 "𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻" 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝘀 Maltodextrin is an ultra-processed white powder created through extreme industrial processing: The manufacturing process: • Starts with GMO corn, rice, potato, or wheat starch • Acid hydrolysis - treating starch with hydrochloric or sulfuric acid • Enzymatic breakdown - using industrial enzymes to fragment starch chains • High-temperature processing - extreme heat to break molecular bonds • Chemical purification - removing residues and impurities • Spray drying - creating fine white powder What's left is a highly refined carbohydrate with: • Glycemic index of 105-130 (higher than table sugar at 65) • Zero fiber - all removed during processing • Zero nutrients - vitamins and minerals stripped away • Rapid absorption - hits bloodstream faster than glucose It's essentially pre-digested starch that requires no breakdown, spiking blood sugar instantly.

Before we dig into this week’s Mental Wellness Monday lesson from Dr. Pam, there are two important things we want to make sure you know. 🌿 JOIN DR. PAM’S FREE SKOOL GROUP — WHILE IT’S STILL FREE If Mental Wellness Mondays resonate with you, this is where the deeper work continues. 🧠 Shrink Rap with Dr. Pam is her dedicated Skool community for mental wellness, trauma-informed healing, identity work, and real-life application. Inside the group you’ll find: • Deeper teachings and reflections • Ongoing discussion and support • Access to live sessions and replays • A grounded, safe space for healing and growth 👉 Join Dr. Pam’s Skool group here: https://www.skool.com/shrinkrap/about ✨ The group is currently FREE, and those who join now are being grandfathered in before any future changes. 📅 LIVE “ASK A SHRINK” — JANUARY 28 @ 6PM EST ⚠️ IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE UPDATE This live Q&A is open to all members, but attendance now requires joining the Holistic American Health Academy (HAHA). 👉 The good news • HAHA is FREE to join • No Zoom • No registration forms • Just join and show up ✅ How to Attend 1️⃣ Join the Holistic American Health Academy (FREE): https://www.skool.com/holisticamerican/about 2️⃣ Once inside, go to the Calendar 3️⃣ Show up live and click the meeting link 👉 Join the live meeting here: https://www.skool.com/live/6XpMTXQptfR 📺 About Replays 1. Replays are alwyas hosted inside Dr. Pam's FREE Skool group Shrink Rap/ 2. Replays are also posted inside HAHA → Classroom → Q&A Replays, which houses our full holistic video library dating back to February 2024. ⚠️ Replays are available to HAHA Premium members only. If you are not premium, you must attend live to receive the information. ⏳ Do not wait. Join HAHA now so you’re ready when the session goes live. ------------------------------------ 🌎 This Week’s Mental Wellness Monday from Dr. Pam

Here's a helpful guide to help your "weed" identification skills! If you enjoy walking fields, back roads, or open meadows, you have probably noticed the white flowering plants that show up every summer and look almost identical at first glance. Many people assume they are all yarrow, but that is not always the case. Two very common plants that get confused are yarrow and Queen Anne’s lace. They grow in similar places, bloom at similar times, and often stand side by side. Knowing the difference matters, especially if you are interested in herbs, foraging, or simply understanding the plants around you. What is yarrow Yarrow is a perennial herb with soft, feathery leaves that grow along the stem. When you rub the leaves between your fingers, they have a strong herbal scent that is slightly bitter and aromatic. The flowers grow in tight, flat clusters and tend to look more compact and structured. Yarrow has a long history in traditional herbal use and is commonly associated with first aid support, skin applications, and seasonal wellness. Because of its strength, it is not recommended during pregnancy. What is Queen Anne’s lace Queen Anne’s lace is also known as wild carrot. It is a biennial plant and usually grows a bit taller and more delicate looking than yarrow. The flowers form an umbrella shape rather than a flat top, spreading outward from the center. Often there is a small dark purple flower right in the middle of the white cluster. This is one of the easiest visual clues and has been remembered through folklore as a drop of blood from Queen Anne’s finger while making lace. The leaves are more carrot like in shape and the stem feels fuzzy or hairy when touched. When crushed, the plant often smells faintly like carrots. Key differences to look for Yarrow has flat flower clusters while Queen Anne’s lace has a rounded, umbrella shaped bloom. Yarrow leaves grow along the stem and are finely feathered. Queen Anne’s lace leaves are more fern like and concentrated lower on the plant. Yarrow smells herbal and sharp when crushed. Queen Anne’s lace smells mild and carrot like. Queen Anne’s lace usually has a hairy stem. This is an important safety detail.

Hubby and I were watching some YouTube videos. Came across this video with a picture of something written in 1909. Really felt it was worth sharing