🌿 Circle of Care: When “More” Isn’t Always Better

I recently read a story that I think is applicable to our community and wanted to share it.

Rachel, a kind, organized woman who took her health seriously, followed a meticulous routine. Every morning, she lined up her capsules on the counter like clockwork: turmeric for inflammation, ginkgo for focus, omega-3s for her heart, and a multivitamin “just to be safe.”

On paper, it looked perfect.

But after a few months, Rachel noticed something troubling:

- Her arms bruised easily

- She felt light-headed when standing up

- Her energy swung wildly; buzzing one day, drained the next

Rachel had done everything “right.” Yet her body was overwhelmed.

When her supplement stack was reviewed more closely, the overlap became clear. Turmeric, ginkgo, and fish oil all thin the blood. Her multivitamin added extra support to pathways that didn’t need it.

By paring things down to a few essentials that truly matched her needs, Rachel’s body responded quickly. Within three weeks:

- The bruising stopped

- Her energy steadied

- And she finally said, “I feel clear again.”

Stories like Rachel’s aren’t rare. They remind us that wellness isn’t about piling on more—it’s about understanding what already works, and spotting when supplements might be doing the same job twice.

👉 If you’ve ever felt worse while trying to feel better, maybe it’s not you. Maybe it’s the stack.

💬 I hope this story resonates with you as much as it did with me. Are you currently taking supplements that might have overlapping actions?

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