Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Nutrafol Hair Supplement

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Nutrafol Hair Supplement

Let’s face it: The symptoms of menopause are not cute. In fact, they can be downright unpleasant, and even unbearable for some women. We’re talking menopausal belly fat, low libido, constantly having to pee, and more. I’ve talked before about hormonal facial hair, a common side effect of menopause, before on the blog, but I haven’t really talked about hair loss… which is what I’m talking about today. (And yes, I found a fix!)

As most of you know, menopause causes a serious hormone shift in women. Our estrogen and progesterone levels fall, which amplifies the effects of androgens in our bodies (male hormones, like testosterone). As a result, our hair can become thinner/finer, fall out more easily, and grow more slowly, because our hair follicles shrink.

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PJW Approved - Flow Alkaline Spring Water

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PJW Approved - Flow Alkaline Spring Water

In last week’s blog post, I talked all about dehydration—the risks associated with it, how to prevent it, and what signs to look for to know you’re dehydrated. So, it feels only fitting that this week, I share with you one of my favorite products that helps me stave off dehydration.

Allow me to introduce you to this month’s #PJWApproved product… Flow Water!

Flow Water is naturally alkaline spring water that contains electrolytes and minerals—and their flavored spring waters are worth writing home about. Here are a few reasons why I can’t get enough of this product, and why I HIGHLY recommend you try it out…

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PJW Approved - Dr Elsa Jungman Microbiome Skin Test

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PJW Approved - Dr Elsa Jungman Microbiome Skin Test

Calling any and all PJW women who struggle with their skin! You’re going to LOVE this month’s #PJWApproved.

I’m a huge fan of skincare products, but I recognize that there’s only so much we can do on the outside to help our skin. And even if we eat the cleanest diet, take all the right supplements, and use the highest quality skincare products, it STILL may not be enough. Every person’s skin has different needs, and that’s in part because every person’s skin has different microbes on it. Yep, our skin has a microbiome, just like our gut does. If you’re someone who has sensitive skin, you struggle with acne, or you are driving yourself mad trying to figure out your skin and what products to use…allow me to share a test with you that’s going to change your life.

This month’s #PJWApproved is the Skin Microbiome Kit from Dr. Elsa Jungman.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Solar Wave Advanced Skincare Wand

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Solar Wave Advanced Skincare Wand

Unless you’re brand spanking new to Pure Joy Wellness—in which case, welcome!—you know I’m a fanatic about skincare. Our skin is the largest organ in our body, and it’s one of the first places where signs of aging start to show. Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging…these are all normal and to be expected as we get older, but they can also be signs that your skin isn’t getting the care it needs. It might be dehydrated, irritated, or your skin barrier could be damaged.

There are tons of ways you can show your skin love, from the products you use to the foods you eat. What we put inside our bodies reflects on the outside, and how we protect the outside determines what we show the world!

But in the meantime, let’s talk about my latest skincare find… The Sola Wave Advanced Skincare Wand!


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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Click and Grow (Indoor Herb Garden)

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Click and Grow (Indoor Herb Garden)

We talk about the benefits of vegetables a lot—how many nutrients they have, their fiber and water content, their antioxidant properties—but one food group that doesn’t get as much attention is herbs.

Like veggies, herbs are plants too, and for centuries they’ve been used to fend off disease, treat ailments, and improve the function of the body (think immune system, organ function, and more).

As someone who is always thinking about the long-term effects of what I eat, I’m constantly looking for ways to integrate herbs into my diet. Thankfully, I came across a product that has made keeping fresh herbs on hand SO MUCH EASIER.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved: Kindra Kit

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved: Kindra Kit

Here at Pure Joy Wellness, we’re all about changing the conversation around aging… and of course, that includes before, during, and after menopause.

So, when I come across a brand that shares this goal and mission, I know I have to try them out and give all of you the scoop.

This month’s #PureJoyWellnessApproved product comes from a very special brand, Kindra!

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The Best of 2021 Pure Joy Wellness Approved Products

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The Best of 2021 Pure Joy Wellness Approved Products

We are SO close to the end of the year… It’s surreal to think about. Like I mentioned in my last blog post, I’m using December as an opportunity to reflect and take it all in. It’s been a life-changing year in a lot of ways, and I’m so proud of how far we’ve come as a PJW community.

Last week, I showed you the best blog posts of 2021. This week, we’re doing the best of Pure Joy Wellness Approved products!

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - SkinBetter AlphaRet Products

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - SkinBetter AlphaRet Products

For this month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved, I’m featuring a few products—a set, really. Three products that I’ve been using religiously for several months now that have my skin looking plump, hydrated, and glowy.

Skinbetter—the brand behind all three of the products I’m featuring today—is a science-backed skincare company that leverages research to formulate their products for optimal results.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Oura Ring

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Oura Ring

As you probably know, the Pure Joy Wellness Walking Challenge is in full swing—we’re almost halfway through! So, in honor of making it this far, this month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved product is on theme.

Whether you joined the Walking Challenge with the intention of losing weight, getting more movement in your day, or decreasing your stress and anxiety levels, this product can help you do that, and give you tons of cool info about your body along the way.

Ladies, meet the Oura ring.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Nu FACE Facial Toning Device

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Nu FACE Facial Toning Device

As all of us badass women over 50 know, the older we get, the more our bodies change. One of the first things I noticed in terms of “signs of aging” after I turned 50 was my skin. I’ve always been a skincare lover and sunscreen devotee, but one day I noticed my face was starting to lose its shape.

I decided to do some research into skincare tools and methods to see if there had been any innovations in the beauty industry that could help mitigate the issues I was dealing with. That’s when I came across the brand NuFACE, and their microcurrent facial toning devices.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Beauty Cocktail Collagen Powder

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Beauty Cocktail Collagen Powder

If you watched my Instagram Live with Dr. Nigma Talib a few weeks ago, you know that I’m a proponent of eating for better skin. What happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut—and actually, signs of premature aging like fine lines and wrinkles have been linked to poor diet and gut health.

I’m not one to take a million supplements or powders—I’ve spent years trying out hundreds of them, and I’ve learned what works for me. One exception I make nowadays, though, is for this month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved product.

Introducing: The Beauty Cocktail Collagen Powder from Dr. Nigma Talib

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - The Pelvic Clock

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - The Pelvic Clock

As a fitness aficionado and wellness expert, I’m constantly on the lookout for equipment that I think is worth my money. Usually, that equipment comes in the form of weights, jump ropes, etc. Today, however, I want to talk about my latest discovery, which is a piece of equipment aimed at easing lower back pain and improving our mobility and range of motion.

Ladies, meet the Pelvic Clock.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Tabu Sexual Wellness Kit

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Tabu Sexual Wellness Kit

As women over 50, something we don’t talk about enough is sex. Why is that?! Sex isn’t something we age out of—it’s not something we’re barred off from once we turn a certain age. Sex can and should be enjoyed by women at any age, whether you have a partner, you’re seeing someone, or you’re single.

However, that doesn’t seem to be the case right now for many women. Did you know that almost 50 percent of women stop being sexually active altogether in their 50s? I know, wild.

This month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved product is all natural and sex-forward. Ladies, let’s talk about the Sexual Wellness Kit from Tabu.


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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Bala Bangles

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Bala Bangles

This month’s PJW Approved product is none other than the stylish resistance accessory, Bala Bangles!

In the last decade, the rise of athleisure has mixed fashion and fitness in a way that changed the wellness industry forever. But the focus has mostly been on clothes, not accessories. Bala Bangles—stylish one or two pound weights that can be strapped to your wrists or ankles—are here to change that.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Beyond Yoga Black Leggings

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Beyond Yoga Black Leggings

Welcome back to Pure Joy Wellness Approved! It’s hard not to say this about every PJW Approved product—because I love them all—but THIS ONE is one of my absolute favorites that I will never stop buying.

As we’ve learned from our fashion expert Susan Feldman, founder of “In The Groove” every woman needs a reliable pair of black leggings—and let me tell you, I have I found the perfect pair!

This month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved product is the Beyond Yoga Women’s Spacedye High Waist Midi Leggings.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - IS Clinical Neck Perfect Complex

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - IS Clinical Neck Perfect Complex

It’s that time of month again… it’s time for our next Pure Joy Wellness Approved!

As many of you know, I am very, very passionate about skincare. It’s our first line of defense when it comes to slowing visible signs of aging, and trust me when I say that caring for your skin will boost your confidence tenfold.

On that note, this month’s Pure Joy Wellness Approved product is one of my favorite anti-aging solutions to date—the IS Clinical Neck Perfect Complex!

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches

For anyone new to the community, Pure Joy Wellness Approved is a monthly series where I feature a product that I swear by and endorse 100 percent. A little more background on why I started this series:

The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. You all know how much I preach self-care (it’s a crucial part of a happy, healthy, and balanced life), and one of my favorite go-to self-care products is the MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Flapjacked GF Protein Pancake Mix

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Flapjacked GF Protein Pancake Mix

Welcome to the tenth edition of Pure Joy Wellness Approved—our last one of 2020!

My team and I decided to launch this series earlier this year, and I’ve had so much fun sharing some of my favorite products with you. As you know, my goal is to give you the tools and information you need to live your healthiest, happiest life. My hope is that this series has given you some new items to try, or at the very least, made you consider which products out there will really help you get where you want to be—with your body, mental health, skin, and more.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! Ten Percent Happier App

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! Ten Percent Happier App

Welcome back to my monthly product series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved! This is the ninth edition, and for those of you who are new to my blog, here’s what you can expect from PJWA:

The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. Every month, I’ll be featuring a product I love that can make achieving your health goals easier—whether you want to lose weight, take better care of your skin, develop an exercise routine, find balance with your nutrition, or improve your mental health, to name a few.

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