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I have been looking for a place to help me level up my fitness and I found one!  It's fairly new to Tracy, CA, but there are many locations across the U.S. and Canada.  If you are ready to get fit(and you have one nearby),  look no further than The Bar Method! This exercise studio combines ballet, Pilates, and yoga elements for a low-impact workout that's designed to sculpt your entire body. They have several different types of 60 minute classes to choose from.  Bar Method, Bar Method Cardio, Bar Flow, Bar Advanced, Bar Restore 30/30 (30 min workout/30 min stretch). They have 45 minute Express classes, and will add Restore 15 on the end of some of these with stretching. They also offer different workshops - so watch for those!

With its knowledgeable instructors, modern facilities, and welcoming atmosphere - you'll be sure to reach your fitness goals in style. Whether you're just starting out or looking for something more advanced - The Bar Method has the perfect class suited just for you!  Everyone I've talked with at the studio loves the classes.  TheBar Method even make it easy to reserve your spots with an app that's simple to use.  And they have a cute fitness shop at the front as well - I would recommend the socks with grip (you workout in your sock feet). 

I've been attending classes for the last 2 weeks, and it's kicking my butt in a good way!  I was a little concerned about my previously injured shoulder (falling in an ice rink really did me in), but instead of aggravating the injury, I am feeling stronger and having less pain.  That was a fantastic surprise for me!  Beware of sore muscles, you will work every muscle you didn't know you had. 😂 I love the added benefit of better posture.  So many of us sit at desks and have neck or back pain because of poor posture, and the instructors are very good at helping you to be in good form so you strengthen your muscles and prevent injury.   I have found myself standing straighter and self correcting my posture at home!

The Bar Method Tracy will keep me coming back for more!  I love the uplifting supportive community among the members & instructors! So if you want to take your exercise practice up a notch in a positive atmosphere, there's no better place than the Bar Method Tracy.  They even have a fabulous deal to get started.  Get ready... it’s time to "embrace the shake" with this high energy approach!

As a holistic, natural mom, I am always looking for the best ways to stay healthy.  One of those ways is to do allergy and food sensitivity tests to determine what foods my body can handle. Recently, I found the Check My Body Health Food Sensitivities Test and was pleasantly surprised with the results. This review will break down why I found this test to be incredibly helpful in determining my food sensitivities. 

The Check My Body Health Food Sensitivities Test analyzes you for up to 970 different food sensitivities. It’s simple and easy - all you have to do is take a small sample of your hair and send it in for analysis.  No bloodwork necessary! One thing to note is that nothing is sent to you in the mail.  Your emailed receipt contains instructions on how to collect your sample and package it, a code that is specific to you, and a submission form that needs to be filled out.  I missed that the first time I ordered and didn't discover it until weeks later.  

Once you send in your sample, the test results come back within 2 weeks by email. After receiving my results, I was able to determine which foods my body could tolerate and which ones I should avoid due to possible sensitivity reactions such as bloating, fatigue, digestive discomfort, headache, or joint pain. And it was accurate!  I have several foods that I know I react to, but which never came up when testing for allergies.  These foods were all marked as highly sensitive for me!

This test worked well to give me an accurate assessment of how my body responds to certain types of food. It also provided me with personalized information about which foods are best for my individual needs based on my specific results. This was incredibly helpful in creating a diet that works for me without having to take any unnecessary risks when it comes to eating certain foods.  While I had already eliminated most of the foods I knew I reacted to, there were a few that were a surprise to me.  So I am removing those as well.

I was also happy with the customer service aspect of the company. They were very responsive and answered all of my questions quickly and effectively, which made the process even easier and more enjoyable than expected!                                   

Overall, I would highly recommend the Check My Body Health Food Sensitivities Test if you are looking for an easy way to determine what foods your body can tolerate while avoiding any potential risks associated with eating certain foods that may cause adverse reactions in your body. With its simple process and personalized results, you can create a diet plan tailored specifically towards your individual needs! Plus, their customer service team is top-notch!

Stay tuned for my kid's results!  I just ordered more tests for them! 

As a holistic and natural mom, I'm always on the lookout for new products that can help my family feel our best. When I heard about the Wavwatch, I was intrigued. Sound therapy is not new—sound has been used for centuries for healing—but now we have the technology to have many different sound frequencies in one place and easily accessible. I decided to give it a try to see if it could help with PMS, sleep, and parasites (I don't actually know if we have parasites, but I have heard from multiple people that they had good results with that).

The Wavwatch is a small, wearable device that emits different sound frequencies. It looks like an Apple Watch, only bigger, and with no EMF radiation.  You can choose which frequency you want to emit, and you can also choose how long you want it to emit for (up to two hours at a time).  We have had it for a little over a week, so we are fairly new to it, but I am optimistic so far.

I  decided to try using it at night to see if it would help me sleep better. After a week of using the Wavwatch at night, I can say that it does help and there are several different settings to try.  I'm falling asleep faster and I had been struggling with that before. 

As far as parasites, I know people who have seen things moving in the toilet, but so far, we haven't had that experience. However, I made a playlist of all the parasite settings, followed by detox settings, and in going through, several made me nauseated.  I know that is one of the symptoms of parasite die-off, so perhaps I had some I didn't know about?  I will probably run that playlist once a week for a while and see how it goes.  

One of my daughters has pretty bad PMS symptoms. I wasn't sure if she would notice a difference, but after just a few minutes of wearing it, she said her cramps were gone.  So I took it back for a few hours, and then later, she wanted the watch back as her cramps had returned, and again, it worked!  That is a win in our house!  She didn't even have to wear it too long.  

I am excited to experiment with the WavWatch more and see what other benefits it has!  I will keep you updated when I have more news about it.  But for now, I am happy with my purchase and I would recommend it if you're looking for a natural way to feel your best.  It has helped us and it might just help you too!

One more thing!  When you grab yours, use the code ERIKA100 to get $100 off!  

The Wavwatch has a setting for inflammation which I am excited to try.  If you are looking for nutritional ways to reduce inflammation, check out this Jumpstart!