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Let’s talk Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratios real quick. Most Americans have a 4:1 disproportionate Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio in their average diet. Yeah… you read that right. The average American is eating 4x the amount of Omega-6’s compared to the Omega-3s that they should be eating! Most research has pointed to health ratio looking like a 2:1 or even 1:4 for proper health.

Both Omega (6 & 3) essential fatty acids are crucial for your body staying healthy and not getting sick (hence why they are called “essential”). However, Omega-6s tend to be more pro-inflammatory, while Omega-3s play more of an anti-inflammatory role. Cell membranes found to be high in Omega-6 are strongly associated with the risk of heart disease. Most Omega-6’s in todays diet comes from seeds and vegetable oils (which is in almost everything that is cooked at restaurants). Soybean oil, Corn oil, and Sunflower oil are some of the popular culprits.

Omega 3s on the other hand, which can come from fish and Micro-Algae, have been found to reduce inflammation, help with brain, eye, and heart health. Estora Omega 3s are derived from farmed Micro-Algae and triple tested for any contaminants, so you don’t have to worry about heavy metal toxicity found in our oceans and fish. Rich in DHA for brain, heart, and eye support, our Omega 3s are a clean option to help get your ratio back in order. Check out our Blog for more info on Omega 3s (https://estorahealth.com/why-take-omega-3-benefits)

80% of your IMMUNE system starts in your gut. One of the best ways to support your immune system is by keeping your microbiome healthy. Éstora Probiotics are full-spectrum and contain beneficial flora for gastrointestinal health. We use a unique fermentation process with 95 different natural herbs and barks, cultured for 3 years to produce healthy, mature flora and high-bioavailable nutrients for maximum absorption. Also.... it is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free 😉

Immunity. Immunity. Immunity. Keeping your immune system strong is essential. We’ve packed our Immunity blend with Olive leaf 🍃 and Turkey Tail 🍄 to help boost your immune system. USA manufactured! Shop link in bio 👆

Happy Heart Health month! ❤️Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women and men in the United States. But, did you know there are actually several health practices you can implement to reduce your risk of heart disease? Luckily, there is.
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Here are our favorite heart health tips:
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🥗Eat a heart healthy diet. Think lots of vegetables, fruit, healthy fats like olive oil and avocado, lean protein, nuts and fish.
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😴Get quality sleep. Try turning off electronics, using blackout curtains and lowering the temp to ensure a good 7-8 hours.
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🏃Exercise 30 minutes a day. This can be in the form of walks, yoga, or your fav workout class. Just make sure to get the heart pumping a few days a week.
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🚭Stop smoking. It’s so 80s anyway. 😉
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💊Add supplements. It can be really hard to get all of the essential vitamin and minerals we need, even with a heart healthy diet. The good news is studies show that supplementing with a high quality omega-3 and Co-Q10 supplement can have a positive impact on your heart health. We happen to have two highly bioavailable, vegan versions of those. 🙌

Phone, keys, wallet… Essentials blend. That’s our priority list at least...
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Modern-day lifestyles make it super hard to stay on top of nutrition. With Bear Garlic, Chlorella, Prickly Pear, and 10 other incredible nutrients, our Essentials blend provides your body with the daily necessities it needs. All live sourced from REAL foods, giving your body optimal daily nutrition.
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Learn more about why your body may not be getting the "essentials" we need and how to remedy that by heading to the blog through the link below.

https://estorahealth.com/essentials-the-ultimate-daily-vitamin

Happy Valentine’s Day! On a day so focused on couples and romance, here’s a loving reminder to focus on your most important relationship today… the one with yourself. If you’re in need of a little extra self-love or self-care, we fully support it. To love deeply, you need to love yourself first. 💕

Did you know there's a BIG reason why we choose capsules over tablets? You're going to want to read this... here's our short (long 😉) answer:
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Quite frankly, tablets are cheaper to make. Tablets are about half the cost of regular capsules. So, companies can make way more, way cheaper, way quicker and usually that means cutting corners.
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The main issue with tablets is that manufacturers have to use a lot of binding agents to get the tablets to stick together (they've even found glue in some 😳). So, we only use capsules, because, even though they are more expensive to make, your body is able to break down the contents naturally and your liver doesn't have to process the extra fillers (gross).
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Manufacturers that use a capsule are already taking a step in the right direction BUT remember, capsules can still contain fillers! We've got a whole post about why you should look out for fillers, which ones are most common and why they are not ideal for daily consumption (link below!)
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Last up, we use vegetarian capsules because we keep it vegan y'all! And because you know we can't stop there, we also, test our capsules for time-releasing capabilities to make sure the ingredients are released at the ideal time in your digestive tract.
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Production and quality matter, and we take it seriously so you can shop worry-free.

https://estorahealth.com/tablets-vs-capsules/

Worried about heavy metal toxicity? Cilantro for the win!
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This delicious herb is actually a total powerhouse and helps with chelation, or the removal of heavy metals from the body.
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Cilantro has been shown to bind heavy metals like aluminum, lead and mercury together, loosening them from tissue and aiding in their elimination from the body. Some studies show that cilantro can actually accelerate the heavy removal process in the body.
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The power of plants! We love adding cilantro to guacamole, tacos, rice, salads and in dressings. We also add organic cilantro (as well as Chlorella) to our Greens blend supplement for the ultimate detox and to provide overall nutrient support for those days when you just can’t get your greens in. Bye bye heavy metals! 👋
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Learn more about our Greens blend by clicking the link below.
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https://estorahealth.com/why-you-need-greens-daily

It's - did you know that the state of your liver has major effects on how optimally your thyroid functions? In fact, many functional doctors recommend starting with a liver cleanse when you start showing signs of thyroid issues.
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Here’s why….
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The liver is essential for filtering our blood, detoxification from impurities we consume and is also responsible for producing hormones AND converting T4 (a thyroid hormone called thyroxine) to T3 hormone, which is absolutely essential for healthy thyroid function.
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While the liver can absolutely detox and convert hormones on its own, everyday toxins like pollution in the air we breathe, chemicals in our makeup and body products, xenoestrogens from bpa and plastics, can overwhelm and overburden our liver.
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How do you know if your liver is in a toxic overload? Symptoms can include bad breath, headaches, breakouts, hormone imbalance, itchy skin, weight loss resistance and more.
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Luckily, there are several ways in which you can limit your toxic load and help your liver function at it’s highest level...
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✔️Remove trigger foods that cause issues (often gluten and dairy) and load up on detoxing foods like greens and beets (organic is even better).
✔️Cut out plastics and switch to glass and stainless steel.
✔️Support detoxification with herbs and adaptogens (our Liver Care is prettay… prettay… prettay awesome.)

Make 2020 your healthiest decade yet! Enjoy up to 33% off our entire supplement line on Amazon.com now through the end of February.
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New to éstora products? Our entire line is vegan, live-sourced (aka made from real plants), bio-available and tested for heavy metals and impurities so you get all the good stuff without the nasties.

Happy ! We love this inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. What are your favorite ways to serve?
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Beautiful art by Brighten Made

Want to work smarter not harder in 2020? Regular cardiovascular exercise can actually create NEW brain cells. Yep, that's right.

While it was previously thought that aerobic exercise generates more neurons than resistance training, a recent study suggests that sustained, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise like jogging, cycling and swimming might have an even greater impact.

In addition to exercise, s*x and other stress relieving or rewarding activities are also helpful in creating new neurons. Practicing neurobics or brain exercises that emphasize unexpected stimuli, can also boost brain cell production. Try brushing your teeth with the non-dominant hand!

One more tip! Because new cell growth declines as we age, we like to help the body along with our bioavailable Co-Q10 which helps with cellular repair and regeneration.

Cheers to a smarter, brighter you in 2020!