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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

 

Hello Pretty ladies,

Happy Good Friday and start of Easter weekend as well as Spring Break. 

We’re heading to Church services this evening and leaving for Spring break on Tuesday.

This week’s Friday blog post took a turn. I was going to share a fabulous Spring outfit. Then, after yesterday’s Live with Suzanne, I realized so many of you wanted to know what supplements I’ve been taking and some of the items I’ve been using that have helped me on this midlife journey.

Please note that I am not a Doctor. I have seen Doctors and hormone replacement Doctors, and I’ve done a lot of research. These are just some of the items I’ve been taking and have found to work for me. Having had a hysterectomy in September of last year, I genuinely feel the best I’ve felt in years. I’ve been taking several of these items for years and added a couple to the mix in the last 3-4 months. 

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

A little Health Journey info

I am not doing any HRT at this time and have not since around 2020. While this did work for me back in 2016-2019, while in the stages of pre-menopausal, I felt great, and it helped me tremendously to feel better and to get that hormonal weight I’d gained off.

I noticed after that 3rd year going into 4 I wasn’t feeling like myself, probably because the stages of Menopause were changing, and I also am assuming this was the time I probably started having tumor issues and wasn’t aware. Now, 2020 -2022 was a hard time for the medical field. Which we are all aware of.

Because of this, I stopped doing HTR and started looking into more supplements that could help while in this stage of midlife and Menopause. This is a tiny part of my journey in midlife and a peek at my Midlife helpers & Supplements I take in midlife.

I shared some of my Hysterectomy journey Here and more of my Midlife Journey Here. I discussed our last LIVE Midlife Helpers in these Highlight Videos and this Instagram Live.

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

I get many supplements from Piping  Rock ( I am not sponsored, nor is this an ad). I love how affordable this brand is for high-quality supplements that must have

  • No Artificial Color
  • No Artificial Flavor
  • No Artificial Sweetener
  • No Gluten
  • No Lactose
  • No Milk
  • No Preservatives
  • No Soy
  • No Wheat
  • No Yeast
  • Non-GMO

Supplements I take from Piping Rock

Essentials for Midlife

Fish oil 1000 mg—I use the one by Piping Rock—Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon Flavor, 1000 mg, 240 Quick Release Softgels. Piping Rocks Fish Oil contains EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids that help support and maintain the health of the cardiovascular system. ** Each quick-release soft gel contains 1400 mg per serving of our fish oil and is purified to eliminate Mercury and other heavy metals. With the convenience of only taking one daily, what’s stopping you?

Maca 3200 Mg-Superfood of the Incas.= Maca is an exotic herb used by men for centuries. The Latin name for this highly regarded plant is “Lepidium meyenii,” and it is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. Grab Piping Rock’s Maca capsules today and get the equivalent of 4800 mg of this herb! Husband also uses this Supplement.

Ultra Magnesium Complex with Plus D3 (Cal 1000mg/Mag 500mg/D3 1000IU) – Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium plus D3 brings three research-backed bone support nutrients together in one great product!** Magnesium supports bones by promoting peak mineralization.** Calcium and D3 work hand-in-hand to help you and your healthy lifestyle. Get peak quality and value with Piping Rock Ultra Calcium Magnesium Vitamin D3 today!

MSM 1000mg is an organic sulfur and one of the most abundant minerals in the human body. It can be obtained nutritionally by consuming plant foods such as Brussels sprouts, asparagus, legumes, and kale. The MSM content of the food is highly dependent on the sulfur content of the soil. MSM plays a role in collagen production and is often used synergistically with glucosamine and chondroitin in joint support supplements.

Midlife Helpers for Health & Beauty 

Sea Kelp– 225 Mcg Iodine source (I have a deficiency)

E 1000IU-Vitamin E is a vital antioxidant and one of many essential vitamins that the body cannot produce alone. This essential nutrient is naturally present in many nutritious foods, such as nuts, seeds, and green vegetables. A Vitamin E supplement can provide additional support for a healthy lifestyle.

Horsetail Booms  800mg Horsetail is a group of grass plants from the Equisetacae family that has existed for 400 million years. Referred to as a “living fossil,” this plant has been used throughout history in traditional wellness practices.

Rosemary Leaves 1200 MG-We proudly offer you our ever-growing selection of Vitamin & Supplement products designed to help you achieve your wellness goals at the lowest cost in the industry! The beauty lies in the depth of our assortment. Piping Rock carries hundreds of Vitamin & Supplement products for Men & Women’s Health. We offer capsules, powders, soft gels, liquids, organic formulas, and more. Our products are stacked with premium ingredients and sourced from around the globe. Our robust product line is evolving every day to meet your wellness needs!

Supplements I use from other brands

Vitamin D3 50,000 (once a week or 5000Iu daily if you can’t get the weekly one)- I get this from my Doctor.

K2-7 is essential to take along with your magnesium and Vit D-

Dime Microbiome skin supplement – with Prebiotics & probiotics –

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Biosil-ENERATES & PROTECTS COLLAGEN – Collagen Generator increases collagen levels by activating collagen production and protecting existing collagen from degradation.

Woman’s Probiotics -Powerful Digestive & Immune Supplement: Our daily probiotic for women, containing 50 billion CFUs from 16 clinically proven strains, helps support digestive and immune health.

 

Goli Supplements

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Goli– Apple Cider Vinegar gummies are made with unique ingredients that support many incredible benefits! Goli® ACV Gummies have been specifically formulated with Vitamins B9 and B12 to help support energy metabolism, healthy immune function, heart health, healthy nutrient metabolism, a healthy nervous system, general health and well-being, and antioxidant support.

Goli– Ashwagandha gummies- Ashwa gummies are made with ingredients that support many incredible benefits! They’re made with KSM-66® Ashwagandha Root Extract to help reduce stress and promote relaxation and sleep quality, support sexual function in women who need a boost, support memory and concentration, and Vitamin D to support a healthy immune system, and more!

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife

Heath Boosters I use

Huge & Grace -Hydrate & Detox Drink

Start your daily wellness journey with Hugh & Grace’s delicious Hydrate + Detox, an exclusive fusion of pre-and probiotics, antioxidants, and a blend of clinically proven ingredients to revitalize every aspect of your body. Formulated with Sea Salt, electrolytes, and Magnesium Citrate, this hydration powerhouse quenches your skin’s thirst and is a clean way to hydrate and detox your body daily.

Our proprietary formula ensures a luminous complexion and boosts energy while guarding against oxidative stress and toxins. Experience a new era of self-care and enjoy a revitalized spirit that empowers your every step.

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The Trusted Lab – Daily Scoop Fitness Greens, Sleep gummies, Happy Gummies and Collagen 

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Armra Colostrum Immune Revival—super foods protect, regenerate, and strengthen. It helps with stomach bloat, clearer skin, and hair regrowth. Save 10% with code DARCYVANDENBERG10. This product has been a game-changer for me. It does offer all it says it does. 

Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife
Armra
Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife
The Trusted Lab

Sleep helpers

Pure Cherry juice concentrate-  (I get mine at a local cherry farm) 

I use one tablespoon in a lime Lacroix 

The Trusted Lab– Sleep Gummies

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Are you cooking brunch or dinner or headed out? I would love to know in the comments below.

May you have a beautiful Easter Sunday full of God’s love and blessings✝️🙏🏻 and a great rest of the week. Thank you for stopping by and reading.“ Midlife Helpers & Supplements I Take In Midlife” 

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You might also enjoy the following:

Having a Hysterectomy at midlife

How I get my Bounce in my Midlife Hair

Spring Fashion Fixes for Midlife

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Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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-All with a short sleeve perfect if you don’t like to show your arms 

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The one that made me a mama… Happy Birthday to o The one that made me a mama… 

Happy Birthday to our oldest son🎉
Time flies by so fast… How could our little Huddy buddy be 30?
❤️❤️❤️ 

July 26th 1996 forever changed our life’s for the better and started our family… We’re so blessed God choose us to parent this smart, kind and loving soul. 

We’re so proud of then Man he has become, the husband he is to his beautiful wife, and the Partner & business man he is in our family business. 

He’s a strong leader, a kind and tender heart, with a mind that absorbs everything. We love being around family is everything to him. ❤️
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Happy birthday Hudson Alexander🤍  We love you🅾️❌

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