The wellness world can be wonderfully inspiring, but it can also be very loud. Every week there seems to be another routine, powder, protocol or “hack” promising better energy, flatter stomachs, glowing skin or balanced hormones. For many, these wellness trends can create pressure rather than clarity. At The Heart of the Matter Nutrition, I believe health should feel supportive, not like a never-ending list of rules. So today, let’s look at a few wellness trends I’m not buyin

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