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Wildly Vital Living: How to Overcome Fatigue, Aches, and Mood Swings Naturally

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Janice Eglseder

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Why Feeling Tired, Achy, and Moody Is Not Just Aging — And How to Get Your Energy Back

Hey beautiful people 💛

I’ve been a little quiet here lately… between vacation and getting my daughter ready for college (she moves out tomorrow! 😭), life has been a whirlwind. But today, I want to talk about something I keep hearing from people my age — both men and women:

“I guess this is just what getting older feels like — tired, achy, moody…”

Here’s the truth: It’s not aging.

The Real Reason You Feel Tired and Achy (It’s Not Your Birthday Candle Count)

Most of the time, low energy, joint pain, brain fog, and irritability aren’t caused by getting older — they’re caused by chronic inflammation.

Your immune system is designed to protect you. But when it’s forced to fight 24/7 — thanks to poor diet, high stress, lack of movement, and environmental toxins — it never gets the rest it needs.

Think about how you feel when you have a virus:

  • Exhausted
  • Achy
  • Drained

That’s exactly what’s happening when your body is bombarded daily with inflammatory foods and lifestyle stressors — just at a lower, ongoing level.

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore “Minor” Symptoms

Those little signs — fatigue, stiffness, bloating, mood swings — are your body waving a yellow flag. Ignore them, and they often progress into bigger issues over time.

Remember the old TV show Weakest Link? Your body will show inflammation in its weakest spot:

  • Your heart
  • Your joints
  • Your muscles
  • Your brain

Studies now link chronic inflammation to heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s disease — which can start 10, 20, or even 30 years before you feel any symptoms.

How to Give Your Body a Break (and Boost Your Vitality)

If you want to feel more energetic, clear-headed, and vibrant, you’ve got to take the pressure off your immune system.

One of the quickest ways to do that?

  • Cut out gluten, dairy, and added sugar for 30 days.

It’s not forever — it’s an experiment to see how much better you can feel. I have no doubt you will notice improvements in:

  • Energy
  • Mood
  • Joint comfort
  • Digestion
  • Skin clarity

Is It Hard? Yes… and No.

Is it challenging to change the way you eat? Sure.
But you know what’s harder? Waking up every day feeling tired, sore, and foggy.

For me, choosing vibrant health over bread, pastries, candy, and soda is a no-brainer.

What about you? 🌿✨

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