Adding Vitafusion MultiVites PLUS Gummy Vitamins to These 40-Somethings' Daily Routines (#healthyfusion #MC)

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As two working parents in their forties with three grade school-aged children, describing our daily lives as being a bit hectic would be an understatement.  My husband and I don't take the best care of ourselves because there are just not enough hours in the day.  The demand for our time and energy is high in our household, but the supply is very low.  My husband skips breakfast almost everyday.  I have been known to eat microwave popcorn for lunch now and then.  We have tried taking multivitamins in the past, but we were never able to stick with it.  Maybe it was because those horse pills didn't smell or taste pleasant.  Maybe it was because we had to drink a whole glass of water with them (who has time for that?).  Maybe it was because they did not agree with our digestive systems.

Bottom line . . . we needed a way to incorporate vitamins into our already busy routines that was not going to make our lives even more stressful.  If you're in a similar situation, I suggest you try MultiVites PLUS gummy multivitamins by Vitafusion and here's why . . .

• Vitafusion MultiVites don't require water.
• I can pop two in my mouth after I finish my breakfast and continue on with my morning.  All I need to do is chew and swallow.
• These vitamins taste like natural berry-flavored fruit snacks.
• There are a variety of formulas to meet our individual needs.  (I'm taking the Hair, Skin & Nail Support and my husband is taking the Heart Support formula.)
• We've been taking these gummy vitamins for about 2 weeks and neither of us have experienced any digestive issues.

As previously mentioned, there are other varieties of MultiVites PLUS vitamins in addition to the ones my husband and I are taking, such as Digestive Support and Immune Support.  When choosing the right formula for you, be sure to read the labels carefully, as each formula has significant differences.  For example, my Hair, Skin & Nails Support offers at least 100% of the daily recommended amounts of essential vitamins, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin B-6, and Vitamin B-12.  My husband's Heart Support formula offers 50% of the recommended Vitamin A, C, and E, but offers 200% of Vitamin D, B-6, and B-12.

The Vitafusion MultiVites PLUS Heart Support is the perfect vitamin for my husband because he was diagnosed with high blood pressure last year.  These gummy vitamins add extra Omega-3, Vitamin B-6 and B-12, Folic Acid, and Niacin to his diet.  Did I mention that his gummies are heart-shaped?

My Vitafusion MultiVites PLUS Hair, Skin & Nails Support gives me extra Vitamin E to help my skin, plus Biotin and Lutein to help make my hair and nails be stronger.  I may decide to switch to the Immune Support formula in the fall because I think my immune system needs an extra boost during cold and flu season.

These gummy vitamins are designed for adults only and are not meant to replace a healthy diet.  Since we have only been using them for about two weeks, it's difficult to gauge the effects.  I did notice that I'm losing slightly less hair in the shower.  I am looking for a boost to my metabolism in the long-run, but mostly my husband and I both would like to just be healthier so we can continue to be there to meet the needs of our children everyday.

Visit www.gummyvites.com to learn more about their products and which one might be the best for your body and lifestyle.  (They even make gummy prenatal vitamins! Where were those 8 years ago?!!)

Should My Approach to Cosmetics and Skincare Change Now That I'm Almost . . . Forty?

When I first met my husband, I was 22 years old.  My skin was naturally flawless.  I did not wear much make-up . . . just a little mascara, blush, and lipstick.  I did not even wear eyeliner because wanted to look natural.  I certainly did not need to wear foundation.  Fast-forward 17.9 years and the case is very different.  My skin is either oily or very dry.  I also breakout very easily.  I have not been happy with my the appearance of my skin for at least 7 years and now that dissatisfaction has peaked.  I have already begun wearing eyeliner in recent months because my eyes always seem to look tired and less . . . there.  Now I am considering adding a foundation to my make-up routine.

How do I go about choosing the right foundation for me?  Should I go with something liquid or powder?  Since I never was able to pinpoint what makes my skin breakout, I am inclined to think I should choose a healthy natural foundation.  From there, I think I may need to go the trial-and-error route.  After all, what one person loves might not be great for someone else, especially when it comes to cosmetics.

After shopping around for a bit, I came across the tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Airbrush Foundation.  This natural foundation is said to be very light, but still offers full coverage.  If the coverage really lasts for up to 12 hours, that would be ideal for me.  I am not one to reapply makeup throughout the day.  The only drawback I can think of when it comes to a powdered foundation is that it does not offer any protection for the sun's harmful rays.  Another product to consider, which is also made by tarte, is the Maracuja Miracle Foundation.  This foundation also last for up to 12 hours, but it has a broad spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen built-in.

Both products seem to be well-rated, but the Amazonian Clay foundation appears to have received a slightly better rating than the Maracuja Miracle Foundation.  Which would you choose?

I Turned 38 Last Week!

Last week, both my husband and I turned one year older.  He is 3 years older than I am, so he has already dealt with the trauma of turning 40.  I, on the other hand, was in denial until a couple of days ago when I was practicing soccer with our 7.5 year old son.  I was running and I fell.  The pain that radiated throughout my whole body is what made reality set in for me.

You may have noticed that I rarely write about women's health on my blog.  I just do not want to think about it.  I do not want to know what is waiting for me in my 40's and my 50's and so forth.  Now that I am getting closer to 40, I am slowly beginning to accept the fact that I might want to be prepared.  Since many of my readers are women, I may share information about women's health that I have found to be interesting and relevant once in awhile.

I personally know more than one woman who has had a hysterectomy at a young age due to medical reasons  For this reason, I think menopausal symptoms is a good place to start when talking about women's health.  It is definitely a topic I instinctively avoid and do not want to think about.  Here is some information about the science behind the hot flash . . .

Caring For Aging Parents

As I am quickly approaching middle-age, thoughts about caring for my husband's mother and my aging parents have crept into my mind with increasing frequency. I am extremely lucky in that my sister and brother-in-law have built a single level in-law apartment into their home in which my parents could live.

My sister had the foresight to plan ahead by equipping my parent's bathroom with extra handle bars and so forth. Also my parents have already purchased a set of adjustable beds, even though they are by no means immobile. I remember how they had to shop from store to store for these beds. It was quite a chore because most furniture stores only have one or two choices for products such as this.

I actually use to sell furniture for a national chain and remember that we never had more than one choice available for adjustable beds and no more than two choices for reclining lift chairs. When the time comes to shop for mobility products, such as lift chairs and scooters, I will turn to a tool like Mobility Compare. By then we will not be able to drag my parents from store to store, so taking advantage of any online shopping tools would be the smartest route for us.

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