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Fads, Fasting & Finding Calm

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This week on The Wellness Scoop, we’re answering your questions on fasting trends, supplements, junk food advertising, and the beauty and wellness advice filling our feeds. Plus Ella deep dives into our time off social media and how she stopped doom scrolling to find more calm.  We also talk about low iron and how to support iron intakes without relying on ... Show More
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