The Original Vitals - Blog
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Explore stories, strategies, and science to help you build your foundation, perform at your peak, and optimize your quality of life.
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Inflammation: The Root of Chronic Illness (and How to Calm It)
Breaking down inflammation and practical strategies to reduce it.
From Burnout to Balance: A Nurse’s Story of Resilience
Your personal story reframed as healing + sustainability.
Type 2 Diabetes: How Lifestyle Medicine Can Turn the Tide
Root-cause strategies to slow, manage, and even reverse.
Wearables & Biohacking: What Your Devices Are Really Telling You
HRV, sleep trackers, glucose monitors — hype vs. helpful.
Hydration Science: Why Water Alone Isn’t Enough
Electrolytes, performance, and preventing early fatigue.
The Athlete’s Mindset: Lessons Anyone Can Use to Perform Better
How resilience from sports applies to everyday life.
The Silent Cost of Chronic Illness: Why Prevention Saves More than Treatment
Public health perspective on cost, outcomes, and why prevention matters most.
5 Silent Signs Your Body is Begging for Rest
Everyday symptoms of stress and overwork, with nurse tips on prevention.
Food Deserts vs. Farmers’ Markets: How Access Shapes Health
Disparities and how environment impacts health at the foundation.