Monthly Newsletter and Product of the Month

November is here! What are you thankful for? I am grateful for all of you who support Refresh Your Soul. It's been a year since the big move to our New Home, and we made it through COVID. I dreamt of a business like I have today and never thought it was possible. Thank you for supporting me along the journey. I hope you are healthy, doing well, and spending this year with those you love. Take it all in, take a moment and reflect on the past year; what a gift. Blessing to you all this Thanksgiving!

It's the season of Gratitude. Practicing an attitude of Gratitude allows us to walk through life a little lighter and with a new perspective. Let's face it, the last two years have been difficult at times and tested our resolve. This is where we grow and try our character. What have you learned about yourself? I am grateful for the challenges and the awareness I have been given throughout the past two years.

This month we are featuring B complex. B vitamins are essential; not only is it one of the crucial vitamins, but it is also one of the vitamins clients struggle with. Vitamin B complex is a blend of all the B Vitamins and is only absorbed if liquid. A fact that most are unaware of. That is why B12 and complex shots have received so much popularity. It can also be taken in liquid form or a sublingual. The amount needed for B is under doses and is far from enough if you follow the RDA. It is a water-soluble supplement, like vitamin C. It is tough to overdose because we need to take this supplement daily. Essentially we pee out the excess. The amount is different for each person discussing this with a nutritionist or Dietitian.

B vitamins do the following and more:

1. co-enzyme

2. convert it into energy.

3. key to metabolism

4. cellular function

5. create new blood cells

6. detox the liver

7. aid in breaking down our macronutrients

8. brain development and brain and neurologic function

9. DNA synthesis

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