Dr. Carolyn Frost

The Secret to Thriving in the Beauty and Wellness Industry When your work is in the mirror every client looks into, the stakes are high. So, how do brands in the beauty and wellness industry stay ahead? When I first stepped into the beauty and wellness world, I noticed something striking: it’s not just about the quality of your services. It’s about how you connect, build trust, and adapt to ever-changing client needs. I’ve seen countless brands struggling to stand out, not because they lack skill, but because they miss the mark in showcasing their unique identity. For instance, I’ve worked with business owners who transformed their brand simply by embracing their authentic story—whether it’s the passion that started it all or the hurdles they overcame to get here. Customers connect with more than just your services—they connect with you. Your authenticity, paired with a commitment to staying updated on trends, can turn your business around. Whether you are running a spa, selling skincare, or managing a wellness brand, your story matters. How do you stand out in this competitive industry? #vcare #buiness #entrepreneurjourney

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Revenge of the laptop 💻 (but make it therapeutic) If you spend hours hunched over your screen, this one’s for you. Your laptop has been part of the problem. Now it will be part of the solution. Here’s your 10-second neck fix: 1️⃣ Close your laptop 2️⃣ Bring it overhead, elbows wide 3️⃣ Gently press the back of your head into it 4️⃣ Hold for 5 seconds, release Why it works: ✅ Reverses the “tech-neck” posture ✅ Activates your upper back and deep neck flexors ✅ Opens tight chest muscles ✅ Brings instant relief after long screen hours No mat. No equipment. No excuses. Just you, your laptop, and a better posture. Your screen time doesn’t have to hurt you. Let it heal you instead. ➕ Follow Marianne Tafani to live pain-free. ♻️ Share this with someone chained to their laptop.

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Stressed Out? The Solution Might Surprise You. Chronic stress isn’t just draining—it impacts your health, productivity, and even your ability to maintain a healthy weight. When constant stress raises cortisol levels, disrupts sleep, drains motivation, and makes it harder to focus and perform at your best. The antidote? Play. Yes, really. This was exactly what I shared at the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) Winter Conference—not the usual wellness talk about exercise and nutrition, but the often-overlooked power of play in the workplace. Play isn't just for kids; it's a missing piece of workplace wellness that can boost creativity, resilience, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and overall well-being. But let’s be clear: ❌ Scrolling social media between meetings isn’t play. ❌ Watching Netflix isn’t play. ❌ Watching your kids play isn’t play. ❌ Drinking alcohol with your co-workers isn’t play. ✅ Playing a quick game of basketball with colleagues? Play. ✅ Laughing through a fun team challenge? Play. ✅ Trying a new hobby after work? Play. ✅ Taking a break to be creative? Play. Play resets your nervous system, lowers stress hormones, and boosts energy and focus. When stress is managed, productivity improves, cognition improves, and even weight loss goals become easier to achieve. Click here https://lnkd.in/gG3Zgdhr for a list of evidence-based stress management techniques that you can try in addition to playing more! ⬇️ #WorkplaceWellness #StressRelief #PlayMore #CorporateHealth #MindBodyPerformance #MARSWinterConference

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What Functional Medicine Gets Right About Longevity That Most Miss Almost every week, someone asks me: “Should I be doing cold plunges?” “Are IV drips the secret to longevity?” “Which test should I get next?” I love that people are curious about their health. But I also see how the longevity space has become crowded with fads and quick fixes. Yes, saunas, ice baths, supplements and advanced testing can all play a role. But on their own, they do not change the deeper patterns that determine how well you age. This is where Functional Medicine makes the difference. ✨ Instead of chasing hacks, Functional Medicine asks: Why is the body aging faster than it should? 🔑 What Functional Medicine gets right about longevity: 1. Sleep as a foundation, not an afterthought: Poor sleep does not just make you tired. It accelerates biological aging. A 2021 study found that consistently sleeping fewer than six hours per night was linked to a 30 percent higher risk of premature death (European Heart Journal). Functional Medicine goes deeper: is your sleep broken because of cortisol spikes, circadian rhythm disruption, nutrient imbalances or gut inflammation? Restoring these root causes allows truly restorative sleep. 2. Stress and inflammation as accelerators of aging Chronic stress and systemic inflammation quietly speed up the aging process. Harvard researchers found that high levels of chronic inflammation were associated with a 60 percent higher risk of all-cause mortality. Functional Medicine does not just say “reduce stress.” It identifies whether your body is stuck in fight or flight from adrenal dysregulation, blood sugar swings or unresolved trauma, and then builds a personalized reset. 3. Personalized functional nutrition over generic diets Longevity is not about the latest superfood trend. It is about what your biology needs. Functional Medicine maps your nutrient status, epigenetics, microbiome and metabolic profile, then tailors nutrition to support mitochondrial health and cellular repair. That is far more powerful than a one diet fits all prescription. 4. Epigenetic levers you can control We now know genes are not destiny. Our lifestyle choices can switch them on or off. Studies in epigenetics show that as much as 80 percent of aging outcomes are shaped by environment and lifestyle rather than fixed genetics. Functional Medicine emphasizes the choices that matter most: nutrient dense food, regular movement, restorative sleep, stress resilience and strong social connection. These are the levers that can slow biological age and extend healthspan. 💡 The real difference: Longevity is not about the next gadget or biohack. It is about creating a root cause roadmap that aligns your biology for decades of vitality and resilience. I am curious. What is the latest longevity fad you have been pitched, and how do you decide if it is worth your time? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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