<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Carpe Diem Health & Wellness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping you reclaim energy and take back control of your health and life]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:06:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.doctorstix.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is Your Protein Powder Safe? A Complete Guide to Heavy Metals, Lead Levels &#38; the Safest Brands (2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of heavy metals found in protein powders , especially lead , cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. After the latest 2025 Consumer Reports investigation , many people are understandably asking: Is my protein powder contaminated? Are plant-based protein powders higher in lead? How much lead is safe for adults, kids, and pregnancy? Which protein powders should I avoid — and which are actually safe? This guide breaks everything down in clear, accessible...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/is-your-protein-powder-safe-a-complete-guide-to-heavy-metals-lead-levels-the-safest-brands-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692338d4d63753fe4b990f33</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:51:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f796c4_aed9ffa272694db9b037c5130466653c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Folic acid: Is It Safe? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Folic acid may not be the health-promoting vitamin you think it is, and researchers are uncovering risks With the  over-processing of...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/folic-acid-is-it-safe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60ce8352d26e08002bddf5f2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2021 02:13:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b6f4ec72a40a467ab810964bc57ae476~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight Loss Resistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is it really as simple as "calories in, calories out"? For someone who  has struggled long and hard with weight loss, hearing the old...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/weight-loss-resistance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">603163bc8772300017331d25</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:22:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/712b15dd8650491ca16d85d6a145fd64.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Top 5 causes Of Persistent Fatigue ]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is always a reason for why you are chronically tired and have no energy -- sometimes it just takes some sleuthing! We all know what...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/the-top-5-causes-for-persistent-fatigue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee3e6b5ebaaef0017705d73</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:54:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_98a8ae0e93f14b5c89516ed1ddbce5ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Health Products I Recommend]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've tried many different products! To help save you time on sorting through them, here are my recommendations. . . Patients often ask me...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/top-health-products-i-recommend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fc1a6c207842d0017a3ccb5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2020 02:17:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a27d24_285cacb5ba0e4c7981fd0214cd8a7efe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_882,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's The Scoop On Collagen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collagen has become incredibly popular but what's the point in taking it and is it really worth the hype? Are there harms to taking it?...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/what-s-the-scoop-on-collagen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f9c88f5a78f51001794ed33</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:44:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f796c4_adbbae152698413a8f6d74c54a379034~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_467,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Toxic Are You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toxins are everywhere and are now considered the number one cause of all chronic diseases. Since World War II, at least 80,000 novel...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/the-benefits-of-detoxing-your-body</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eda3123b9f62a0017aedf15</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:55:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f796c4_539a19b99d6b45289b556d29498ad243~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autoimmune Conditions - What are they and what can we do about it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historically, autoimmune conditions were considered rare, but it has now been shown that about 5-8% of the population is affected, the...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/autoimmune-conditions-what-are-they-and-what-can-we-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f791685b3d1bc001776e62e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:17:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a27d24_f6165a87e7814284942b4072a10a802d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a "Leaky" Blood Brain Barrier &#38; What can you do about it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We now know that not only can someone have a "leaky" gut, but they can also have a "leaky" brain. 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Insufficient magnesium in the body is associated with various...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/magnesium-deficiency-what-to-watch-out-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ebfd8645b0449001721439b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 22:59:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c43bb715a5ef49a9815d6e1141c44dc7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of Magnesium ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magnesium is crucial for the healthy functioning of both our bodies and our minds. It is involved in over 300 different reactions in the...]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/the-benefits-of-magnesium</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ebef451299295001757367f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 23:31:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f796c4_03e9ac41308b46969c840450fa7b0452~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_727,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 Ways To Build Resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use this assessment tool to see where you can improve.]]></description><link>https://www.doctorstix.com/post/25-ways-to-build-resilience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eb4601d2dede400174c68ec</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 21:17:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f796c4_4f0e6c962a0c4b47a07af854a74643e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_811,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Laura Stix</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The painful truth about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Childhood experiences have a tremendous, lifelong impact on our health and the quality of our lives. 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