I used to believe I was a picture of health. As an executive in the health and beauty industry, I both preached and practiced what were considered the “gold standards” in dermatology for anti-aging skincare. When I was off my game, I leaned on trusted allopathic remedies to get back on track. I ate well—or so I thought—balancing my macros for weight management and avoiding excess sugar. I exercised regularly and felt invincible.
But I also wore my lack of sleep and my high-stress lifestyle like badges of honor. I shrugged off gentle warnings from loved ones who urged me to slow down. Stress? That was just the cost of achievement, right?
Then came July 2017.
A diagnosis of Invasive Lobular Carcinoma—plainly, breast cancer—forced me to question everything I believed and practiced. It was a wake-up call that no serum or spin class could silence. The truth hit hard: if I didn’t manage the underlying effects of inflammatory stress from all sources—emotional, environmental, even nutritional—then all the cosmeceuticals and workouts in the world weren’t going to serve my long-term goals of looking, feeling, and living my best life well into the decades ahead.
Thankfully, I had caught the tumor early (say YES to breast self-exams!), and my surgical intervention spared me from the need for radiation or chemotherapy. But the even better news? It opened the door to a new path—one rooted in the expanding universe of integrative health and beauty. I began to see how modern science is validating—and enhancing—centuries-old wellness traditions, and how artificial intelligence is even helping to unlock nature’s innate intelligence.
At the start of what I now think of as my Lori 3.0 journey, I couldn’t ignore the enormous body of evidence pointing to the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric—particularly its active component, curcumin. A simple web search returns millions of citations and tens of thousands of peer-reviewed research articles exploring curcumin’s role in reducing chronic inflammation, supporting immune function, improving joint health, and even enhancing mood.
But here’s what’s critical: dose and bioavailability matter.
Most turmeric supplements barely scratch the surface when it comes to curcumin content. That’s why Solvasa Golden Moment delivers a precise 250 mg of curcumin per serving—an amount shown in studies to yield measurable anti-inflammatory effects. But curcumin is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb. That’s why we added black pepper extract (piperine)—just 5 mg can increase curcumin absorption by up to 2000%, making the benefits truly accessible.
Then came the masterstroke I didn’t fully appreciate at the time: a recommendation from a top nutritional advisor to include ashwagandha.
Another revered adaptogen, ashwagandha (250 mg per serving) is known for helping the body adapt to stress by regulating cortisol levels, supporting better sleep, reducing anxiety, and even enhancing focus and vitality. Where curcumin calms the inflammatory response in the body, ashwagandha calms the overstimulated mind—and the combination became my bridge from simply surviving to truly thriving.
Together, these ingredients form a dynamic duo. But it’s not just what’s inside Golden Moment—it’s how it’s designed to fit into your life. It’s convenient, craveable, and calming. Not a pill to swallow, but a daily ritual of nourishment and self-connection. It’s a rare case where the product truly is greater than the sum of its parts.
In fact, Golden Moment helped create one of the most meaningful rituals in my life.
During the uncertain days of the COVID lockdown, my husband and I began a practice. At 5:00 PM every day—without fail—we would pause for our Golden Moment. We’d sip the warm, golden elixir together and talk about only good things. No news, no stress, no to-do lists. Just 10 minutes of presence, connection, and optimism.
We believe this small but powerful practice—built around a purpose-driven product—helped us stay grounded, hopeful, and well during one of the most challenging times in our lives.
That’s the magic of mind-body nourishment. That’s the beauty of resilience.
And that’s why I’ll never go back to the old definition of health.
XOXO,
Lori
