When combined with stimulants, tranquility, and sleep, a particular type of Theanine is gaining popularity due to its benefits. L-theanine can be found naturally in vegetables like tea leaves and some mushrooms. Additionally, because it is an amino acid, it enhances calming brain chemicals. Supplements may also contain the ingredient to aid in relaxation before […]
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By Natalie Ledbetter, CRNA DAcOM Hormones are chemical messengers that tell our cells what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. There are around 50 different hormones in the human body (that we know of currently) and they are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. There are specific hormones
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Might you have signs of low testosterone? Most people are familiar with testosterone but many think that it is primarily a male hormone. Yes, men have more testosterone than women, but it is very important in women as well. In women testosterone is produced primarily by the ovaries, but some is produced by the adrenal
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By Natalie Ledbetter, CRNA, DAcOM Bone broth has likely been around as long as humans have had fire. This nourishing broth is not old news, though. Bone broth for glowing skin as well as for health is all the rage in our modern age. This super liquid is rich in nutrients including minerals, glycosaminoglycans, and
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By Jennifer Jacques, NP Background You need Vitamin D because it is an essential nutrient that is needed for proper bone growth and maintenance, for proper immune function, and also to protect against some malignancies. There is also some research that shows an increased risk of poor sleep quality, mood swings, depression, low energy,
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By Katie Ladner, LE For years western medicine laughed off vibrational or frequency (energy) healing at pretty much “quackery”. Now over the last several years energy healing has become a part of integrative medicine. Its gaining popularity with people seeking healing from energetic blocks from trauma, grief, loss, sexual abuse, and every day stress and
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By Katie Ladner, LE Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese technique to help chi stagnation. The traditional method has been used on the body for thousands of years in Chinese medicine. This involves using a little jade or quartz tool scraping or pulling across the body. In fact the translation of gua sha is “scrape
By Dr Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM X39 Stem Cell Activating Patches At the time I am writing this blog I am 53 and I can honestly say I feel better, have more energy, and get more done now than I did in my 30s. I attribute my health and vitality to an obsession
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By Katie Ladner, Licensed Esthetician Why I meal prep… There are many reasons to practice meal preparation but the main reason I meal prep is because of my health. We are what we eat and I want to be as healthy as I can for myself and for my family. For me, this includes
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By Melissa Miller One Thing You Can Do In Each Room Of Your House To Make An Allergy Free Home With allergy season upon us, you might be one of the 50 million people Americans experiencing the awful symptoms. Seasonal allergies are allergies that occur during any season around the year.
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By Katie Ladner L.E. and Natalie Ledbetter DAcOM Katie: I’ve been very blessed to find out that there has been such a great response to the blog post I wrote about the parasite cleanse so I thought I would follow up and answer some questions that I did not address in the
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By Melissa Miller, Master Body Contouring Specialist When it comes to skin care, there are all sorts of topical lotions and skin care products to try. Sometimes, though, the key to beautiful, clear, blemish free skin is treating the problem from the inside out. Studies show that when using the right ingredients, you can significantly
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By Katie Ladner, L.E. Right now there are so many TikToks out there about parasite cleanses so I thought I would try one for myself to see if it lived up to the hype. And my answer is YES YES YES! I would like to state I am not a doctor and this is strictly
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By: Billy Ledbetter, Jr., M.D. What are exosomes? Exosomes are said to be the future of cellular medicine. They have been found to have positive impacts on wellness, antiaging and longevity. Exosomes are tiny subcellular nanovesicles produced inside of cells, but released to the outside of cells. They carry information to other cells that are
By: Dr. Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM Elderberry (most commonly Sambucus nigra, also known as European elderberry or black elderberry) has many health promoting properties. In Chinese medicine it is known by the pinyan name, Jie Gu Mu. Elderberry has been used for centuries in various traditional medicines as a home remedy to promote health and vitality and strengthen
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Correcting saggy skin, wrinkles, and eye-bags used to require surgury. Face surgery is costly, dangerous, and sometimes ineffective. Thanks to recent technological advancements, however, tightening the saggy spots on your face and other areas can be done with modern lasers above the skin. No more surgeries! In fact, reducing skin laxity is a pretty fast
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It is a water soluble vitamin that is necessary for health and life. Because it is water soluble, it is not stored in the body and we must consume it daily or almost daily in order to have enough for all the metabolic functions that rely on adequate levels. It is also known as cyanocobalamin,
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