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Water. Everything You Need To Know.

Yeah, yeah. You’ve been told many times that you should be drinking more water. Here’s everything you need to know.

But is water really that important? Why all the fuss? Does it really matter that much? The short answer is ‘Yes!’ The long answer is ‘If you don’t drink enough water, crazy bad things can happen to your body!’ What sort of things? Read our 11 reasons why you should seriously be drinking more water and find out!

Reason #1: To Essential for you body! Let’s start with the most obvious reason to drink water: you’ll die if you don’t! Generally speaking, the body can’t survive for more than a few days without water. If you’re in a dry environment, the timeframe is even shorter.

As noted in LiveScience, your body tends to follow the “Rule of Threes”:

You can live for 3 minutes without air, though we don’t recommend trying it. In a harsh environment — say, it’s snowing — you have 3 hours to survive without shelter. After 3 days, you need water or you’ll perish. You can make it 3 weeks without food, though we promise you that won’t be fun.

The first and most important reason to drink water is that it is absolutely essential for your body to function. Neglecting water eventually leads to total shutdown of your body and, ultimately, death.

Reason #2: To Maintain the Proper Amount of Fluids Your body is approximately 60% water. The presence of water in your body is essential for transporting nutrients, maintaining your body temperature, blood circulation, producing saliva and tears, digestion, and a bunch of other functions.

Failing to stay hydrated can lead to significant health problems. In fact, Mercola noted that driving after failing to drink enough water can be as serious as driving while drunk:

When you’re dehydrated, you’re more prone to irritability and fatigue. Your cognitive functions, including your ability to concentrate, also take a hit, and this can have serious ramifications if you’re behind the wheel. According to a recent study published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, dehydrated drivers made twice the amount of errors during a two-hour drive compared to hydrated drivers. Remarkably, this is similar to driving drunk!

Reason #3: To Lose Weight Water is not a magical weight loss tool. No matter what crazy diet commercials tell you, drinking more water won’t cause the pounds to literally melt away.

However, water can play a vital role in losing weight. First, you can use it as a substitute for insanely high-calorie beverages like soda. Drinking soda is basically like drinking a candy bar. It’s loaded with calories and sugar and almost always leads to weight gain.

Drinking water also can fill the stomach and stave off hunger pangs. There’s a reason why dieters have been consuming water as a part of dieting for years. The more you have in your stomach, the less hungry you feel. Consuming a large glass of water before a meal can significantly aid you in portion control.

Reason #4: To Boost Muscle Performance – Failing to drink enough water can cause your electrolyte levels to fall. Lower electrolyte levels lead to muscle fatigue which then leads to poor muscle performance. This is why it’s so crucial for athletes to consume large quantities of water. If you find your muscles flagging too quickly, it may be a sign that you’re not drinking enough water.

Reason #5: To Keep Your Skin Looking Fresh Remember, your body is 60% water. Your skin contains large amounts of water, which prevents your body losing excessive amounts of fluid. When you become dehydrated, your skin can quickly dry out and become flaky. You’re also more prone to wrinkles when you are significantly dehydrated.

If you want to keep yourself looking youthful and vigorous, be sure to drink large amounts of water every day. If you consume significant quantities of caffeinated beverages such as coffee, you’ll need to drink even more water since coffee is a diuretic.

As Randall K. Packer wrote in Scientific American:

“Drinking alcoholic beverages actually causes dehydration because ethanol depresses the level of the anti-diuretic hormone arginine vasopressin (AVP). As a result, urine volume increases such that more fluid is lost in urine than is gained by consuming the beverage.”

Reason #6: To Keep Your Kidneys in Tip-Top Shape Your kidneys are primarily responsible for flushing waste out of your body. However, they require significant amounts of body fluids to remove waste from your cells and excrete that waste through urine waste.

When you become dehydrated, your body is less efficient at cleansing itself from toxins. If your urine is a dark color, it’s probably a sign that you need to drink more water

Reason #7: To Keep Your Bowels Moving Smoothly Have you ever found yourself sitting on the toilet with a wicked case of constipation? It may have been because you didn’t have enough water in your system. Water keeps things moving smoothly in your gastrointestinal tract and keeps you from getting plugged up.

When you don’t have enough water, your colon will begin drawing water from your stool as a way to prevent dehydration. When this happens, you become constipated.

Reason #8: To Stop Being Cranky Dehydration can significantly affect your mood, making you feel grumpy and even confused. Plus, when you’re dehydrated your body functions less effectively, which can lead to feeling even more irritable.

As CNN.com noted:

A small study published in the Journal of Nutrition tested mood and concentration in 25 young women who were either given enough fluids to remain properly hydrated or who became mildly dehydrated by taking diuretics and exercising. The dehydrated women—who were at a level that was just 1% lower than optimal—reported headaches, loss of focus and irritability. When you fail to drink enough water, your body begins sending signals to let you know that you need to be better hydrated. If you find yourself in an unreasonably irritable mood, consider drinking water.

Reason #9: To Minimize Joint Pain Water keeps the cartilage between your joints supple and hydrated. In fact, the reason glucosamine helps minimize joint pain is by increasing the ability of cartilage to absorb water. Staying properly hydrated can minimize aches and pains in your joints. If you’re regularly afflicted by joint pain, reach for water first, before you take the painkillers.

Reason #10: To Minimize Headaches It’s a terrible feeling. Your head is pounding and there’s nothing you can do to escape it. Except maybe there is. Dehydration can often lead to headaches. A pounding headache is yet another way your body may signal that it is dehydrated. The next time you find your head throbbing, down a couple glasses of water.

Reason #11: To Ensure Your Body Is Getting Proper Nutrients Water is absolutely necessary for circulating nutrients throughout your body. When you don’t have enough water in your system you can’t properly feed your body, which can lead to a variety of problems. To maintain optimal health, drink water on a regular basis.

Simple Ways to Drink More Water…

Constantly carry a water bottle around with you. Keep a bottle on your desk, your car, and on your end table. They will serve as a constant reminder to drink water.

Use an app to regularly remind yourself to drink water. You could use a simple reminder app, such as the one that comes standard on an iPhone, or an app designed specifically to help you remember to drink water.

Set a goal. Ideally, you should be drinking approximately 64 ounces (1.9 liters) of water every day. If you drink coffee or alcohol, this should be even higher as those beverages tend to dehydrate you.

Add a small amount of flavoring to your water. Many people don’t like the taste of plain water. A simple way to get around this is to add a bit of fresh fruit to your water. A slice of lemon, a strawberry, or even a slice of cucumber can add a fresh flavor to plain water.

Drink a glass of water before every meal. As mentioned above, drinking water before a meal fills your stomach and can help you eat less. This also can be a fantastic reminder to drink more water.

Get a smart water bottle that will regularly remind you to drink water. For example, the Hydrate Spark water bottle will track your water consumption and remind you to drink more frequently.

Drink carbonated water. If you’re trying to kick the soda habit, carbonated water can be a great alternative. It allows you to still have the fizzy taste while also allowing you to consume more water.

Conclusion

You should drink more water! Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve your performance or you just want to be happier, water is the key.

Now drink up!

Sugar and Memory Connection

We should all be able to live a long time and with a good memory. Losing your brain function is not normal, nor should it be accepted. It is time that we all realized that we are meant to live vibrantly and not slowly deteriorate for many years. So, let’s talk about the relationship of sugar and memory.

Sugar and Memory

In today’s society, many people lose brain functioning as they age and there are many causes. Of course we all know about Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease but did you know that stress, nutrition, and hormonal imbalance all can cause a bit of brain fog? I have seen a lot of patients get evaluated for memory loss, only to find out that it was one of those three things.

Sugar and Gluten

Sugar and gluten are two of the big culprits I see in a person’s diet that can affect memory. Excess alcohol/caffeine and artificial sweeteners are other things that can impact memory. Also a lack of certain nutrient can cause you to have an issue with memory. Low testosterone is often a cause and rarely checked for by doctors. If you are having memory issues that no one can figure out for you, then I advise a full nutritional evaluation, hormonal evaluation, and an evaluation of how you can manage your stress. You will be surprised how easy it can be to fix your brain when you appropriately find the problem.

Tired of Being Tired?

A common symptom we see in first-time visitors is brain fog or fatigue. Most patients say something to the tune of, “I am tired all the time” or “I am so tired of being tired“. Feeling energetic is also one of the first after effects of being a NLW patient. Like Kim and other NLW patients, they enjoying life much better!

“More energy, weight control, better sex drive, sleep better, no hot flashes or night sweats anymore.”

– Kim S., NLW Patient

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“Before [NLW] therapy, I was always tired and lethargic, not much get up and go, not much interest in sex, low exercise tolerance, irritability and mood swings. lack of sleep. All around not too happy. Now since [treatment], sex drive sky rocketed, more energy, better nights sleep, much much happier person and happy wife.”

– Dan H., NLW Patient

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Overview of Intravenous Therapy

If you have been experiencing symptoms over a prolonged period of time and have tried many different treatment methods but nothing seems to be helping, then intravenous therapy might be the answer you have been looking for.

Overview of Intravenous Therapy

Intravenous therapy is a much more powerful treatment option than oral methods and works much faster. It bypasses the intestinal tract, which is often not functioning well in those who have been symptomatic for a long time, and delivers nutrients directly to the cells where they are needed most.

Often a remarkable improvement is seen after only 4 to 5 weekly treatments. It can also be used to boost the immune system during an acute infection, to speed recovery time dramatically.

Quick Results for a Quick Recovery

Intravenous (IV) therapy can deliver needed vitamins, minerals and nutrients directly into a patients’ circulatory system for quick absorption into the body. IV therapies can be used to treat nutritional deficiencies, introduce potent antioxidants into the body, rid the body of harmful toxins and boost immune function. It is extremely powerful and often succeeds where other treatment methods have failed.

Why use IV therapy?

IV therapy can be useful in situations where oral nutrients are not working. Sometimes a particular nutrient is not adequately absorbed orally due to poor functioning in the digestive tract. In other cases, the nutrient doses needed to achieve a therapeutic effect are so high they would cause side effects if they were taken orally. In these situations, IV therapy can deliver the needed nutrients directly to the cells more quickly and effectively than pills.

What types of IV therapy are offered?

New Leaf Wellness offers several different types of IV therapy including:

Meyer’s Cocktail
Immunity (High Dose Vitamin C)
Total Health
Weight Loss IV
Serenity Serum
and they can all come with a Boost of Glutathione!

What conditions can be improved through IV therapy?

Angina
Allergic Rhinitis
Anxiety and depression
Asthma
Cancer
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Congestive heart failure
Epstein-Barr virus
Fibromyalgia
Hepatitis C
High blood pressure
Influenza – Viral Infections
Low energy and fatigue
Macular Degeneration
Migraine or tension headaches
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
PMS
Recurrent Infections

What can patients expect?

A physician consultation will be necessary to determine if IV therapy is appropriate, and to determine which nutrients are needed. Upon approval, a series of treatments is scheduled for one or more times per week. The infusion is generally given through an IV catheter in the patient’s arm, over a period of 15 to 90 minutes. Patients sit comfortably in a reclining chair and are monitored closely by a registered nurse.

Are there any side effects?

Potential side effects vary depending on the IV treatment given, but are minimal with most therapies. The most common side effect is pain at the injection site (easily relieved with heat or cold compresses). Occasionally patients will experience lightheadedness or hypoglycemia symptoms. Eating and being well hydrated before IV treatments will limit the potential of experiencing side effects. Patients should bring a snack if the treatment is expected to last longer than an hour.

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Be A Food Detective

Many people try keeping a food diary or cutting out certain foods, but it can be hard to ascertain what the culprits are and a diet suitable for one person may not help another as every individual has his or her own food triggers.

What does it mean to be a food detective?

Understanding your personal food and drink intolerances or ‘food fingerprint’ can help you identify what you are reacting to. The Biotrinetix Food Sensitivity blood testing program can pinpoint precisely which foods are causing elevated levels of IgG antibodies in your blood, as it tests reactions to foods, and shows degree of reaction through a ‘traffic light’ system – red for high, amber borderline and green for no reaction. It is also important to get expert nutritional advice, so you can replace your trigger foods with balanced alternatives.

A lot of people now are self-diagnosing, the fad being gluten-free and dairy-free. People are doing that without any support and sometimes without replacing eliminated foods with something equally nutritious. They are doing that on their own and starting an elimination diet with no knowledge at all. What Biotrinetix Test provides is a starting point for an elimination diet, with results that reflect the body’s needs. The IgG antibodies are there in your blood, we measure them accurately and let you know about the foods your body is fighting. “ – NLW Provider

We encourage anyone who experiences negative symptoms after eating and drinking that they think may be attributable to food or drink ingredients to find out what’s personally holding them back from being the healthiest they can be. We’ve learned from our customers’ feedback that a diet personalized not only holds the key to good health but losing weight too.

“One man’s meat is another man’s poison.”

– Titus Lucretius Carus, Roman poet and philosopher

Want to know more what all our food sensitivity test can pinpoint? Call us today so, we can answer your questions!

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Part 2: How Avoiding Gluten Can Prevent Acne + Help You Lose Weight!

How Avoiding Gluten Can Prevent Acne and Help You Lose Weight! (Part 2)

I know from personal experience that leaving gluten out of the diet will help with overall health and so many people can drop weight and get smoother, more clear and even-toned skin. So, here is even more information as to our previous post sharing how gluten can affect your body and hinder optimal health.

Leaving Wheat Alone

Wheat is one of the biggest offenders when you’re looking at getting gluten out of your diet and keeping it away from your intestines (others are rye, spelt, and barley). Not only is the gluten an issue, but by avoiding wheat, you are potentially helping to avoid a pull to eat more and more junk food that can lead to weight gain or at least difficulty losing extra pounds.

Find Yourself Craving Carbs?

Wheat is addictive on its own and contributes to visceral fat because of the insulin spikes it causes (Nope, you Are not immune to those just by avoiding white bread!), but it also triggers you to seek out more refined carbs made with wheat flour. When you avoid gluten, you are avoiding all products with wheat and stopping the cycle. In turn, you are avoiding something that may increase inflammation in your body and contribute to the storage of visceral fat.

What Does That Mean?

Reduced acne, a smaller waistline, and increased Beauty Energy!

A Word of Caution: you can’t just cut out gluten and replace all those foods you used to eat with gluten-free pre-packaged snacks.

That won’t work. The amount of oils and other not-so-great ingredients they contain can also contribute to weight gain and acne over time. Gluten-free pretzels! Too good to be true. Yes, they are. We bring up pretzels, because they are a one number favorite junk food for many. There are gluten-free pretzels, but they are not the tastiest. So, if you must have pretzels, just take a handful and throw the rest of the bag away. They are a weakness of many, but in all other respects, avoid the junky gluten-free treats. It’s best to go gluten-free without all these distractions and just choose natural snacks from the produce section of the grocery store. Or try some better options, like Mary’s Gone Crackers which are made with higher quality ingredients.

Reset Your System After You Drop Gluten for Good

When you are removing gluten from your diet, it’s important to take some extra steps in order to restore the gut’s health and accelerate the healing process. Give the amount of beneficial flora in your gut a boost by taking your probiotics daily.

For all your supplement needs– https://www.mynlrx.com/

Remember, the balance of the bacteria in your gut affects your skin, which is also an eliminative organ. Probiotics also assists with digestion, leading to less congestion and fat storage in the body. Another option might be a Glutathione Push, they are fantastic at supporting a cleanse. Eat more foods that decrease inflammation, like ginger, turmeric, leafy greens, broccoli, blueberries, flaxseed, avocados, and mushrooms. Stay away from the ones that cause inflammation, too, of course. If you are following a complete beauty plan in addition to eliminating gluten, you may notice your skin glowing in as little as just a few days. Remember, it may take a while to see dramatic results. The inflammation will not go down overnight. Give the gluten-free life a try for at least a couple of weeks before forming an opinion.

Have more questions? Call New Leaf Wellness Today to speak with a staff member. Call 888-728-7555

How Avoiding Gluten Can Prevent Acne + Help You Lose Weight

How Avoiding Gluten Can Prevent Acne and Help You Lose Weight! (Part 1)

Avoiding gluten may help you lose weight and clear up your acne for so many reasons. Some people say gluten avoidance is just a trend, but I know from personal experience that leaving gluten out of the diet will help with overall health and so many people can drop weight and get smoother, more clear and even-toned skin. It’s not a trend; gluten is bad news, and not just for those with Celiac disease. Avoiding gluten can prevent acne and help you lose weight and we are going to tell you how today!

Why Say No To Gluten?

Gluten (which is the protein found in wheat, barley and rye) is extremely prevalent in many types of processed foods. You’ll find it in everything from packaged energy bars, cereals and even soy sauce. Even if you don’t think you have a problem with gluten because you feel fine after eating foods that contain it, gluten could be the culprit if you are having trouble losing weight or getting rid of pimples/zits (ugh!). It has sticky, glue-like properties, which is not great for optimizing digestion! Not everyone with a gluten sensitivity knows they have it, and they keep dieting and trying new skin products to no avail.

Gluten + Inflammation

Inflammation and Acne Gluten sensitivity can trigger inflammation. If you are sensitive (not the same as celiac disease or an allergy), the gluten in your food can irritate the inside and outside of the digestive tract, but it does not actually destroy the intestinal wall the way Celiac disease does. The body thinks the gluten is an intruder (which, in reality it is), so it initiates an immune system response: inflammation. Inflammation doesn’t stay localized and only cause digestive discomfort. Instead, it spreads. And because there’s a link between gut health and your skin, acne appears. The best way to determine if you are having inflammation issues to due to gluten is to have a food sensitivity test.

Gluten Is Lurking in Foods You Shouldn’t Really Eat Anyway.

You will generally lose weight and notice clearer skin when you skip the foods gluten is in simply because you’ll be eating less processed food and more whole fruits and vegetables that nourish your body. However, you will experience a decrease in inflammation and cravings for junk food may also subside.

“…. Prior to doing the test, I experienced bloating, sluggishness, and very dry skin. My results were very easy to read and showed that I had an intolerance to many foods that I had been consuming daily! Coffee was the biggest culprit on my list of “to be avoided” items. The ALCAT representative [at New Leaf Wellness] helped me with a plan to eliminate these from my routine and just a few weeks later, I started to feel better….”

– Angie R., New Leaf Wellness Patient

These benefits work in tandem with the superior diet to contribute to better skin and a naturally slimmer figure much more quickly and easily (and your results will be effortless to maintain!).

If you are committed to avoiding gluten to at least give the gluten-free lifestyle a trial run, you should know that it shows up in some unexpected places, like:

Soy sauce
Some pickles (if malt vinegar was used)
Licorice
Veggie burgers (not all, but some. check labels)
Processed grains (try to get oat groats or steel cut, and ones labeled as manufactured in a gluten-free facility)
Processed meats
Ice cream
Some soups
Dressings
Sauces (including soy sauce)
Snack foods
Chips and crackers
Beer

*unless specifically marked gluten-free

“…. The first thing I noticed was my bloating and stomach pain started to subside. I no longer felt sluggish and my complexion started to shine again. The dry skin I had experienced before was no longer an issue. Although it was difficult for me to eliminate coffee from my diet, I feel it has made a huge difference in the way I feel each day. I am grateful for what I learned through the ALCAT test and feel more educated on what I should be putting into my body!”

– Angie R., New Leaf Wellness Patient

None of these have a beneficial place in a healthy diet when you are purchasing the pre-packaged, processed version at the grocery store (like most soups, sauces, and dressings). If you want a burger without the meat, you can make your own alkaline grain burgers from millet and amaranth flour instead of taking a chance with the store-bought ones.

Learn the fascinating science behind how you’re FEELING and the FOODS you’re eating! Come for a Food Sensitivity Test at a nearby New Leaf Wellness Center! Schedule it now by contacting us here or calling 888-728-7555!

Supplements Every Guy or Gal Needs

Mixed messages, misguided information, supplement companies partnering with other industries as ambassadors for their brand and it is all so confusing what to believe. So, today we can at least shed some light on supplements every guy or gal needs.

Supplements Every Guy or Gal Needs

You try to eat healthy, but there are still those splurges on nachos, beer, and pizza (and that’s just the short list of your cheat foods). So, you are likely nowhere close to getting all the nutrients you need each day. You are not alone. Who really eats nine servings of fruits and veggies every day? That’s where a few well chosen capsules can help.

“Supplements won’t counteract poor eating habits, but they can help to make a healthy diet better.” – Dr. Robert Sieman, Medical Director of New Leaf Wellness

In other words, while you still need all the fruits and vegetables you can stomach, on those days when you opt for a beer rather than a smoothie, the right supplements can help to fill in the gaps from a less than ideal diet.

Like Multivitamins

No rocket science here, but it’s surprising just how many guys and gals still do not take a multi. The key to making them work is to make them part of your routine. Instead of stashing the bottle on a shelf, keep it by your toothbrush or coffee pot- something you hit every day without fail.

We have carefully crafted a multi for both guys and gals that helps fill in the gaps to ensure you are getting the most nutrition everyday. So, if you want to splurge on the nachos on Friday night, go for it.

Learn more about Xena Vitality Women’s Multi Complex or Alpha Vitality Men’s Multi Complex at: https://nlrxnutrition.myshopify.com/

Feel like you need more than a multi? Are you struggling with a disease that is attacking your immune system? Do you have a bug and no time to let it run its coarse? Check out our IV Therapy options!

Ultimate Guide to Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is one of the hottest new skin care services in the industry. That’s right…you’re certainly intrigued now. Here’s our ultimate guide to dermaplaning…

It’s not really new though. Japanese women have been utilizing facial “shaving” as an anti aging treatment for decades.

Today, I would like to take you on an exfoliation endeavor. I will teach you all about dermaplaning, from what it is, to who should receive it, and why you’ll keep it up in the future.

What is Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning is a physical skin rejuvenation treatment that removes dead skin and vellus facial hair (peach fuzz), producing more radiant, smooth skin. An Esthetician or RN gently strokes a sterile blade along the surface of the skin to “shave” off unwanted cells and hair.

If you’re thinking to yourself now, “you want to put a what to my face?” – you are not the only one.

Yes, a sterile surgical blade is used, and yes, many women initially express concerns.

All of these women, though, quickly come to love the results (in my experience).

The service is completely safe and pain-free. It’s important to iterate the importance of finding a trained, licensed professional to perform this service. This is not something you can do at home. This is not something an inexperienced provider should do. Dermaplaning takes precision and must be performed by an experienced professional.

Dermaplaning vs. Shaving

Dermaplaning is not facial shaving, but it is. Have I lost you? Shaving is defined as “cutting the hair off one’s face with a razor.” Dermaplaning uses a scalpel blade, not a razor, but it does cut the hair off the face. Dermaplaning works in similar fashion to at-home razors but is significantly more aggressive.

Both the blade and razors are placed at a 45-degree angle to achieve optimum results with a minimal result in injury (you may experience the occasional nick).

So, what’s the difference?

Dermaplaning is more aggressive than shaving.
Dermaplaning uses a surgical, disposable blade.
Dermaplaning cannot be performed at home.
Dermaplaning blades are singular, whereas razors are usually stacked with 2-3 blades.
Dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment intended to remove dead skin cells and improve fine lines, wrinkles, and improve skin tone and texture.
Dermaplaning should not be used to get rid of terminal hair (such as beard hair).
Dermaplaning should not be received any sooner than 21 days apart.

Let’s now discuss the benefits so you may understand why the industry is abuzz over this service.

Benefits of Dermaplaning

Fact: Did you know Marilyn Monroe regularly shaved her face?

Ask any skin care professional (or Hollywood actress) what the secret to flawless, youthful skin is, and they’ll tell you it’s exfoliation.
Dermaplaning is one of the best methods of exfoliation that has zero downtime – a major plus.
Some clients experience mild erythema (superficial reddening of the skin), but it subsides quickly. Besides that, and the radiant skin recently achieved, no one would ever know a service was rendered.

Top 11 Benefits of Dermaplaning

Eliminates vellus hair and dead skin cells.
Increases product absorption and efficacy (products work better).
Promotes cellular proliferation (your anti aging BFF.)
Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles.
Improves skin texture.
Lessen acne occurrence.
Makeup application is smooth and flawless.
No down time. (Seriously, you can schedule this at lunch.)
Brightens skin and reduces hyperpigmentation.
Great alternative for those with sensitive skin or rosacea.
Safe for all skin types.

Exfoliating the skin also stimulates circulation and increases blood flow to the epidermal layers of the skin. The epidermis does not contain blood vessels and receives nutrients through diffusion. By stimulating blood flow, essential nutrients are delivered to the epidermis and thereby supports anti aging and radiant skin.

What is a Dermaplaning Service Like?

As mentioned earlier, dermaplaning is a skin rejuvenation treatment that is safe and highly effective without downtime. The service takes less than 1 hour with results lasting 4-8 weeks. It can be repeated monthly.

If you have questions or ready to schedule, contact a New Leaf Wellness staff member today! We’re now offering dermaplaning at all locations.

Male Menopause?

Male Menopause? What’s that?

Even though there is more public talk about women and menopause, men also encounter a hormonal imbalance as they age (andropause). Because women tend to have a more abrupt hormonal change they are more likely than men to realize that their symptoms are from a hormonal imbalance. Men tend to have a more gradual change–with symptoms slowly appearing over 20 year period. Often the symptoms are not seen as a hormonal decline.

Male menopause (called andropause) has many different symptoms. These symptoms come from a drop in Testosterone.

Andropause (male menopause) Symptoms:

depression

irritability

decreased morning erections

longer recovery time from workouts

stiffness and pain in joints and muscles

decreased concentration

decreased ability to build muscle

lowered mental acuity

loss of the competitive edge

overall loss of vitality

fatigue

sleep disturbances

and more

A man may still have a good libido (sex drive) but be suffering from a decrease in his Testosterone levels because he does not realize that Testosterone performs many functions in the body. Testosterone is not just a “sex” hormone.

“I feel back in balance. I have more energy and feel more focused.”

– Charlee P., New Leaf Wellness Patint

Strong associations between low Testosterone and…..

bone loss (osteoporosis)
dementia
type 2 diabetes
elevated LDL cholesterol
arthritis

There is a lot of incorrect information about the negative side effects of Testosterone and when you research the studies you will find that when bio-identical Testosterone is prescribed and monitored by a hormone specialist, Testosterone is a benefit to the overall health and vitality of men and has not been shown to cause cancer or heart disease. Proper hormone balancing for men results in a man who feels great, thinks clearly, moves easier, and enjoys life better.

We at New Leaf Wellness like to help you live life better. To get started, contact us for a complimentary consultation.

Need Optimal Testosterone Levels?

Both men and women need optimal Testosterone levels. Testosterone surprisingly effects more than we realize. When we review lab work, patients are always interested in understanding how hormones effect their issues with sleep, concentration and other psychological factors. Truth be told, sometimes we can just get a little “off” and it can throw a lot of our daily body functions out of whack. We see a lot of men and women for testosterone therapy, and here is why:

“It is putting me in balance and I am becoming active again.”

– David B. New Leaf Wellness Patient

Benefits of Testosterone:

Decrease joint and muscle pain.
One of the best anti-depressants around. It helps to elevate your mood naturally and enable you to feel balanced.
Helps you to reduce fat and increase muscle mass (appropriately for your size).
Helps to improve your focus, concentration, and memory.
Aides you in getting a better night’s sleep.
Increases your energy and motivation.
Increases your libido (sex drive), if a low Testosterone level is the source of a lessened libido. (libido has a lot to do with psychological factors as we)
Improves your endurance and ability to recover after exercise.
For men–Testosterone is important for having healthy erections. (please note that men can have sub optimal Testosterone levels and yet still have a decent libido and erections–do not be fooled into thinking that your Testosterone levels are great just because you still have a libido and erections.)For Women–Testosterone decreases or eliminates your night sweats and overall feeling of “being too warm”.
Testosterone enhances your overall well being.

“I started New Leaf in November of 2014. I weighed 285 pounds. New Leaf treatments gave me the energy to start working out again and over 18 months I lost 95 pounds through exercise and healthy eating, NOT DIETING, I’m too old for that. During my 18 months I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, I was told I would miss several weeks of work and take months to recover. I missed 10 days of work and returned to the gym 2 weeks after my treatments which I attribute to my hormone therapy at New Leaf.”

– Van P., New Leaf Wellness Patient

Testosterone is a needed hormone and when your body is at optimal levels, it makes it easier to bounce back from whatever lies throws your way.

Testosterone is a hormone that is present in both men and women. Optimizing your Testosterone level by utilizing the Natural Hormone Therapy at New Leaf Wellness is an important part of your overall wellness as you age in today’s world.

Interested to know more? Take our quick hormone assessment and get immediate results!

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