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Women’s Health-Hormone Balancing, Stress Reducing, and Detoxifying

Women’s health is ever changing, this is something that Kelly Engelmann and the Enhanced Wellness Living team in Ridgeland, Mississippi understands. Whether you are experiencing puberty, prenatal, postnatal, perimenopausal, menopause or any other hormone change there are holistic and natural care options for you. As we progress through life our estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormones, and other female hormone levels shift and you can hormonal imbalances.

Our December Lab Special educates women on their hormone levels. Knowing your levels of estradiol, estrone, and free and total testosterone allows you to get to the root-cause of feelings of low energy, fatigue, bloating and weight gain, fluctuations in menstrual cycle, and challenges with fertility. Changes in your levels of these hormones occur naturally throughout your life, specifically during menopause. If these levels are not in balance you may experience hair loss, loss of muscle mass, low sex drive, osteoporosis, depression, mood swings, and other health adversities.

Tox-Sick is Suzanne Somers best-selling health and wellness book that takes a deeper look at the effects of toxin build-up in our bodies. Filled with advice from top medical experts on how to effectively detox your body, improve gut health and thyroid health, prevent cancer, and make small, but life-changing shifts to live life well! Toxins build up in our bodies and make it difficult for the body’s natural detoxification process. Cleansing your body, supplementing with appropriate vitamins and supplements, and making lifestyle updates can change your life and health!

The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Kit is the first and only scientifically developed and clinically tested Fasting Mimicking Diet®. ProLon Fasting allows you to fast for 5 consecutive days while still consuming food. Fasting Mimicking is a low calorie, protein, carbohydrate, high-nourishment meal program that provides you with ingredients that reprogram your body into a regenerating and rejuvenative mode.

If you have tried fasting and quick detox’s but experienced headaches, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and other symptoms, then this is the plan for you! Kelly will walk you through a an individual wellness plan based on nutrition and supplementing the body with the nutrients needed for your body to properly detox.

ProLon is proven to improve mental clarity, reduce waist and abdominal size, lower body fat, maintain healthy levels of cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure, maintain healthy levels of inflammation, and more!

Our Supplements of the Month are the vitamins your body needs to reduce stress, create calm, and improve your mental health throughout the busy holiday season and new year! Cerenity PM, Cerevive, and B Activ provide your body with a variety of holistic and natural support for a relaxed state of mind, immune health, reducing inflammation, joint and muscle pains, metabolism balancing, nervous system and brain health, a better night’s sleep, and more!

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For most men, a healthy sex life is central to their sense of well-being. Advancing age, changing physical condition, and outside factors such as medications can interfere with satisfying sexual function. Today, it is possible for men to restore and even surpass the sexual vitality of youth through breakthrough GAINSWave therapy. Enhanced Wellness Living in Ridgeland, MS, is now offering this exciting new life enhancement for men.

What Is GAINSWave Therapy?

GAINSWave therapy has been changing men’s lives everywhere by restoring sexual performance without drugs or implants. It’s a painless, non-invasive treatment that uses high-frequency sound waves to treat the root cause of erectile dysfunction (ED) and diminished sexual function. The treatments take about 20 minutes, and the outcomes have been impressive, with more than 80% of men reporting positive results,

As a man ages, the blood vessels that supply the necessary circulation for good erectile function tend to build up with plaque. This causes blood flow to slow down or even collapse for sexual function, resulting in ED. The pulsating soundwaves of the GAINSWave are designed to repair the root cause of the damage. By “shocking” the existing blood vessels, blockages are disintegrated and absorbed into the body. The physical disruption of the shockwave then begins to stimulate the growth of fresh new blood vessels.

Increased blood flow through newly-generated tissue results in improved and even heightened sexual performance. The benefits include firmer, longer-lasting erections, enhanced sensitivity, and increased sexual stamina. Along with these tangible outcomes, the more subtle benefits include renewed self-confidence and improved relationships with family and loved ones.

Is GAINSWave Therapy FDA Approved?

GAINSWave uses technology that is known as “Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy,” also known as ESWT. The treatments are also sometimes referred to as Linear Shockwave Therapy (LSWT) or simply “shockwave therapy.” The technology was originally developed for the treatment of a variety of conditions ranging from orthopedics to urology.

The idea behind the therapy is to stimulate the body’s own restorative capabilities to fix reduced vascular (blood flow) functions in the sexual region. This is accomplished in two ways. By disintegrating blockages that have occurred over time, the therapy creates smoother, easier blood flow. Just as importantly, the disruptions caused by the wave treatments stimulate the body’s natural regenerating powers to produce fresh new tissues and blood vessels to replace the damaged ones.

Shockwave therapy has been used successfully in Europe for 10 years for the treatment of ED and reduced sexual function but is new to the US. The technology used by GAINSWave is the only device in the US that is approved by the FDA to treat erectile dysfunction with shockwave therapy.

Why Is GAINSWave Popular?

About 50% of men experience some form of ED, occasionally or permanently, in their lives. The older the man, the more common the problem is. Age and wear affect all parts of the body, but few diminishments hit home like this condition.

Men (and women) reach their sexual peak when in their 20s, which are the prime years for procreation. Once men reach the age of 30, their physical capability for sex slowly begins to dwindle. At the same time, their interest in sex often declines as well. Beyond the natural physical effects of aging, a host of external life factors contribute to lowered sex drive and inconsistent sexual performance.

Years after the effortless arousal and confident sexual performance they enjoyed in their 20s, men start to experience responsibilities and stresses that were unknown in their younger days. Anxieties over careers and finance, responsibilities with children, and evolving relationships with spouses are just a few obvious factors that can easily affect sex drive.

What Causes the Physical Symptoms of ED?

There are many causes of diminished sexual function, medical as well as psychological. Men over the age of 40 usually experience ED as the result of inadequate blood flow to the penis, most often due to the narrowing of blood vessels. This can have many root causes, including:

Poor Circulation

Plaque and damaged blood vessels can restrict circulation enough to disrupt function. Typically, symptoms begin with difficulty maintaining an erection before advancing to a complete inability to achieve one.

Obesity or Lack of Physical Activity

The accumulation of fat in the body can cause a drop in active testosterone levels. In addition, being overweight can cause cardiovascular problems that are known to contribute to ED.

Alcohol Consumption

Consuming more than two drinks a day is considered a risk factor for ED. Alcohol can lower testosterone levels, decrease flowing blood to the penis, and cause nerve and hormonal imbalances.

Smoking

The hardening of the arteries associated with smoking tobacco can reduce flowing blood to the penis. Smoking also results in oxidative stress – another risk factor for erectile dysfunction.

Cycling and Horseback Riding

The pressure applied to the pelvic floor during these activities can result in nerve and vascular damage that may inhibit erections.

Sleep Apnea

Disruptions to breathing during sleep affect oxygen levels in the blood. This can cause problems in generating an erection. Lack of sleep also disrupts hormone production.

High Cholesterol

Cholesterol can cause damage to blood vessel linings in all parts of the body, including the penis. Blockages caused by high cholesterol levels or plaques that restrict circulation can prevent erectile tissue from filling with blood.

Hypertension

30-50% of hypertensive men also suffer from ED. Hypertension can disrupt erectile tissue function. In addition, some prescription medications for the condition cause ED themselves.

Why Is GAINSWave a Better Solution?

Some men with ED or diminished sexual function try to “solve” their problem by taking a pill to achieve an erection. Unfortunately, these medications can produce side effects like headaches and dizziness and can become harmful (and expensive!) when used as an ongoing solution. For many men, including those with heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure, these ED pills are not recommended for use at all.

While ED medications are not physically addictive, they can easily become psychologically habit-forming. Many men who rely on ED drugs for sexual activity often end up less confident in their ability to achieve an erection with their partner when they aren’t able to take anything. Soon enough, without the pill, they can’t achieve an erection at all, and when they do achieve one, it may not last long enough for satisfaction.

For men looking to improve their sexual function and regain the healthy blood flow that is the key to its foundation, GAINSWave therapy is a more long-term and natural solution than oral medications. For many men, the results are felt immediately following the first treatment. The results of the therapy last for years, depending on the person.

Are There Any Side-Effects?

Over two decades of clinical observation, there have been no recorded instances of negative consequences to this therapy. The treatment is safe, painless, and non-invasive. Best of all, it does away with the side effects that men suffer when they take conventional treatments for ED, such as oral medications.

Common physical side effects of ED pills include dizziness, headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, and occasional tingling or numbness at the extremities, such as hands and feet. Obviously, none of these are an enhancement to sexual arousal, nor is the anxiety of remembering to take the pill at the right time, or worries about how long the effects will last.

Additional side effects from ED pills, while less common, are nonetheless worrying. ED pills can cause trouble sleeping, loss of hearing, back and muscle pain, and sensitivity to light. These are serious medications, and using them on a regular basis can have long-term effects. The GAINSWave treatment is not only more effective than pills: it’s also safer.

Who Is a Good Candidate for This Treatment?

Men who live with mild to severe ED are natural candidates for this therapy. Even men with more debilitating erectile medical conditions such as diabetes and heart disease are often capable of successful treatment.

The therapy can also bring benefits to those men who don’t actually suffer from ED but are frustrated by the diminished vigor and sexual drive that are a natural effect of the aging process.

Men no longer have to struggle with a serious medical condition to experience the benefits of revitalized sexual function, including stronger, longer-lasting erections, increased sensation, and improved orgasms.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

An individual treatment plan is developed for each patient based on their goals and physical condition. Typical treatment plans will span anywhere from 6-12 sessions to achieve the best possible results. Each pain-free treatment session lasts about 20 minutes, and patients are able to resume normal daily activities immediately after treatment.

What’s the Best Way to Get Started?

For satisfying and lasting sexual function, it’s necessary to have strong blood flow to the penis. While achieving this goal is the core function of the therapy, there are many natural things patients can do on their own before treatment to improve blood flow and sexual performance. These aren’t painful or costly. By getting themselves ready even before treatment begins, patients can help speed the results and maintain their results longer through healthy habits.

Sexual function is an integrated part of men’s overall health and wellness. Diet, exercise, and stress management all have a significant impact on your circulatory system, and their contributions to sexual function shouldn’t be underestimated. Certain foods, such as tomatoes, beets, and citrus fruits help to improve blood flow. Spices like ginger, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon also help with this work while at the same time reducing inflammation and even calming hypertension.

Prime Yourself for Revitalization

Exercise and stress management can lower cortisol levels in your body and improve overall heart health. To get themselves ready for the treatment, patients can also enjoy some sunlight to get a good fill of vitamin D and try to kick bad habits like smoking and excess alcohol intake. Preparation is key to being ready for revitalization and the maintenance of new capabilities. Patients can help themselves by getting in the best physical shape and state of mind for their treatments.

Time to Fix the Problem

There’s no reason to have to live with less sexual satisfaction anymore. The GAINSWave therapy treatment re-builds the body’s own healthy ability for sexual function and has had dramatic success around the globe. A return to youthful vigor and a revitalized sex life can be a game-changer for men and their loved ones.

To find out how this remarkable therapy can improve your life, schedule a free consultation with Enhanced Wellness Living in Ridgeland, MS. We’re proven experts with a variety of healthy aging processes and can perfectly tailor a program to your goals and needs. Our experienced team is ready and standing by to help you regain the best sex of your life.

Taking Advantage of Women’s Health Services

We talk about men’s health and sexual well-being by rote, with commercials for erectile dysfunction and low libido a common daily occurrence. However, the same does not seem to be true for women’s health. We don’t seem to want to talk about what is actually a healthy aspect of being human. Wanting to have a healthy and happy life as a woman is something every woman should feel! At Enhanced Wellness Living in Ridgeland, MS, we understand the toll hormonal changes can take on a woman’s life, which is why we are proud to offer various women’s health services at our clinic.

Kelly and our staff at Enhanced Wellness Living believe in functional medicine that treats you with the dignity and respect you deserve, and that starts with providing you with all of the information you need to make a fully informed decision about your health. Improving the quality of your life is a path we are excited to help you walk. Learn everything you need to know about women’s health before you call our office to schedule your initial appointment.

Female health and sexual health are important aspects of having optimal health. Unfortunately, hormonal changes and aging have an impact on our overall health, mental health, sexual health, brain health, and more. A combination of factors that are inescapable effects of living life.

Hormones

For women, hormonal changes come at many different times in life. In fact, women still menstruating experience dramatic hormonal fluctuations at least twelve times a year. But the two most drastic hormonal changes occur post-pregnancy and post-menopause.

Post-pregnancy, many women experience a rapid reversal of hormone production that is largely responsible for both post-partum depression and the production of breastmilk. Hormonal fluctuations combined with the stress of having a newborn can mean that post-pregnancy sex is something that simply does not exist. Additionally, the nerves in the vagina can be damaged by natural birth, which means that arousal and reaching orgasm is much more difficult than before.

Post-menopause hormonal changes are similar in that the slowed production of estrogen and other hormones means that women begin to suffer from a lack of libido. Decreased libido and an inability to orgasm are often root causes of a lack of intimacy in a relationship.

Aging

Aside from menopause, aging affects the physiology of a woman’s body. Skin becomes dryer, hair becomes thinner, and vaginal tissue becomes less sensitive. The skin and muscles of the vagina often become less responsive after menopause, which can mean difficulty in maintaining arousal and enjoying sexual stimulation. Many women try to solve this problem, but a true solution is best found in lifestyle changes, nutrition and dietary shifts, and, sometimes, medical treatments.

The Benefits of Women’s Health Services

In addition to enhancing sexual pleasure, there are numerous benefits of women’s health services that you may want to consider. For example, some of the treatments are natural in nature, meaning there are no foreign substances or chemicals that are used. Other benefits of women’s health services include:

Decreased urinary incontinence
Increased overall health
Increased sexual desire and lubrication
Greater arousal from stimulation
Better sense of well-being
Improved mental health
Better Body Composition
Reduced inflammation, joint, and muscle pain
Much more!

At your consultation appointment, Kelly will be glad to discuss all the benefits of women’s health services in improving the quality of your life and maintaining optimal health can improve your overall well-being.

The Treatment Process

You already know that you stand to benefit from women’s health services. But many patients are comforted to know what to expect from the entire process, which is why we have put together this basic outline. We will walk you through everything, from your initial appointment to when you can expect to see results and every step along the way.

Initial Consultation

Your first appointment is where we will gather the most information from you. We will discuss the reasons you are seeking treatment, such as having difficulty reaching orgasm or experiencing a lower libido than normal. We may ask questions regarding your last cycle, both for post-pregnant and post-menopausal patients, which will help us identify the most probable underlying cause for your concerns.

We will ask for your general medical history, your current medical issues, any medications you are taking, and any allergies to medicines you may have. We will also ask about your lifestyle habits, including exercise, any supplements or vitamins you may be taking, and your alcohol and tobacco use. All of this information will ensure that you have the safest and most comprehensive treatment possible.

During this appointment, we will discuss all treatment options available to you. If you set up your appointment with a specific treatment or procedure in mind, it may be possible that there is a treatment that is better suited to your exact needs. Our staff will help you decide which treatment option is best for you and your lifestyle.

You will be required to undergo testing as needed in order to ensure we get an accurate diagnosis. For example, if you visit us for sleeping difficulties, a few simple tests can help our team determine the cause.

Pre-Treatment Guidelines

There are a few guidelines that must be followed when it comes to women’s health services. For example, depending on the treatment and other factors, we may advise you to not have sex in the days leading up to your treatment. We may also advise that you temporarily stop taking certain over-the-counter or prescription medications. On the day of your appointment, you may be asked to wear loose and comfortable clothing, such as a long skirt. We may give you additional instructions to follow during your consultation.

The Treatment

It’s important to keep in mind that this is a brief overview of women’s health services and the benefits that you stand to gain from them. The specific treatment that is right for you will depend on a number of factors and will ultimately be determined during your initial consultation. Generally speaking, women’s health treatments are performed in the comfort of our office without the need for much, if any, downtime. Once you are situated in the treatment room, we will move forward with the actual treatment, which we will make sure to customize based on your wants and needs. Treatments are designed to be quick and easy, even for women with busy schedules and lifestyles. From start to finish, the actual treatment may take just minutes. It all depends on the unique case.

Post-Treatment Guidelines

After your treatment, we will provide you with a list of post-treatment guidelines to follow as needed. The post-treatment guidelines may include diet suggestions/restrictions, exercises and other lifestyles changes to implement for optimal women’s health. We may provide you with additional guidelines to follow depending on the treatment regimen.

Recovery

Patients generally do not experience any discomfort follow women’s health treatments, so there is usually no need to prescribe pain medication. Generally speaking, you may return to your normal daily activities immediately following your treatment, although we do advise that you follow all aftercare instructions that have been given to you. Some patients experience immediate benefits as a result of their office visit, while others notice gradual changes that make the coming weeks, months and years more enjoyable.

When taking advantage of women’s health services, the expected results can include a range of benefits such as less frequent urinary incontinence, an increased libido, and an easier time reaching orgasm. Based on how well you are responding to the treatment after a set amount of time, it is possible that you will need another treatment to achieve or maintain the desired results. It’s important to keep in mind that results do vary based on factors such as age, lifestyle, family history and more.

Women’s health services can work for practically any woman. However, if you are not responding to a certain treatment, we may recommend other options so that you can enjoy the desired results.

How Often Should I Seek Treatment?

It all depends on the situation, as women’s health is not one-size-fits-all. To maintain the results of the treatment, it is recommended that you have follow-up appointments as needed. Your age and hormonal balance will determine how frequent your sessions may need to be. Some women may require bi-annual treatments to maintain the desired results, and some need to come in more or less often. Our staff will help you determine how well you are responding to the treatment and how often your treatment sessions should be for optimal health and well-being.

Can Women’s Health Services Help Me?

Ideal candidates for this treatment include any woman who would like to enhance her overall health/well-being and sexual pleasure. Women’s health services are for women who understand that a happy life includes a healthy life and that sexual health and well-being is not something that is only reserved for men.

Our thorough assessment at your initial appointment will help determine if our services can help you.

Find Out More

If you think that women’s health services may be beneficial for you, please contact Enhanced Wellness Living at our office in Ridgeland, MS to schedule your initial consultation. We value the opportunity to have you as a patient at our clinic, so contact us today to book your appointment and get started. We look forward to hearing from you!

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Kelly is dedicating the month to educating patients on identifying signs of Alzheimer’s and effective lifestyle changes to prevent neurological disorders.

Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Engelmann, is Recode Certified for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia for the Bredesen Protocol through The Institute for Functional Medicine.

An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The disease impacts people of all ages and the Alzheimer’s Association anticipates a 14% increase in the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease by year 2025.

Early detection and prevention are possible! Knowing your Homocysteine level, incorporating our Supplements of the Month, Methyl Protect & MonoPure, and the Cyrex Alzheimer’s Linx empower you to counteract and prevent neurological dysfunction.

We are exposed to both environmental and lifestyle toxins in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat.

Helpful hints on toxins that cause brain fog and contribute to neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, memory loss, epilepsy, and more.

Toxin: PDE

Found In: Flame-retardant materials such as mattresses, pillows, children’s pajamas, etc…

Health Implication: Sexual dysfunction, thyroid problems, liver, kidney, and brain disorders

You Can: Purchase items made of naturally flame-retardant fabrics, such as wool

Toxin: Acrylamide

Found In: Formed when a carbohydrate is fried; French fries, fried chicken, and even coffee left sitting on a burner. Plastics, cosmetics, and water treatment products

Health Implication: Cancer and neurological dysfunction

You Can: Make healthy dietary choices and limit fried foods. Read labels and limit exposure to products containing Acrylamide and use products that are organic, vegan, and/or gluten free

Toxin: Mercury

Found In: Our air and water; fish/seafood

Health Implication: Brain damage

You Can: Consume fish that are low in mercury. We will provide you with a list of fish and their mercury content, which does change over time, during your Wellness Journey. Incorporate the herb Cilantro into your diet.

Toxin: MTBE

Found In: Secondhand cigarette smoke; formerly used as a gasoline additive

Health Implication: Neurological and reproductive complications

You Can: Limit exposure to smoke

Taking action and reading labels is a great start in educating yourself and lowering your toxin exposure!

Enhanced Wellness Living is your leading Functional Medicine Clinic with a dedication to food-first medicine and root cause healing. In Functional Medicine we treat the person, not the disease.

Specializing in body composition, detoxification, hormone balancing, female hormone specialist, anti-aging, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, chronic inflammatory response syndrome, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, gut health, thyroid health, nutritionist, men’s health, hair restoration, nutritional education, supplements and minerals, and more!

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10 Biggest Benefits of Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition counseling is foundational to good health. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about nutrition on social media and news sources. Fad diets become popular even when they are not based on good scientific research. In order to get the most out of your nutritional choices, it’s important to discuss your options with a nutrition expert. The friendly staff at Enhanced Wellness Living can help folks in Ridgeland, Mississippi and Jackson, Mississippi unlock the code for a good nutritional program that will yield a number of surprising health benefits.

What Is Nutrition Counseling?

We don’t often think of food as a medicine, but a considerable amount of research has demonstrated that a healthy diet can have tremendous benefits to your energy levels, longevity, and overall sense of well-being. Most of us have had the experience of trying a new food only to discover that it leads to indigestion or a sense of discomfort.

Our inclination is to dismiss the new food, but that is the wrong approach. The discomfort you feel is an indication of your body’s ability to adapt to different things. There’s nothing wrong with the new food: it’s just that your body is not used to it yet.

Human beings are highly adaptable. After a long, hot summer, the first freezing days of autumn can feel unbearable. However, after several winter months of sub-freezing conditions, you perceive a day of the same temperature as a heat wave. Your body has adapted, although the process takes a long time and can be confusing at times.

Nutrition counseling can help you navigate the process of adapting your body to accept a healthier diet. Knowledgeable health experts can inform you of what to expect so you don’t make the wrong dietary choices and fall back into unhealthy eating habits.

Your Unique Nutritional Needs

Everyone is different with varying goals and objectives. The nutritional needs of a professional athlete are different than the nutritional needs of an educator. There is variation even among athletes, as some sports require muscle mass for strength while others need a lean body for endurance.

In addition to differing objectives, people also have differing body chemistry. The diet that may work for one person with a specific set of goals may not achieve those same results for a different individual.

Nutrition counseling uses a scientific process to navigate the various nutritional theories and sculpt them so that every individual gets the greatest possible benefit. You need a nutritional plan that is catered directly to you and which monitors the effect of your dietary choices. A professional counselor can help you identify problem areas and create alternative solutions so you achieve success at a much faster rate than you could alone.

Healthy Foods

Good nutrition is usually comprised of unprocessed foods, whole foods, and organic foods. Getting counseling on nutritional issues can help you find new and interesting flavors and textures that keep your menu varied and interesting.

It is inaccurate to believe that a good diet is a bland diet. Your counselor can suggest a variety of foods and ways to prepare them which will give you the greatest chance to stay committed to your diet. It is even possible to find ways to integrate your favorite foods into your diet in moderate amounts in a way that encourages you to stay the course.

Correct Portions

Many American restaurants over-serve their customers, and people have been trained that it is discourteous to leave food on their plates. This line of thinking is outdated and detrimental to your health. One of the quickest ways to adopt a healthy diet is to learn to moderate your portions.

Through counseling on nutrition, you will learn to measure your cellular health, inflammation levels, and overall body composition to provide an intracellular analysis of micronutrients. With professional guidance, you will learn the best portion sizes to keep you fit and maintain alertness while eliminating hunger pangs.

When to Eat

People who participate in fad diets often find themselves making poor dietary choices. They may get up in the middle of the night for a refrigerator raid, which interrupts both their metabolism and their sleep cycle. Learning when to eat helps you regulate your blood levels and prevents you from experiencing crashes throughout the day.

Whether you need energy for concentration or you need fuel for running a marathon, nutrition counseling will provide you with a more effective plan than you ever believed was possible.

The Health Benefits of Nutrition Counseling

You should think of your nutritional plan as a supplement to any medications you are already taking to combat your health issues. It can take a few months to feel the full benefits of a healthier diet, but if you commit yourself to the path of your nutritional counselor, you will settle into your diet and see dramatic improvements.

Many health issues are directly related to your diet, and many patients find it astounding how much better they feel when making a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Here are some areas where nutrition counseling can be a benefit:

Obesity

Everybody has been there. You try to lose a few pounds for a reunion or other significant event, and maybe you even succeed in getting the pounds off for a short amount of time. But soon enough, despite all your work and efforts to the contrary, the weight seems to always return. Or, in some cases, you might feel powerless and frustrated to lose weight at all. Nutritional counseling can help you come up with a functional and sustainable plan.

When you attempt to construct your own weight loss plan, you do so without the benefit of scientific knowledge or measurement. It’s only through follow-up visits that you can track the dietary changes that are effective. You shouldn’t feel you have to go through weight loss alone. Achieving a healthy weight brings about many health benefits.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a very common health ailment that can lead to many long-term issues. Today, sugar is hidden in just about anything you see on a shelf at a grocery store. A good dietary plan will allow you to find healthy substitutes for the unhealthy choices all around us and even supply you with healthy ways to satisfy the cravings of a sweet tooth.

Heart Disease

A healthy heart leads to a healthy life. It is difficult to think about the long-term consequences of a poor diet, so you need to put it in the form of a goal you can understand. Don’t you want to be there to walk your child down the aisle on her wedding day? Nutrition counseling can help you learn to avoid the foods that can greatly increase your chances of heart disease.

Allergies

Believe it or not, you can eat food that allows you to breathe better. Many foods can cause inflammation in the chest and lungs, which can block airways and limit the volume of air you receive. A healthy diet helps you breathe better which relieves stress on your heart and the rest of your body.

Cancer

The right diet can help reduce your risk of cancer and contribute to the treatment of any cancer you already have. If you give your body the best possible weapons to fight with, you stand a far better chance of defeating any ailments that beset you.

Other Benefits of Nutritional Counseling

There are both primary and secondary benefits to improving your diet. The primary benefits are those that directly contribute to improvements of your immediate health. The secondary benefits are ways your improved health helps you interact with the world.

What you eat does more than eliminate hunger pangs and provide you with energy to achieve your daily tasks. Your diet can also have a measurable effect your ability to think, focus, and react to the world around you. Here are some more surprising benefits of nutritional counseling:

Better Sleep Cycle

Remember that food is medicine, and if you take the wrong medicine, it can keep you up all night. There is nothing worse than facing a stressful day at work only to find that you are unable to get to sleep at night. You toss and you turn and suffer when the alarm goes off in the morning.

This is a terrible feeling, and with the right counseling, you can greatly reduce the frequency of sleepless nights. You wouldn’t drink a pot of coffee immediately before going to bed, and there are certain food choices that are just as effective at keeping you wide awake.

Better Focus

Have you ever returned to work after lunch and felt groggy and unable to perform? Sometimes you find you have an inability to concentrate or focus. Energy surges and crashes can be a result of poor dietary choices. With a good nutritional plan you can achieve a better focus which allows you to concentrate, remember things, and perform at your highest overall potential.

Fewer Mood Swings

Human beings are highly complex chemical systems, and introducing the wrong element into that system can have very negative effects. We all know people who become angry or aggressive if they drink too much alcohol, and that represents just one instance where a dietary choice can change your mood.

Although the mood swings that are provoked by food are less noticeable than those created by alcohol, it is very useful to know and understand the dietary choices that disrupt your mood so you can feel more in control of your life.

Combats Depression

Having a commitment to the right diet can help you feel better about yourself and give you the self-confidence that you are making positive steps to improve your life. Both the chemical component of a good diet and the psychological benefit can help to stave off depression and allow you to feel better than you have in years.

Longevity

To put it simply, nutrition counseling can help you live longer. Whether you are combating a current illness or you are taking steps to ward off future health concerns, a good diet is a fundamental component of a healthy life.

A healthy life, in turn, leads to greater satisfaction and a sense of empowerment that you have control over how you feel. Nutrition counseling helps you live longer and ensures that you can extract the most satisfaction possible out of every moment.

A Choice for Today and Tomorrow

Sometimes the largest life changes come from the smallest choices. Individuals who have struggled with dieting all their lives are sometimes reluctant to ask for help. They are convinced that they’ve tried everything and that nothing will work for them. However, nutritional counseling combines medical knowledge with technological diagnostics to ensure you will achieve better results than you ever thought possible. Contact Enhanced Wellness Living in Ridgeland, Mississippi and Jackson, Mississippi to find out how nutrition counseling can help you today!

How Hair Restoration Can Improve Your Confidence

If you are suffering from hair loss, then there are ways to restore your hair. When you live in Ridgeland, there are hair restoration experts who can help you to restore your hair so that you feel better about your appearance.

While males often experience hair loss on the scalp as a natural part of the aging process, many females also have this problem. In addition to losing hair from the scalp, you can also have extensive hair loss from the eyebrow or eyelash regions. Today, there is an assortment of ways to restore your hair, but you should visit an expert who can help you with the process. Here are some of the methods that you might have heard about that claim to restore hair:

• Improvements in daily diet
• Herbal, mineral and vitamin supplementation
• Massages to improve blood circulation
• Special shampoos, conditioners or serums
• Oral or topical medications
• Hair transplant procedures

The best time to repair hair loss is when you first notice less hair on the scalp or other regions of your body or face, but it is never too late to seek treatment from a medical specialist. There are multiple reasons for hair loss, including your genetics, thyroid conditions, hormonal imbalances and stress. If you have undergone treatment for a major health problem, then you may lose hair as a side effect from medications, chemotherapy or radiation.

Hair loss can make you feel embarrassed about your appearance, and it is often difficult to find wigs or other hairpieces that look natural. Hairpieces and wigs are often hot and uncomfortable to wear. However, if you want to look better, then you can find a hair restoration expert right here in Ridgeland to help you grow new hair.

You might have heard about hair transplantation, but this procedure can be invasive and uncomfortable. A surgeon will move hair follicles from one area of your body to the scalp. With strip harvesting, the surgeon removes a strip of skin with attached hair follicles from the back of the head. This skin is immediately grafted onto the balding areas of the scalp. You will need multiple weeks to recover from this procedure that involves using stitches to keep the donor tissue in place.

With the hair regrowth medications available at Enhanced Wellness Living, you can get amazing results without the hassle and downsides of undergoing surgery. To learn more information, contact us today and book an appointment at our office in Ridgeland. We look forward to speaking with you!

Does a Nutrition Consult Really Matter?

For many men and women, it’s difficult to keep a well-balanced diet that includes all of the nutrients you need in a day. Sometimes, you’re just too tired to cook a decent meal and instead opt for an efficient and filling microwavable meal that you don’t have to think twice about. While taking it easy now and then certainly isn’t a terrible thing, you should make sure that it doesn’t become a habit. Your nutrition is just as important as making sure you get lots of sleep at night and drink lots of water. It’s also one of the easiest aspects to ignore when it comes to your health. If you’re unsure if your nutrition is where it should be, then you may want to seriously consider a nutrition consult.

What Can a Nutrition Consult Do?

As its name might suggest, this type of meeting is designed to help identify your nutrition needs in order to optimize your diet. Our team of experts can help you determine whether or not you need to focus on a particular part of your diet or not.

Maintaining good levels of vitamins and minerals is essential for your overall health. It can help with something as potent as your energy levels to something as important as your immune system. When you don’t have these vitamins and nutrients in your blood, then you’re essentially starving your body. They are unable to function as efficiently, and this can lead you to develop certain illnesses and even chronic diseases.

The Power of Vitamins

If you do discover that you have a few deficiencies, you may be wondering what the big deal is. Well, if you’re not getting the proper amount of nutrients, your body will suffer. That’s because these nutrients are responsible for helping your body with many different tasks. For example, certain vitamins and nutrients help with energy levels, and others help with the immune system.

These are just a few of the many roles that vitamins play in your body. Without a professional nutrition consult, you may not realize where in your diet your nutrients lack. This information can benefit you by allowing you to develop a plan to take in more of those nutrients and improve your health. The professionals at Enhanced Wellness Living can help you kick-start your health through a comprehensive nutrition consult at our office in Ridgeland. Contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Can I Experience Hair Regrowth?

Do you ever wonder if it is even possible for you to experience hair regrowth? A lot of people have asked themselves this when they first start to experience the symptoms of hair loss. It is a troubling thing that leaves many heartbroken as they miss the days when they had the confidence that comes with a full head of hair. Luckily, there are hair restoration options for those who have started to experience issues with hair loss.

When to Start Looking at Hair Regrowth Options

There is no hard and fast rule about when you should begin to look at hair regrowth options. The most important thing to remember about it is that hair regrowth becomes something that you should concern yourself with the moment that you begin to feel that it is an issue. If you are experiencing discomfort with the idea of losing your hair, then it is time to start thinking about what hair restoration options are available to you for hair regrowth. It is really as simple as that.

Why Should You Care About Hair Regrowth?

The truth is that many people decide that they will simply accept that they are losing their hair. Part of the reason for this is because there used to be no other option. The other reason is because hair loss is something that some decide to cope with in their own ways. That being said, there are some structural things about our society that make hair regrowth something that you may want to consider. Fair or not, it is an issue that society cares a lot about even if you don’t personally.

Using Medications for Hair Regrowth

We are proud to offer various medications for hair regrowth. There are three main types: anti-androgens, DHT inhibitors, and growth stimulants. They are all methods that many have found that they are able to trust and rely on. If you believe that this hair restoration option could work for you as well, then you owe it to yourself to learn more information about your specific options.

That’s why you are warmly invited to book an appointment with us at Enhanced Wellness Living in Ridgeland. We would be more than happy to evaluate your case and determine which medications may work best for you. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and get started. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you get on the track to hair regrowth!

Healthy Aging for Men

You can take control of your health today by incorporating foods like spinach, beets, pumpkin seeds, and bananas into your daily routine. Eating unprocessed organic fruits and vegetables can improve your sex drive! Adding foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, mackerel, oysters, Brazil nuts, and avocados all help boost your libido as well.

Diet and exercise are not your only options in counteracting the aging process and treating erectile dysfunction. GAINSWave is a revolutionary, proven treatment and Enhanced Wellness Living is Mississippi’s premier Wellness Clinic for this life-changing procedure!

GAINSWave is the only non-surgical, non-invasive Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy approved by the FDA to treat erectile dysfunction. GAINSWAVE has no side effects, does not affect your reproductive abilities, and is scientifically proven to last up to 3 years.

GAINSWave uses sound waves to improve blood flow, repair aged blood vessels, promote new blood vessel growth, and eradicate build-up of mirco-plaque.

This is your drug and surgery free solution with life changing results!

While a natural part of aging, this wellness concern can easily result in a compromise in not only performance, but in self-confidence. Kelly Engelmann and the team at Enhanced Wellness understand the sensitive nature of this personal healthcare treatment.

As a leading provider of Functional and Naturopathic Medicine in Mississippi, Kelly, has proven experience with a variety of anti-aging processes including the GAINSWave procedure, P-Shot, O-Shot, hair restoration, thyroid health, hormone balancing, detoxification, body composition, and so much more!

With years of experience and a family atmosphere, your treatment will be one of caring, dignity, and encouragement.

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Causes of Muscle and Joint Pain

At one time or another, just about everyone experiences some type of muscle and joint pain. The issue may be related to a chronic condition or be caused by some temporary ailment. If you find that you have discomfort that seems to be deep in the muscles or joints and inhibits your range of motion, it’s important to seek help immediately. In many cases, the underlying cause can be eliminated or at least managed effectively. Here are some examples of what could be causing the discomfort.

Strains During Exercise

Even if you work out regularly, there’s always the possibility of stepping in the wrong direction or bending at an angle that places too much stress on one or more muscle groups. You could also engage in some activity that leads to a fall and some sort of hairline fracture. While you may notice some pain immediately afterward, there’s a good chance of developing more discomfort in the days ahead.

When this type of event is the reason behind your joint or muscle pain, the good news is that it will pass. You do need to seek medical attention and determine the extent of the damage. From there, it’s easier to settle on a course of treatment that ensures the healing can proceed without any complications. It’s possible that you will be out of action for a short time, but the day will come when you can resume your workouts. Assuming you avoid the same mistakes that led to the strain or fracture, there is no reason to think that the same issue will develop again.

Sports Injuries

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to experience a sports injury. People who participate in community sports are just as likely to injure themselves. Fortunately, using the right equipment helps to minimize the risk, although it won’t eliminate the possibility completely.

Sports injuries do result in pain. They may involve torn muscles as well as broken or fractured bones. You can bet that until the healing is complete, you will experience some degree of discomfort. Depending on the nature and severity of the injury, you may have to wear a cast, a sling, or something that helps to ease pressure and prevent further stress at the site of the injury. In this scenario, expect to receive something that helps to keep the inflammation at bay and promote healing. Follow the medical instructions to the letter and you have an excellent chance of making a full recovery from mild to moderate sports injuries.

Bone Cancer

Cancers of all types can develop and metastasize before patients realize what’s happening. This is certainly true with bone cancer. The bone marrow can be endangered well before you notice any signs of weakness or a throbbing sensation that seems to be deep within the bone. You aren’t likely to notice much in the way of soreness in the muscles surrounding the joints where different bones meet until the cancer has reached a certain stage.

Cancer is nothing to take lightly. Fortunately, survival rates for most forms of cancer have never been higher than they are today. That’s true with bone cancer. If you should experience muscle and joint pain that seems to be settled around a joint and the muscle tissue connected to the area, don’t automatically assume it’s because of cancer. Even so, don’t write it off as a simple muscle pull. See your doctor and find out what’s happening. Treatment at an earlier stage increases the chances of survival significantly.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects the musculoskeletal system. Many people with fibromyalgia have days when they experience less pain in the joints and muscles. At other times, the discomfort is much higher. Along with pain in the joints and within the muscles, there is also likely to be some tenderness. People living with this condition are also likely to experience degrees of fatigue that go far beyond feeling worn out at the end of a busy day.

At present, there is no cure for fibromyalgia. There are treatment and management options that help to lessen the pain and ease the fatigue. Unlike some of the other causes for joint or muscle discomfort, the goal here is to manage the pain as best as possible. Along with medication, changes to the diet and other lifestyle modifications do make a difference.

Gout

Gout develops when your body’s metabolism is no longer efficient. There is likely to be pain in the extremities, especially in the feet. It’s not unusual to experience swelling and pain in the ankles and the joints of each toe. Swelling as the result of inflammation is also likely to be present.

As with other medical conditions, the focus is on eliminating the reasons for the gout. In the meantime, you will need to take some type of anti-inflammatory medication to ease the swelling and the general pain. Fluids that do not contain alcohol or sweeteners will help to hydrate the body and help ease the discomfort. You’ll also find that ice placed on the affected area will help with the swelling. The result is that you will begin to notice that it’s easier to move the joint and experience less discomfort.

Hypothyroidism

Sometimes called low thyroid, hypothyroidism is a condition that can affect children as well as adults. When the thyroid gland begins to underperform, there are physical and mental ramifications. In terms of the physical problems, you may notice there is more soreness and a general sensation of pain in your joints as well as your muscles.

To ease the muscle and joint pain associated with hypothyroidism, it’s necessary to treat the thyroid itself. In some cases, medication may be necessary to restore the function. When there’s damage to the thyroid gland, the only alternative is to take medication designed to replace what the gland is no longer producing. Doing so alleviates the discomfort and allows you to enjoy a full range of motion once again. As long as you continue to take the medication, the issue with the gland will not trigger any additional discomfort.

Flu or the Common Cold

Another reason for short-term pain in the joints of muscles has to do with the common cold or developing the flu. While different, these two conditions do share some traits. One of them happens to be inflammation that can make movement somewhat painful. In addition to the sensation of discomfort in the joints, you may also notice some weakness.

Much of the treatment for both conditions involves easing symptoms until they run their course. With no cure for either, it’s a matter of how long it will take your immune system to bring them under control. You can expect your condition to improve after ten days to two weeks. While you may still feel a little drained, the ache in your bones or muscles will already be subsiding.

Different Forms of Arthritis

When it comes to reasons for muscle and joint pain, there’s no doubt that different forms of arthritis are at the top of the list. Even the simplest movements become almost impossible to manage. Attempting to raise your arms so you can remove something from a top shelf in a kitchen cabinet may be beyond your ability. Even if you can manage that, the joint pain in your hands make it difficult to grip anything securely enough to lower it to the counter.

There are a number of treatments that may be used. A lot depends on the type of arthritis you’re experiencing. Some type of NSAID is great from helping with the inflammation. Medications designed to ease the pain may also help you move more freely. There are some types of physical therapy that will help you retain a greater range of motion. While it’s true that none of these treatments will make the arthritis go away, managing the symptoms responsibly can slow its progress and allow you to experience less pain.

Medications

If you did not notice any pain in your joints or your muscles before starting a new medication, there is some chance that it’s the reason for your discomfort. Depending on how your body responds to the medication, you may not notice any pain until you’ve taken it for some time. Even if you started the new drug two or three months ago, it never hurts to find out if it may be the cause of your pain.

Determining if the new medication is the source of the discomfort requires working closely with your doctor. By eliminating other potential causes, your doctor may determine that the dosage needs to be adjusted or that you should be switched to a medication designed to treat the original ailment. In many cases, you’ll notice that the stiffness and soreness begins to subside in the days and weeks after making the switch.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

While CFS is better understood today than in decades past, there is much about this physical ailment that remains to be discovered. What medical professionals do know is that the condition is capable of triggering deep muscle and joint pain that places an additional strain on what already appear to be limited resources. Since people with CFS already feel as if they never get recuperative sleep and that it’s almost impossible to manage many common tasks, it should come as no surprise that the discomfort in the bones and muscles make it all the harder to enjoy a normal life.

As with all of the symptoms associated with CFS, there are ways to ease the pain in your muscles and joints. Forcing yourself to engage in some type of exercise does make a difference. Using ointments designed to ease inflammation and reduce tension often help to a degree. There is one school of thought that holds the additional vitamins and minerals used to boost the immune system may indirectly ease some of the pain you feel in the joints and muscles.

Cartilage Loss

The cartilage found between different bones helps to provide cushioning capable of preventing damage to joints. This is true for areas like the elbows, knees, ankles, and even finger joints. When the cartilage wears away, the rubbing of bone on bone can cause a great deal of pain. The resulting inflammation can spread to the muscles and leave you in greater discomfort.

Surgery designed to replace damaged joints will often result in alleviating the pain. In the meantime, there are also products that help to reduce inflammation and allow you to enjoy a respite from the pain. Your doctor will recommend the best course of treatment based on the severity of cartilage loss.

Low Calcium Levels

Not everyone understands that calcium can be depleted by stress and a number of environmental factors. If your body does not have an adequate supply of calcium, you may find that your bones begin to weaken. That weakness is often accompanied by some level of discomfort.

Low calcium can also lead to muscle spasms that are painful on their own. The lingering discomfort after those spasms can also be severer. The combination of muscle and joint pain due to a lack of calcium can leave you with limited mobility. Fortunately replenishing your body’s supply of calcium will go a long way toward recovery and the end of the discomfort.

A Hormone Imbalance

Any type of hormonal imbalance has the potential to cause problems throughout the body. That includes muscle and joint pain that seem to come from out of nowhere. When tests reveal that your body is no longer producing an adequate supply of one or more hormones, replacement therapy is the only real solution. Keep in mind that it will take some time for the body to respond to the therapy. In the interim, your doctor will provide guidance in how to ease the pain.

Rheumatic Fever

While rheumatic fever may not be contagious, it does trigger extreme amounts of inflammation and considerable pain in the joints. In many cases, antibiotics will be used to help bring the condition under control. Over-the-counter or prescription strength pain relievers are often included so that you can receive some respite from the inflammation. Since the fever may last for anywhere from six weeks to six months, it’s important to do whatever you can to manage the discomfort and give the body time to recover.

Get In Touch with Us for More Information

These are only a few of the health issues that can lead to some combination of muscle and joint pain. In order to determine that’s causing your discomfort, arrange for a complete physical examination by making an appointment with Enhanced Wellness Living. Proudly serving residents in the Jackson, Bolton, Brandon, Canton, Clinton, Madison & Vicksburg, Mississippi area at our convenient location in Ridgeland. We can identify the origin of the pain, come up with a plan for treatment, and monitor the response over time. In the best-case scenario, you will soon find it easier to move without feeling any sensation of pain or weakness in the muscles or joints. Contact us today to set up your consultation – we look forward to speaking with you!

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