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Dietary Overhaul
Cleanses, fasts, and dietary changes can be overwhelming. Change can be hard, but it’s sometimes essential in order to bring about better health and balance. We all pick up some “unhealthy” habits, maybe it’s a chocolate croissant to start the day, a decadent sweet coffee drink, a couple cookies to polish off lunch, slice of cake mid-afternoon, or candy consumed randomly throughout the day. Sugar lurks everywhere. Daily doses of treats can also trigger a greater desire for even more treats. Over time “unhealthy” daily habits add up to create inflammation in the body. Inflammation can wreck havoc, leading to a myriad of health problems. Breaking some of these habits is imperative to good health.
Topical Pain Relief
At Element, we specialize in relieving aches and pains. In additional to massage, acupuncture, and cupping therapies, we offer a wide range of balms, creams, gels, and patches that help you feel your best. But with such a wide array, how do we make a customized recommendation? It all comes down to the ingredients and the application. Here’s a run-down of our most popular topical pain relief products.
Father’s Day on Sunday
Father’s Day is approaching this Sunday. Just in case you missed our latest newsletter here ya’ go!
To those looking for a Father’s Day gift for beloved Dads, Dads-to-be, and Dad-like folks, Element is proud to announce our warm love for all kinds of Daddies. We hear them being called lots of names: papa, baba, pop, pai, dad, opa, tata, father. We say to them, “You are the man, you are the legend!”
Getting the Summer off on the Right Foot!
With the change of the seasons comes a change in footwear. When summer begins and we all relish the switch to sandals, it’s common to have some soreness in the muscles next to the shin. You are using your muscles differently by lifting your foot more to keep the sandal on your foot.
First Webinar Experience
Earlier in May, I had a wonderful opportunity to present a webinar hosted by LhasaOMS, the largest acupuncture supply company in the United States. They asked me to talk about CBD topical creams and the way I incorporate them into my practice and treatments to help patients with pain conditions.
Sunscreen: Fact and Fiction
Fiction: SPF 30 sunscreen is twice as strong as SPF 15 sunscreen.
Fact: SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is a number that describes the percentage of UVB rays the sunscreen blocks out. SPF 15 blocks around 94% of rays, SPF 30 around 97%, and SPF 45 around 98%. SPF can be a misleading number to consumers because, as shown in the previous fact, SPF describes a percentage of effectiveness of blocking out rays.
Granny Appreciation
My grandmother turned 91 this week and she’s as quick-witted as ever! It’s a joy to talk to her — her southern tone is always warm and welcoming. She lives alone in her house in Tennessee, where she’s visited by family and church friends every day.
Less Is More When Getting Back into Shape
Many people start getting serious about their fitness when the temperature rises. Sometimes it’s to look good when hitting the beach or, other times, it’s just easier to exercise when it’s nice outside.
Transdermal Patches
Since CBD has been such a popular health topic all over the media, lately, many of our clients have been peppering us with questions. So it seems useful and necessary to continue to explore this relevant treatment option. CBD is a naturally grown compound with a lot of health claims surrounding it, seemingly positioned as the cure-all for a tremendous number of conditions.
CBD Massage
Why a CBD massage? Why not just a regular massage? What’s the real difference?
CBD Topical Creams
We have gotten lots of great reviews about the CBD Clinic line of topical creams for pain. People are reporting less pain and better range of motion!
Wisdom, in a Nutshell from Pema Chödrön
Jenny Rathbun, insightful massage therapist at Element Natural Healing Arts, shared these poignant observations from beloved Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön.