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What Do We Know About Viruses?

May 1, 2020 Kimberly Distilli Education, Healthy Living Leave a comment  

When thinking about what this month’s newsletter should reflect, I was encouraged to talk about viruses.  I am sure you are in overload mode from hearing about viruses!  So, I apologize now to add to the information overload, but it seems like the perfect time to do a review of what we do know in serving you at Wellness Balance and some general information regarding viruses. Yes, if you are clients at Wellness Balance you will recall the Neurotoxin Release Protocol (Detoxing with Cold Laser) I use and that you were introduced to, is largely based on the premise that all health issues we succumb to are related to viruses. That said we also teach about how the body is designed to heal itself, if we keep it in its optimal state of homeostasis.

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Coronavirus–Surviving Social Distancing

April 1, 2020 Kimberly Distilli Education, Healthy Living Leave a comment  

You are social distancing; you are living in a sort of quarantine. You know the risks posed by this virus. You’re washing your hands and cleaning your home.   But how do you survive this time of social isolation?

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Combatting Chronic Pain

March 1, 2020 Kimberly Distilli Education, Essential Oils, Healthy Living Leave a comment  

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that chronic pain affects 50 million adults in the United States. Trying to manage pain is difficult and trying to manage pain without drugs, even more challenging. Harvard Medical School recently identified several natural methods that are effective.  Obviously, pain is an indication that something is wrong in the body, so be sure that you consult a doctor if pain persists.

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Bakuchiol: The Natural Retinol?

February 1, 2020 Kimberly Distilli Aging, Education, Healthy Living Leave a comment   ,
Bakuchiol is a plant-based skin care product made from babchi seeds (Psoralea Corylifolia).

The latest advancement in natural skincare products is bakuchiol—a serum derived from plants, often called the “natural retinol alternative.” It hit the stores in 2019 and caused a sensation. It’s easy to glance at the natural skincare lines and find a multitude of products boasting about this new ingredient. So, is bakuchiol the next great hope in skin care? Read on to find out. 

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The Effect of Cholesterol on the Body

December 1, 2019 Kimberly Distilli Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment   ,

According to the American Heart Association, high cholesterol affects one in every three Americans. Many factors play a role in a person’s cholesterol levels, including family history, type of diet and exercise levels. To find out more about cholesterol, and how we can keep cholesterol levels in a healthy range, read on.

Cholesterol
Different types of cholesterol affect the body differently.

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What’s the Most Nutritious Rice?

November 2, 2019 Kimberly Distilli Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment   ,

For anyone who is watching calories or blood sugar levels, rice is often treated like an unwanted cousin at a family reunion. This is not entirely fair. All rice is not created equal and many varieties exist that are healthy choices to the non-nutritious, high in starch, white-rice variety.

Try a variety of rice for enjoyment and healthier eating.

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Milk from Oats?

October 3, 2019 Kimberly Distilli Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment   ,

Oat milk is the latest contender in non-dairy milks, sometimes called “nut milks.”  It is similar to other non-dairy milks on the market–soy, rice, coconut or almond milks.  Unlike these other non-dairy milks, it’s a bit more versatile because it has a creamy consistency and it does not separate when it comes into contact with hot beverages.  It’s the perfect choice for a non-dairy latte! 

oat milk
Oat milk offers a non-dairy alternative for milk-lovers.

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Regulating Cortisol in Your Workouts

September 1, 2019 Kimberly Distilli Destress, Healthy Living 2 Comments ,

Cortisol is often known as one of our “stress hormones.”  It’s a hormone that causes several reactions when our bodies are exposed to a fight or flight type of stress.  It causes a release of gluocse into the bloodstream, and reproductive or digestive systems shift into a sleep mode so your body can deal with the threat.  This is a fabulous feature for those moments when a grizzly bear crosses our path, but for most Americans, this is a rare occurrence. Nevertheless, biology wins out and cortisol is released when we feel stressed, even if the stressor is not life threatening. 

Cortisol
Enjoy non-stressful workouts to keep cortisol levels low.

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Kombucha Goes Mainstream

August 1, 2019 Kimberly Distilli Detox, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment   ,

Kombucha is a fermented tea, made by fermenting yeast with black tea and sugar. It has been around for thousands of years, originating in Asia. One story says that it was named after a Korean physician “Kombu” who healed Emperor Inyko of Japan with the tea.  Then, the tea took on Kombu’s name, “Kombu” + “cha” (which means tea.)

Kombucha

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Relax, Unwind, PSiO

July 1, 2019 Kimberly Distilli Destress, Healthy Living Leave a comment   ,

Have you ever pursued relaxation and not been able to achieve it? Or wished for more creativity and not been able to find it? Our brain has the ability to enter into various states. Most commonly known are probably the alpha state, a calm, meditative place and the delta state, when we are in a deep, dreamless state.  Our brain also spends time in the beta state when we are working on problem solving and the gamma state, which is often associated with creativity or inspiration. Now, it’s possible to help your mind get into a different state when it has eluded you in the past, using PSiO therapy. 

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PSiO Therapy

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