The new school season has arrived!  You've already checked off the new clothes, notebooks, pens and pencils. Are essential oils also on your back-to-school shopping list? 

Establishing a healthy sleep routine and bolstering your child's immunity and cognitive health is an important part of the back-to-school routine -- did you know that essential oils are a great way to support your efforts?  Pure, high quality oils are helpful with first day jitters, stress and the digestive upset that are common symptoms children (and adults, too!) experience when starting a new routine   The Young Living essential oils starter kit is an ideal tool for helping to kick-off the new academic semester!

Check out my video above to learn how peppermint, lavender and other oils can help facilitate the transition and provide the natural support your child needs to prep him/her for a long day of learning.   

This month we are offering a handy Thieves waterless hand purifier with the purchase of the Young Living Premium Starter Kit -- perfectly sized for inclusion in your child's backpack and a healthy alternative to toxic hand sanitizers!

Reducing Pain & Inflammation Naturally

September is Pain Awareness Month -- a good reminder about the benefits of using non-drug methods for reducing pain and inflammation.

Redness, swelling and pain from a scraped knee or cut finger are the immediate signs of "acute" inflammation, nature's response to injury or an infection. While these sensations may be unpleasant, this response is beneficial as it helps bring blood to the injury or "ramp up" the immune system to promote healing. 

Chronic inflammation -- when the immune system in a prolonged state of high alert -- is a dangerous health condition resulting from poor diet, excess weight, chemicals in the home/work environment, stress or food allergies. Digestive problems, fatigue, "brain fog," depression and/or high blood sugar levels are some internal signs of chronic inflammation; eczema, psoriasis, itchy/puffy eyes or face and belly fat are some common physical symptoms. 

Reducing or eliminating highly inflammatory foods like sugars and grains are the first step in reducing your chronic pain. Following an anti-inflammatory diet filled with nutrient-dense, low calorie foods like fresh fruits and dark, leafy vegetables, omega-3 fatty acid rich fish like salmon and lean meats is a healthy lifestyle change that can reduce pain and inflammation.  An anti-inflammatory diet can provide a multitude of health benefits to your body as a whole. helping to keep weight in check and reducing the risk of heart disease, arthritis, dementia and cancer -- health issues that are typically rooted in high inflammation.

Acupuncture is an effective non-drug approach to helping the body heal naturally by activating the release of cortisol, a hormone known to reduce inflammation. According to Lori Fortunato, LAc, acupuncture is very effective in reducing overall inflammation, providing long-lasting relief of neck, back and muscular injuries, as well as headache, sciatica, anxiety, digestive disorders and other health conditions. This ancient healing technique is also thought to be beneficial in slowing the aging process by increasing metabolism and stabilizing blood sugar.

In addition to diet and acupuncture, another important step in healing from chronic inflammation is ridding your body of toxic chemicals. Switch to plant-based essential oils for your household cleaning and personal care products. Choosing pure, high quality oils, such as those in the Young Living line, can help reduce your toxic exposure to the hundreds of dangerous chemicals lurking in everyday products and help protect your family's health.

Our team of pain experts are here to help improve your quality of life.  Make an appointment today for an adjustment, massage, nutritional consultation or acupuncture session!   631.265.1223.

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