Channell Family Medical Group

Hormones play a big role in the way our bodies behave. If you’re feeling a bit imbalanced (especially if it’s that time of the month), these oils can help support the bodily systems that influence and control hormones: Clary Sage - Research has demonstrate that inhaling clary sage (aka salvia sclarea) can lower cortisone levels (a stress hormone) by 36% as well as improve the levels of your thyroid hormones. Lavender - A classic. Use it to help induce sleep or calm the mind. ...The smell of lavender helps to whisk away stress and anxiety while helping your body rebalance emotions. Ylang-ylang - This scent can reduce blood pressure by calming stress levels. It’s also been said to boost the libido! Bergamot - This oil has the ability to uplift and calm simultaneously. It’s a main ingredient in many perfumes for a good reason! Thyme - Thyme oil is well known for its ability to support a healthy immune system. Studies have also shown that it can aid in the balancing of progesterone levels. For best results, keep these oils handy for use in baths, soaks, diffusers, or apply directly to the skin on pressure points (like your wrists and the back of your ears). You can also just keep a few bottles on your desk or in your purse to sniff and uplift on the go! Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Suffering from tooth pain? Try gently swishing around a spoonful of coconut oil for up to 20 minutes - though you might have to work your way up to this as it’s quite an exercise for your jaw muscles! Oil pulling with coconut oil has been used for centuries in India because of its ability to: -Treat tooth decay... -Kill bad breath -Heal inflamed gums -Whiten teeth -Heal cracked lips -Strengthen the gums and jaws Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

You may have seen people with perfectly circular welts on their back and wondered what happened -- it was probably cupping! Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts cup on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People do this for all sorts of purposes, including: pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, and well being. It can also be thought of as a type of deep-tissue massage! Have you ever tried or heard of cupping bef...ore? Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

When you have a headache, it can take over your whole being. You can’t think, sleep, focus, and there’s a throbbing pain you can’t get rid of! Next time you’re suffering here’s some tricks to try: -With firm, piano-playing fingers, knead the area just above the earsthe temporalis musclefor thirty to sixty seconds. -Massage the ears by pulling on them, and work the jaw muscles with your fingersmoving them in firm upward circlesfor fifteen to thirty seconds; repeat three ti...mes. -Grip your scalp as if you’re intensely shampooing it for thirty to sixty seconds. Linger on the spots where the sensation feels most powerful and heavenly. -Interlace your fingers behind the base of the head again, dropping elbows toward the floor so the head hangs heavy. Then extend the neck muscles up away from the spine, gripping the upper trapezius muscles (i.e., most of the upper back and back of the neck) to add slight pressure. Repeat several times. Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Have you heard of the dirty dozen? It’s the list of produce with the highest loads of pesticide residue. Tell me if you see anything surprising here: -Strawberries -Spinach... -Nectarines -Apples -Peaches -Pears -Cherries -Grapes -Celery -Tomatoes -Sweet bell peppers -Potatoes -Hot peppers These are the produce that you should try to buy organically, whenever possible! Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Cannabinoids (CBD) is the chemical in marijuana that treats inflammation. (The part that gets you high is called THC, and there’s none of that in CBD.) CBD can be ingested to treat pain, stiffness, and is beloved by those two suffer from chronic pain. It can also be used topically to massage into the skin! Check your state laws and if you live in a state where CBD is legal (again, CBD is different than marijuana), it could change your life!... Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Low carb diets don’t work as well as simply incorporating more protein! Swap trail mix for whole nuts or optimize your salad by tossing in lentils, beans, and walnuts! Also, eat dinner earlier so that your body has more time to digest before you fall asleep. As for exercise, one of the best exercises that you can do is walk! Try getting in a few steps after every meal. In fact, the chinese have a saying that translates to, If you walk one hundred steps after each meal, you’l...l live to 99. Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Good bacteria feed off of fiber, so help your gut (and body overall) by consuming more fiber! Did you know that the average American only gets 16 of the recommended 25 daily grams? Top your fiber levels, eat produce at every meal, and eat legumes at least five times a week. Foods like lentils, black beans, split peas, and chickpeas are super beneficial!... Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Learn how to do so based on your personality! http://www.oprah.com//how-to-eat-less-sugar-based-on-your- Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters... #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Food portions are out of control, especially in the United States! It’s easy to get accustomed to sitting down in front of a giant plate of pasta or a foot-long sandwich, but it’s WAY too much food for the average person! Next time you go out to eat, ask for a to-go box immediately and put half of your plate away. If you’re eating at home and trying to cut down, portion out what you would normally eat, then put back half of it. If you’re still hungry after pausing to digest... for 20 minutes, reach for some fruits, veggies, or nuts! Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

One essential oil that is certainly essential for your bathroom cabinet is tea tree oil! This tingly oil can do wonders for drying up oil and shrinking pimples. Best part is, all you need is a drop! Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourH...ealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Not only does eating breakfast jumpstart your metabolism for the day, but a recent study shows that eating breakfast regularly helps keep weight OFF! But take this word of warning: Do not turn breakfast into dessert. It’s easy to grab a muffin, smoothie, or bowl of cereal and forget how much sugar is hiding in there! Instead, reach for foods like eggs, nut butters, whole grains, and veggies. Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very info...rmative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Yeast infections are something we don’t talk about very openly, but man are they annoying! Instead of spending tons of cash on questionable products, try boric acid: Boric acid is used in various pharmaceutical products but you can also get it on its own without a prescription. Fill gelatin capsules with boric acid capsules and insert them into the vagina at the first signs of a pesky yeast infection. Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a... very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delaviemedspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine

Suffering from dry, itchy flakes on your scalp? Try massaging jojoba oil into your roots, it’ll moisturize in one of the most penetrating ways, more so than coconut oil or castor oil. Alternatively, add a couple drops into your shampoo and conditioner! Please enjoy this interesting series. You are also invited to sign up for a very informative newsletter titled "Your Health Matters" which will address common health issues over the next few months. Please visit http://delavie...medspa.synduit.com/HMN0001 for more information. #YourHealthMatters #SuperFoods #Functional Medicine