New Leaf Digest / Health

  • Tips for Managing Stress

    Tips for Managing Stress

    Managing stress is crucial for overall health and well-being, especially during menopause or perimenopause when hormonal changes can impact physical and emotional health. Cortisol, often referred to as the "stress hormone," plays a significant role in how we feel, think, and behave. When cortisol levels are elevated due to chronic stress, it can affect the balance of other hormones in the body, including estrogen and progesterone, which are important for menopausal symptoms. Here are some tips for managing stress during menopause or perimenopause: Practice relaxation techniques: Incorporate relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and yoga into your daily routine....

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  • How Vitamin C contributes to Overall Health

    How Vitamin C contributes to Overall Health

    Let’s take a look at the importance of Vitamin C in our overall health and wellbeing.  Vitamin C – The MVP Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a powerful antioxidant that can help protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can be produced by a variety of factors, including pollution, cigarette smoke, radiation, and certain metabolic processes in the body. When free radicals accumulate in the body, they can cause damage to our cells, leading to inflammation, tissue damage, and other health problems. That makes Vitamin C the MVP!  ...

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  • Health Coaching with NLRx

    Health Coaching with NLRx

    Save yourself from high healthcare costs and take control of your health with help from your dedicated NLRx Health Coach wherever you are via Zoom! Sign up for our online or in-person consultation services and receive personal attention. Your 1st consult is a complimentary FREE 20-minute session! Are you tired…feeling sluggish? Has your get up and go …. GONE? HEALTH COACHING CAN HELP WITH: Weight loss Stress reduction The management of chronic conditions Improving diet and exercise Preventive care and wellness Illnesses and injuries prevention education Disease management Multi-cultural Workplace Wellness And so much more! Contact New Leaf Wellness to schedule a FREE 20-minute...

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  • Time for a Stress Reset

    Time for a Stress Reset

    If you should find yourself at the front desk of a New Leaf Wellness Center, (we sure hope you do) chances are pretty good you may hear a patient ask for a supplement called Stress Reset.  It is by far one of our most asked for supplements and one our patients will not let themselves run out of. Stress Reset is our recommended treatment for Adrenal Fatigue and is an herbal and nutritional formula that is designed to support adrenal function.  The adrenal glands assist the body in adjusting to stress as the result of internal and external forces.  Stress...

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  • How Do I Prevent and Treat Common Illnesses?

    How Do I Prevent and Treat Common Illnesses?

    Cultivating healthy habits is the best way to prevent and treat the most common illnesses. Here are ten tips to ensure you are headed down the wellness path and steer clear of the sick path. Make healthy food choices and maintain a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Incorporate exercise into your wellness routine. Manage your blood sugar levels. Eat a diet that is low in processed foods and sugar. Ensure you’re getting the appropriate amount and type of protein. Get a good night’s sleep every night (7 or more hours per night). Quit smoking and limit your alcohol intake....

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  • Vitamin D - Are you getting enough?

    Vitamin D - Are you getting enough?

    A few years ago, vitamin D rarely made news. Now, the so-called sunshine vitamin is regularly in the headlines. One reason is that recent research has found that this essential nutrient does much more than help your body absorb the calcium it needs to build and maintain strong bones. It also appears to play a role in reducing the risk of many illnesses — including common cancers, autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular disease. The other reason for this vitamin’s increasing notoriety: Studies show vitamin D deficiency is commonplace in nearly every segment of society. In fact, vitamin D levels appear lower...

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