The Wellness Studio - April 2020

LEARN TO BREATHE BETTER Holistic Methods for Taming Seasonal Allergies

Poke Them Away

The season of sniffles and sneezes is upon us, but you don’t have to let your allergies stop you from enjoying gorgeous April blooms and fresh spring breezes. Try these natural solutions to help combat your allergies and breathe a little easier this spring — though if your allergies are persistent, seek professional medical help.

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment method that pinpoints specific pathways crucial to the flow of energy throughout the body and reopens them through strategic needle placements. While studies have yet to prove that acupuncture can serve as a stand-alone treatment for allergies, it has been shown to aid in symptom management. Acupuncture can also decrease pain and release built-up pressure caused by congestion.

Eat Them Away

Drain Them Away

Food is often overlooked as a method to fight your allergies, but make no mistake: The nutrients in some foods can do wonders for your body! Use this to your advantage by choosing ingredients proven to fight the sniffles. Raw, local honey has the ability to soothe scratchy throats, which protects the airway passage from further damage. ( Warning: Children under the age of 1 should never consume honey.) Also on the sweeter side, the naturally occurring enzyme in pineapple, bromelain, has been shown to ease inflammation and swelling, while quercetin, found in tea, red wine, and apples, can act as a natural antihistamine. If you’re looking for something more savory, spicy foods can light a fire under your mucus, break it up, and clear your nasal passages. R egular exercise and a balanced diet are the best methods for weight loss and a healthy lifestyle, but we all have our trouble spots. Whether it’s a belly pooch that won’t disappear or back fat that you’re struggling to hide, fat pockets are a reality for everyone. As we age, getting rid of these fat deposits becomes increasingly difficult. While nothing can replace diet and exercise, researchers have discovered a safe and effective tool that can help give your body the boost it needs to finally eliminate stubborn fat: lasers. The Wellness Studio recently acquired a Strawberry Inch Loss Laser to help patients combat troublesome fat spots and optimize diet and exercise routines. The device uses an innovative and noninvasive laser system to impact the fat layer that’s found 9–13 millimeters below the skin’s surface. The treatment is painless, and each session only takes minutes.

Have you ever just wanted to open your nose and flush out all of your congestion? With a neti pot, you can! Simply create your own saltwater solution with filtered water — do not try this with unfiltered water, as deadly organisms can enter your body this way — and 1 teaspoon of salt. Some experts even suggest adding a pinch of baking soda to the mixture to soothe the bite of the salt. Next, pour the solution into the pot. Tilt your head to one side over a sink, pour the mixture from the pot into one of your nostrils, and let it drain out the other side. Repeat on the opposite nostril and feel the relief!

FIGHT TROUBLESOME FAT With Our Laser Reduction Treatment The science behind this begins in the fat cells. Fat is built up and stored around the body when the energy found in fat cells is not used. To burn fat, it must be used, hence exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle. But targeting fat with regular exercise alone can feel like an impossible feat. To aid in this, the Strawberry Inch Loss Laser splits the fat cells open and removes the contents, like water and free fatty acids, found in these cells. The deposits of these compounds do not harm the surrounding blood, tissue, or muscles, and instead, the liver and kidneys filter these items out of the body. This decreases the size of the fat cells, ultimately decreasing the size of the fat deposits. This eight-week laser treatment process involves two treatments per week, with a 48-hour break in between each session. Patients should engage in cardiovascular exercise, such as walking, for 20 minutes after the treatment to retain the immediate results. Regular exercise and a balanced diet are required to maintain the long-term effects of the treatment. After eight painless weeks of laser treatments, patients report losing inches off their waistline while gaining the confidence to maintain their healthy lifestyle. Get started with your Strawberry Inch Loss Laser treatments today by calling 562.980.0555.

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