CLEANING ‘RIP-OFFS’ THAT ACTUALLY WORK
In the world of traditional modern medicine, doctors are primarily focused on treating specific illnesses. When you go to the hospital, you outline your symptoms, and the traditional physician writes you a pharmaceutical prescription that will, presumably, help you get over those symptoms. Sometimes it works. But often, especially with chronic illness, this approach fails to identify the underlying cause of the illness. Sure, a battery of antibiotics might eliminate the microbes running amok in your body, but even those might return at the first sign of weakness from your immune system. Many people get caught in a cycle — they get better after taking their medicine, but before they know it, they’re back in the doctor’s office with the same problems. Some physicians will simply rinse and repeat this process without a second thought. Instead of working to improve your health after you’re already sick, the functional medicine experts at the Livewell Clinic believe in being proactive about wellness. We prefer to address the needs of your body before small problems become major issues. Many serious health concerns develop over years of undiagnosed and seemingly unrelated symptoms, making early detection and prevention of health issues a must. That’s why we’ve developed our brand-new Livewell Membership Plans. With a single monthly payment, Livewell members will get access to a wide array of important treatments for promoting everyday health, ranging from regular checkups to IV therapy, depending on which plan you choose. This way, you can stay on top of your health and feel great every day, rather than waiting around until sickness strikes. If you’re interested in becoming a Livewell member, give us a call at 515-279-9900. We’ll provide you with extensive resources on the program and help you determine which plan is right for your lifestyle. Don’t leave your health up to chance. Subscribe to one of our robust new membership programs and receive personalized, preventative health care, year round! INTRODUCING OUR BRAND-NEW MEMBERSHIP PLANS! WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING “Dr. Zac has helped our family with pervasive problems we’ve had for years. He gave us answers when no one else could. Can’t recommend highly enough!” –JUSTINE W.
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But sometimes we stumble across a few hidden gems that make our lives easier. And, when it comes to cleaning house, we can all use a little “easier.” Check out these products you may have already written off and let them surprise you. DOLLAR STORE CLEANING PRODUCTS If you’ve ever ducked into the local dollar store to buy some Mylar balloons for your niece’s birthday party, you might have noticed the jugs and spray bottles plastered with the word “Awesome.” Surely, this knock-off soap can’t work as well as your brand-name products, right? You’d be surprised. Online reviewers sing Awesome’s praises, suggesting it should really be a higher price for how well it works. Just make sure you wear gloves when you use it. DETERGENT PODS You use too much soap in your washing machine and dishwasher. At least, that’s what the New York Times reported as the No. 1 complaint from repair people and appliance experts. Modern appliances are designed to use less water, and as soap becomes more concentrated, using too much can damage your machine. That’s what makes detergent pods so handy. They don’t look like they can clean all your dishes or an entire load of clothes, but they actually provide the perfect amount for modern machines. You save money on detergent and machine repair! FOAM CLEANING BLOCKS Anything with “magic” in the title sounds like a scam. For this reason, you may have avoided the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and similar melamine foam products. But this is one case where the product lives up to its wild claims. Melamine foam is abrasive and can break down and remove material from fine cracks and textures, making it an effective cleaner. It can be used to whiten sneakers, clean tub scum, and remove permanent marker from your fridge. Since the snake oil salesmen in the days of old first tricked trusting folks out of their hard-earned cash, consumers have wised up and are quick to write off perceived scams. Still, every now then you get lucky, and the cheap white sponge really does make the stove look like new. But you should still think twice before you say yes to gas station sushi.
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