Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Fend off Psoriasis and Eczema with Simple, Inexpensive Remedies

From Dr. Mercola

Eczema (atopic dermatitis), and the closely associated psoriasis, are two very common skin problems. Both eczema and psoriasis are potentially allergic conditions that can be triggered by environmental factors and dozens of other external irritants like:
-Laundry detergent
-Soaps
-Household chemicals
-Workplace chemicals
-Perfumes
-Animal dander
-Metals (such as nickel in jewelry)
While psoriasis is most often linked with external allergic triggers, eczema is often caused by food allergies. However, although they’re different diseases and have varying triggers, their treatments have many commonalities.

How to Effectively and Inexpensively Treat Eczema and Psoriasis
Eczema is “the itch that rashes,” meaning, there’s really no rash until you start scratching the itchy area. Hence, the first thing you need to do is to stop scratching! Addressing the itch -- As anyone with eczema will attest, this is easier said than done. But fortunately, there IS a really simple, inexpensive way to relieve the itch: Simply put a saltwater compress over the itchy area.
You’ll want to use a high quality natural salt, such as Himalayan salt. Simply make a solution with warm water, soak a compress, and apply the compress over the affected area. You’ll be amazed to find that the itching will virtually disappear!
Another method that can be helpful for reducing or stopping the itch is EFT.
Proper skin hydration – When working with any type of skin condition, you need to make sure your skin is optimally hydrated. Skin creams are rarely the answer here, but rather you’ll want to hydrate your skin from the inside out by consuming high quality, animal-based omega-3 fats in your diet. Your best sources for omega-3s are animal-based fats like krill oil or fish oil. I also find it helpful to include a bit of gamma linoleic acid, typically in the form of primrose oil, as this works remarkably well for eczema. Products like “krill for women” are good for both sexes for this condition as they have both fatty acids. Plant-based omega-3s like flax and hemp seed, although decent omega-3 sources in general, will not provide the clinical benefit you need to reduce inflammation and swelling in your skin.
Secondly, you’ll want to reduce your exposure to harsh soaps and drying out your skin with excessive bathing. Use a very mild soap when you cleanse your skin, especially in the winter to avoid stripping your skin of moisture. Taking care of your gut = Taking care of your skin – Many don’t realize this, but the health and quality of your skin is strongly linked to the health of your gut. I recommend taking a high quality probiotic to ensure optimal digestive health. Fermented foods can be used as well, but are neither as common nor as easy to use.
Diet and skin quality – Food allergies play an enormous role in eczema. In my experience, the most common offending agent is wheat, or more specifically, gluten. Avoiding wheat and other gluten-containing grains is therefore a wise first step.
If you were to visit my clinic outside of Chicago as a new patient, one of the first steps we would advise would be to go on a gluten-free diet for a number of weeks and carefully observe any health improvements. This is an enormously common problem and many of our patients are surprised to find how much improvement they actually achieve from this step.
Avoiding grains will also reduce the amount of sugar in your system, which will normalize your insulin levels and reduce any and all inflammatory conditions you may have, including inflammation in your skin.
Other common allergens include milk and eggs. I recommend you do an elimination trial with these foods as well. You should see some improvement in about a week, sometimes less, after eliminating them from your diet if either of them is causing you trouble.
Basking in the sun – Vitamin D in the form of sun exposure is your best friend when dealing with either of these skin conditions, but it’s especially helpful for psoriasis. I produced a one-hour lecture that explains the health benefits of this long under-appreciated vitamin, so if you haven’t seen it already, I strongly recommend you take the time to watch this free video now.
Ideally, you’ll want to get your vitamin D from appropriate sunshine exposure because UVB radiation on your skin will not only metabolize vitamin D, but will also help restore ideal skin function. High amounts of UVB exposure directly on affected skin – but not so much to cause sunburn! – will greatly improve the quality of your skin.
However, if you can’t get sufficient amounts of sun during the winter months, a high quality safe tanning bed can suffice. A safe tanning bed will provide the optimized forms of UVA and UVB wavelengths, without dangerous magnetic skin balance.
Why Conventional Treatments Fail
You don’t have to use expensive, dangerous medicines to treat eczema or psoriasis!
Steroid creams especially, are clearly something you’ll want to avoid, because although they work initially, you will tend to rapidly develop tolerance to them. These creams contain synthetic steroids, which are absorbed into your skin, and can wreak serious havoc with your adrenal system. So please, avoid steroid creams and other potentially dangerous medications for these skin conditions and use these natural methods instead. You’ll find they work almost all the time, especially if you diligently apply them.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

WIN YOUR VERY OWN JEANIE RUB MASSAGER!!!


DO YOU LIKE THE FEEL OF THAT FUNNY "BUFFER" THAT THE DOCTORS AND THERAPISTS USE ON YOUR BACK BEFORE AN ADJUSTMENT?
You can win your very own!!!


Through the month of December, Life Wellness Center is giving away a Jeanie Rub Massager to one lucky patient. All you have to do is refer someone into our clinic that you think may benefit from our care. They will receive a FREE chiropractic exam and consultation and you will receive an entry into the contest. The more people that you refer, the more times you are entered.
Jeanie Rub Massager helps;
  • Improves circulation
  • Helps reduce pain
  • Influences relaxation

What are you waiting for? We all know someone that needs relief from pain or discomfort in their life. Let Life Wellness Center help out. Direct someone to our website (www.lifewellnesscenter.net) for a "Gift of Health" certification or simply have them give us a call TODAY at 952-435-5300.

How Much Weight Do You Think You Will Gain This Holiday Season?

5, 10, 15 or more pounds!!
Instead, with a little planning, you can keep those extra lbs. away and manage stress at the same time!
Did you know it only takes 3,500 calories to gain one pound of fat? That is 500 calories per day per week.
That is only ……..
- One extra slice of pie
- 1 cup of eggnog
- 2 bottles of beer
- 7 crackers with cheese
- 4 cookies

Decide now to enjoy the holidays without the usual added lbs.
We have an option to help you as you do damage control those unplanned calories
Burn off those calories with our special Holiday Package available until Dec 31st!!

Holiday Survival Kit
$116 savings on…. Six Personal Training Sessions
plus
One massage session to manage holiday stress
plus
USANA Reset Kit
to get those cravings and weight gain under control!
Total Price For Everything=$514.oo!!
Regular Price : $616.00

This offer is good until December 31st!!

Go to our website (www.puravidafitness.com) or call us at 952-220-2448 to take advantage of this limited time offer

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Halloween 08': Totally 80's!

It was our "Back to the 80's" theme for Halloween this year. Pictured below; Tom K (Ghostbusters), Tom J. (Rocky Balboa), Dr. Tom and Dr. Shannon (Wayne and Garth - Wayne's World), Jeff (Prince) and Lynda, Karen, Jessica and Carolyn (80's chicks)

Thursday, October 30, 2008

VOTE!

Because Leo says so.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Probiotics: Bacteria for Good Health

Probiotics: The “good bacteria”.
Prebiotics: Non-digestible food ingredients which stimulate growth/activity of special bacteria.
Synbiotics: A combination of the two.

Benefits:
- Reduction of cancer-promoting gut enzymes.
- Prevention of respiratory tract infections.
- Relief from gastrointestinal inflammation and diseases.
- Prevention and relief from diarrhea and constipation.
- Prevention of allergies.
- Alleviation of lactose intolerance.
- Treatment of urogenital infections.
- May also help heart and autoimmune disease and prevent dental cavities.
Babies:
- May help newborns’ new, “clean” digestive system as it is introduced to other organisms.
- Other benefits:
- Protects the immune system and fights off invaders.
- Gastrointestinal, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Constipation.
- Brings calcium to the bones.

Upcoming Puravida Fitness events

Come join us and learn how important small adjustments to your day can rev up your metabolism AND boost your energy as your create new habits to last a lifetime!

1.) Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00 pm – “Releasing Fat”, Erik Peacock (cost = $10)

2.) Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00 pm – “How to be Forever Fit”, Scott Fjelsted
(cost = $10) Visit www.puravidafitness.com for more information and to register.

Check out our blog site at http://www.puravidafitness.blogspot.com/
This week we respond to “the exercise pill” scientists are talking about”.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Upcoming Seminars At Puravida Fitness This Month

“How To Release Fat”
Tuesday October 21st 7-8pm

“How To Be Forever Fit”
Tuesday October 28th 7-8pm

Go To http://www.puravidafitness.com/ for more info or to register for these seminars.
Check out or blog entry this week “A Perfect 10” at our blog site http://www.puravidafitness.blogspot.com/

Monday, October 6, 2008

Thank you!

Once again, my family and I would like to thank everyone for the well wishes and congratulations before and after the birth of our son this past week. It has meant a lot to us. I hope to see all of you real soon. In the meantime, enjoy this little pic of Dr. Tom and his son visiting us in the hospital. Nicholas is already waiting for his very first adjustment! ~ Jeff

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

A new addition to the LWC Family!

Baby "Nicholas"
was born 10/1/08 at 5:31pm to Life Wellness Center's own Massage Therapist, Jeff and his wife Helen. Nicholas weighed in at 8 lbs. 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. Mother and baby are doing great while father and big brother Danny couldn't be prouder.





Jeff and his family would like to thank all of the Life Wellness Center staff and patients for all of the good luck wishes and prayers over the last few months.
You are all the best!!!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Arlo and Janis

(Click on the image to view at a larger size)



Puravida Boot Camp Special


Boot camp Special $50 off for the first 4 participants who register.
Classes Run Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:30am
Go to the Puravida Fitness website at http://www.puravidafitness.com/ for more information or to register.
Motivate Yourself And Help The Needy with our “You Lose, They Gain” promotion.

From now until November 24th for every pound you lose we will donate $1 to the Community Action Council’s food shelves.
If you are in a rut this could be the perfect motivator for you to get going for a good cause
No cost to participate visits our website to get signed up or reply to this email. http://www.puravidafitness.com/

Have You Read the Puravida Fitness Blog??
Get our thoughts and observations about nutrition, fitness, and trends
and the latest buzz in the fitness and weight loss industry.
Read the latest entry: “The Power of Assessments”
Please post any comments or replies

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Testimonial

(If you have a testimonial about the excellent care that you've received at Life Wellness Center that you would like to let everyone know about, please contact one of our staff.)

"I started coming to Life Wellness Center last February. I had lost a lot of mobility in my body from 8 previous surgeries, and three years of my body trying to protect itself. I had lost two inches of my height, could not stand up straight, walked with a limp, and could not put my socks on my feet. I was desperate for help and relief from the pain that I was constantly in. I talked about this with a friend from my bible fellowship, and they recommended Dr. Shannon, and Life Wellness Center to me, and it changed my life. I can now stand up straight, my limp is nearly gone, I am no longer in pain, I gained back the two inches of my height that I had lost, and I can now put my socks on after 3 years of feeling like an inviolate. My thankfulness to the entire staff at Life Wellness Center, from the ladies up front, to Dr. Shannon, (and Dr. Tom for his assistance,) to Tom, the physical therapist, to his assistant Tom, to Andrew, who is everyone's assistant, to the staff that does massage, and to every part of that wonderful God sent team. Coming to your center has totally changed my life. You all have my thankfulness, and my total trust! Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Betty F

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

How To Finish Great in 08'!


Life Wellness Center and Puravida Fitness have teamed up with three other highly respected Lakeville health, fitness and wellness professionals to host THE event of the year.
It's a 2-hour extravaganza called...
"How To Finish Great In 08!"

The focus of the entire event is YOU, your body, your appearance and your health - because without your health, what do you really have?

This Blueprint for Success will provide the strategies and techniques that radically and rapidly improve your quality of life and will raise much needed funds for the Community Action Council.

You will have an opportunity to win some of the $700 in prizes we will be giving away at the event. Wait until you see what we have in store for you!

We are hosting this event for three reasons:

1. We want to give back to the wonderful Lakeville community that supports our businesses.

2. We want to challenge residents to get back on track with their health and fitness goals.

3. We want to raise money for a very worthy charitable organization.

We are not charging anything for you to attend "How To Finish Great In 08!" - all we ask is that you make a $10 tax-deductible donation to the Community Action Council. The Community Action Council will have a representative at the event to collect your donation and provide you with a receipt for tax purposes.
So you can help yourself and help others at the same time.

Go to our website to get all the details about "How To Finish Great In 2008!"

http://www.lakevillechallenge2008.com/

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Boot Camp Special Offer!!!

Puravida Fitness Bootcamp

$50 off for 1st Five Participants
Lose Up to 8 Pounds of Fat in 4 Weeks...
Guaranteed results or your money back!!!

Corporate Bootcamps *****Women Only Bootcamps ***** Mixed Bootcamps

Register At
www.puravidafitness.com

Starts Monday, September 7, at 6:00 AM,
Our new Bootcamp instructor, Randi Dahl brings her reputation
as an intense AND motivating instructor to Puravida Fitness!
The fitness camp is a fun, motivating way to lose weight, tone up
& feel great! Please call 952-220-2448 with any questions
Puravida Fitness is Podcasting!
Check out our first Podcast, “Let’s Get Loaded”
Go To
www.puravidafitness.com and check it out!!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

LWC just like the Olympics

The doctors and physical therapy department at Life Wellness Center also use kinesio tape and have been for years. If you have any question regarding kinesio taping, feel free to ask one of our doctors or P.T. department.

(Sorry, you have to watch a little commercial first before the actual report starts)

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Backpack Awareness

Is your child hurting his or her back?
Did you know that up to 60% of school-aged children experience some sort of back pain before they reach the age of 18 years old?
The dangers of a non-ergonomic or improperly used backpack can lead to:
- Neck, shoulder and lower back pain.
- Misalignment of the vertebra (subluxations).
- Numbness in the arms and fingers.
- Headaches.
- Postural misalignment.
- Abnormal gait.
- Disc herniation.
- Early osteoarthritis.
STOP BACKPACK INJURIES NOW!
Ask our doctors at Life Wellness Center how before problems begin.
Isn't your child worth it?

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Burnsville/Savage "Beat the Heat" races

Saturday, August 9, 2008 - Life Wellness Center helped sponsor the final set of races in the South of the River Recreators series.


Life Wellness Center's very own Physical Therapist Assistant, Tom Juhnke, took part in the 4 mile race!
Crossing the finish line!
Congratulations Tom!!!


Thursday, August 7, 2008

5 Reasons Why Your Child Needs Chirpractic Care Too!


Want to know the 5 reasons why your child needs chiropractic care? Then check out the latest issue of 'Twin Cities...naturally'. Available at the front desk of Life Wellness Center and at select locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area. This particular article was written by none other than Dr. Tom Schmidt, chiropractor and clinic director of Life Wellness Center. Get your free copy today!

Puravida Retreat Weekend!


The Retreat Weekend is fast approaching…..

Why not join us as we re-energize our bodies and minds

Grab your calendar and make the decision to spend the weekend of September 26, 27 & 28th on your health & well-being……because you deserve it!
Deposit of $100.00 per person reserves your spot

For more information and to register for one of the last two spots, visit: http://www.fitnessretreat.homestead.com/

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…….And as long as you have your calendar out, please plan to meet us at ENJOY! in Apple Valley.
We are hosting a Client Appreciation Happy Hour
on Friday, August 15th at 7:00 & would really like to see you there! (1st drink is on Puravida Fitness)

Let your trainer know or just call Erik at 952-220-2448
See You There!

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Lakeville Pan-O-Prog 2008

Life Wellness Center was proud to once again sponsor the Lakeville Pan-O-Prog races and participate in our first parade. Here are pictures from both the races and the parade.

Turn up your volume and ENJOY!!!

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Apple Valley Freedom Days

Life Wellness Center at the 2008 Apple Valley Freedom Days races (July 4th)

The Life Wellness Center cheerleaders: "L.W.C.!!!"

Karen P. (Office Manager)
Jessica F. (Massage Therapist)
Tom J. (Physical Therapist assistant)
Jessica and Karen.
Karen won 3rd place in her age group. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

See you at the Lakeville Pan-O-Prog!

Saturday, June 28, 2008

The LWC Summer Picnic/Party

Life Wellness Center's Office Manager, Karen Prouty, once again hosted the 4th Annual LWC Summer Party. (Turn up your speakers!)

Monday, June 23, 2008

2008 Farmington Dew Days Races

Life Wellness Center was a proud sponsor of the 2008 Farmington Rambling River (Dew Days) races





Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Peter aces LWC!

PGA Golf Pro instructor, Peter Krause, made a special guest appearance at Life Wellness Center on Monday, June 16th to demonstrate to LWC staff and patients helpful tips to improve their golf games.



Jeff G. (Massage Therapist), Peter Krause and Dr. Shannon Score
Dr. Shannon Score, Peter Krause and Tom J. (Physical Therapist assistant)

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Massage for Father's Day!

Give Dad the gift of Massage for Father’s Day.
Show your father, husband, or just that special man in your life how special they are by giving them the gift of massage for Father’s Day, because even dad deserves to feel good for a day.

Our experienced Massage Therapists will customize the perfect massage for him.
Also, with this special offer, purchase a massage gift certificate now before Father's Day (June 15, 2008) and you will receive $10 off that massage.
(Offer expires June 15th, 2008)
Call today or contact our Front Desk for details: 952-435-5300

(Massage cannot be used by the same purchasing party. See our Front Desk for details.)

Monday, June 2, 2008

Free golf seminar with a pro!

LIFE WELLNESS CENTER
presents


A FREE Golf Seminar with Peter Krause.

Are you looking to improve your game?

We will be having PGA MASTER PROFESSIONAL Peter Krause giving instructions and tips to improve your golf game and protect your back.

Monday, June 16th 7:00pm -8:00pm at Life Wellness Center.

Sign up at our Front Desk – space is limited, so sign up NOW!

Peter Krause: Named Golf Magazine’s Top 100 teachers in America. One of 25 PGA certified teachers in America. He has been awarded the Minnesota PGA Teacher of the Year 6 times and named Spaulding Top-Flite National Teacher of the Year in 1997. Peter is also the 2002 Horton Smith Award winner for Minnesota section; an award that goes to educational leaders. His mentor, Hank Haney, is a teacher to Tiger Woods, Mark O’Meara and other top professionals. In 2004, he won the Minnesota Senior Open and named Minnesota PGA Senior Player of the Year!For questions or more details, call us at 952-435-5300

For more information on Peter Krause, check out his web site at : http://www.peterkrausegolf.com/

Two SUPER Oppertunities to get IN SHAPE!

#1
Summer Sunrise!
Every Tuesday & Thursday
6:00 am – 7:00 am

Come join us for a brisk early morning walk (approximately 40 min.) followed by 20 minutes of abdominal, upper body work and stretching

Meet at the Life Wellness Center 10551 165th St. W Lakeville, MN 55044

Contact me to sign up:
Beth Dean, CPT
651-308-4814 (cell)
651-452-4658
badean5@aol.com

OR

#2

Boot Camp

Fitness Results on Purpose!

Join me for just 1 hour a day 2 times a week for 5 weeks and together we will transform your body ……..you will look and feel great by July!

Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 3rd–July 3rd
6am – 7am
Cost= $200/person

For more information and to register
contact Erik Peacock, CPT
at (952) 220-2448 or info@puravidafitness.com

See the attached flyers for complete information

Come join us and be glad you did.

North Shore Wellness Retreat


1st Annual Puravida Fitness North Shore Wellness Retreat at Cascade Lodge on the Majestic Shores of Lake Superior

RE-ENERGIZE RE-FOCUS RE-DEDICATE


It's time to RE-DEDICATE yourself by creating a true wellness plan and decide to PUT YOUR LIFE BACK IN BALANCE. This is easier said than done but WE CAN HELP!!

We have reserved 8 rooms at the Cascade Lodge on the majestic north shore of Lake Superior for a weekend DURING PRIME FALL COLOR SEASON!! We will have seminars and activities designed to help you back on the road to true wellness and balance in your

Some of the activities we are planning:
1.) Wellness Seminars to help you get refocused and create a true
wellness plan that is bulletproof

2.) Extreme Hiking for those that want to get their heart rate enjoy the beauty and fresh air of northern Minnesota

3.) Body Balance Workouts that feature a combination of stretching and
core exercises to wake up your muscles & relieve tension.

4.) Relaxation Stretching Times we will help you relieve tension and
stiffness in problem areas. We are bringing our stretching tables and
DMS massage machine.

5.) North Shore Bike Tour led by a trainer for you cyclists..
(rental mountain bikes available)

6.) We have also arranged for the lodge to cook us delicious and nutritious
dinners. Plenty of down time and more to come!

WE ANTICIPATE THAT THEY WILL GO FAST!!
FOR THE LOW PRICE OF $289 PER PERSON PLAN TO JOIN US
For more information and to register, please click the link below or call Erik Peacock at (952)220-2448:

Fitness Retreat Website

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Improve your golf game? See a professional!

LIFE WELLNESS CENTER
presents

A FREE Golf Seminar with Peter Krause

Are you looking to improve your game?
We will be having PGA MASTER PROFESSIONAL Peter Krause giving instructions and tips to improve your golf game and protect your back.

Monday, June 16th 7:00pm -8:00pm
at Life Wellness Center
Sign up at our Front Desk – space is limited, so sign up NOW!

Peter Krause: Named Golf Magazine’s Top 100 teachers in America. One of 25 PGA certified teachers in America. He has been awarded the Minnesota PGA Teacher of the Year 6 times and named Spaulding Top-Flite National Teacher of the Year in 1997. Peter is also the 2002 Horton Smith Award winner for Minnesota section; an award that goes to educational leaders. His mentor, Hank Haney, is a teacher to Tiger Woods, Mark O’Meara and other top professionals. In 2004, he won the Minnesota Senior Open and named Minnesota PGA Senior Player of the Year!

For questions or more details, call us at 952-435-5300
For more information on Peter Krause, check out his web site at : http://www.peterkrausegolf.com/

Boot Camp

Fitness Results on Purpose!

• Are you struggling to get weight loss and fitness results?
• Do you spend time in the gym, watch your diet & still don’t have the body you want?
• Or maybe you want to change your program up to blast past that plateau you are on

Let’s get started so you can really look great this Summer!

Join me for just 1 hour a day 2 times a week for 5 weeks and together we will transform your body ……..you will look and feel great by July!
The Camps provide all the expertise & benefits of one-on-one Personal Training with the camaraderie & motivation of working in a group of others with similar goals.

Anyone can do this, young or old, novice or advanced. If you have the desire to transform your body & build a leaner, healthier, more fit and more energetic YOU, our BOOT CAMP is the program you need!

Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 3rd – July 3rd
6am – 7am
Cost= $200/person

For more information and to register contact:
Erik Peacock, CPT
(952) 220-2448
mailto:Info@puravidafitness.com