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A New Direction!

Published by on July 15, 2021 | Leave a response

It’s been a while since we have been able to sit down and write a blog and update our FANS!  We have been crazy busy between summer, starting new locations, and re-modeling our focus and business plan!  If you have ever started a new business, you know this is common.  We prayed for direction and we have been led there!

If you know me, (Jen) you know I am all about WELLNESS.  Throughout my career, I have seen the many results of lives without wellness, and it has over the years become not only a hobby for me (running and clean eating) but also a passion to show others just how easy it is!

We were asked a few months ago to bring our wellness services to the Tri-County area, Levy, Dixie, Gilchrist. The amazing women at the Chiefland Elite Medispa recognized the need for care of the WHOLE person, and called on me to assist.  We could not have asked for a bigger blessing!  Chiefland is a place we called home for many years and we have many fond memories and ties to the community.  During my time in Cardiology, I spent 4 years going to Chiefland twice a week to provide Cardiology services to that area, and fell in love with small town medicine, as well as being honored to provide care to the community I loved.  I was absolutely delighted to be asked to return and bring my primary care, weightloss and hormone pellet services to that area!  It truly felt like home!

After a few weeks of a great response to our new direction, another wonderful woman, Dee from The Little Cottage Medispa in High Springs asked me to join her team at her location as well.  We look forward to starting there later this week and building relationships with yet another small town that is so welcoming to our healthcare services in their area!

With these changes, in addition to being a full time mom and homeschool teacher, I had to make the hard decision to re-structure To Your Health and Wellness, as we definitely were led in a new direction!  We are now focusing on Primary Care, Wellness, Weightloss and Hormone Pellets/Therapy.  We are armed with an incredible team of professionals for ALL your health and wellness needs, FROM INSIDE TO OUT! We will be practicing via Telehealth, in our Chiefland/Trenton locations and in High Springs.

Though our locations have changed (for the good) I will still be offering AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE Primary Care, and SOON will be offering a DIRECT PRIMARY CARE MODEL to these areas, which as a small business owner, is INCREDIBLE! (Stay tuned for a new blog soon on that!).  I truly have been given a wonderful opportunity to find my balance, live my dream and share my passions.  Who could ask for anything more!!!?  I look forward to caring for you and your families, and more importantly, KEEPING YOU HEALTHY!!!

If you have trusted us with your care THANK YOU, and if we haven’t met you yet, we are looking forward to it! Kind words on Google reviews help spread the word about how we have served you well and instill trust in future patients and clients. If you have 2-3 minutes right now, would you share that with us here?

If you are a Laser patient, we will gladly still be referring you to Erin Caudle, APRN for all your laser skin needs such as spider vein treatments and hair removal!

Be sure to join our mailing list to keep up to date with our launch of our new membership-based plans and for specials we will be offering in coordination with our entire SKIN CARE TEAM!!!

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Need Headache Help?

Published by on May 14, 2021 | Leave a response

Headaches and migraines are more than painful and inconvenient; they can hamper your productivity and dampen your mood. They literally can stop you in your tracks!  Knowing how to tell the difference between headaches and migraines can help you seek the correct treatment and get relief from your symptoms as quickly as possible.

Head pain, pressure, and throbbing are all common symptoms of headaches, although the location of these symptoms varies depending on the type of headache you have. Most people have had a headache at least once in their life. Often, they can be treated with over the counter medications with good relief, or addressing the cause.

IV Hydration Therapy for Migraines and Headaches

Our IV infusions have the vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants, and hydrating fluids that your body needs to counteract your symptoms. IV therapy thoroughly hydrates you, restores your levels of electrolytes and vitamins when over the counter medications just aren’t enough.

In addition to these ingredients, we offer additional anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea medication for further relief from your symptoms if you are suffering from a migraine, a more debilitating type of headache.

Headaches

Head pain, pressure, and throbbing are all common symptoms of headaches, although the location of these symptoms varies depending on the type of headache you have. Most people have had a headache at least once in their life.

There are three types of primary headaches, where an illness or other external factor is not the cause of symptoms.

  • Tension headaches: Often described as feeling like a tight band surrounding your head, tension headaches are caused by stress and – you guessed it – tension. Tension headaches can also manifest at the back of your head, in your neck, or even in your shoulders. If you think you might have a tension headache, take a break from what you are doing and try to relax to help ease your tightened muscles.

  • Sinus headaches: Sometimes called ‘allergy headaches’, this type manifests in your sinuses. You may experience pain or pressure behind your eyes, above your eyebrows, at the center of your forehead, or below your eyes. You can often, but not always, identify a sinus headache if these areas are tender when gently pressed. A warm compress can help ease sinus headaches, especially those that come with sinus infections.

  • Cluster headaches: A type of headache that generally manifests in a localized area, such as behind one eye or in a specific part of your head. Cluster headaches often happen in a series, one subsiding only to be replaced by another over a duration of minutes or hours. Some people may experience cluster headaches around the same time every day for a period of month. It is not yet certain what causes cluster headaches.

There are many types of secondary headaches, where an external factor or illness is casing symptoms. These types of headaches are linked to the cause. Below, we’ve listed several of the most common types, but this is not a comprehensive list:

  • Caffeine headaches: As the name suggests, caffeine headaches are directly related to your consumption of caffeine. You can get a caffeine headache either from ingesting too much caffeine or by suddenly stopping regular caffeine consumption. If you’re getting headaches from drinking too much caffeine, consider cutting back how many cups you drink per day. If your headaches stem from going cold turkey on caffeine, consider amending your approach to gradually remove caffeine from your routine.

  • Hypertension headaches: These headaches are caused by hypertension (high blood pressure), where the physical pressure in your veins contributes to your symptoms.

  • Dehydration headaches: This type of headache is caused when you have not ingested enough fluid. Because they do not have enough fluid to function optimally, your cells and veins shrink and pull away from the interior of your skull and can cause a dull or aching pain.

  • Hormone headaches: Some people may experience headaches that are related to changing hormones, especially during menopause, andropause, or pregnancy.

There are many more types of headaches, but these are the most commonly experienced types. Some people may experience episodic headaches, meaning that they happen every once in a while. Others may experience chronic headaches, which happen on a regular basis over an extended period of time.  If you have recurring headaches, our Certified Practitioners can guide you through care, prevention and treatment options.

Migraines

Migraines are a type of headache. Pain, pressure, and throbbing are some of the symptoms that overlap with headaches. Migraines can be thought of as a severe form of headache. This type of headache may last for hours, a couple of days, and potentially weeks for some people. Severe migraines can impact your work, school, and social life by making it challenging – if not impossible – to meet the demands of your schedule.

Migraines are characterized by several symptoms that make them distinct from other types of headaches:

  • Severe pain on one side of your head

  • Sensitivity to light

  • Sensitivity to sound

  • Nausea

  • Vision changes (such as lights or bright spots)

For those that suffer from migraines, learning how to avoid triggers and prevent episodes is key!  Keeping a log and discovering triggers are the first step to controlling them! But sometimes, we know, despite your best efforts, a migraine can occur anyway!  Then what?

The pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound can disable you completely, preventing you from participating in your daily life for days or even weeks at a time. Or, expensive, long ER trips!

Thankfully, there is another option that have provided the answer that so many headache migraine sufferers have been desperately searching for fast, effective relief with IV hydration therapy.

What is IV Hydration Therapy for Migraines and Headaches?

While it is important to properly assess a headache before any treatment to determine if outpatient care is right for you, we may refer you to emergency care under certain conditions.

However, if your symptoms are not new (for you) we can help!

IV hydration therapy, also called migraine IV treatments or migraine IV cocktails, utilizes a combination of vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants, hydrating fluids, and medication.

Delivered intravenously (via an IV drip), the migraine cocktail can be a highly effective option for counteracting migraine symptoms.  All monitored and certified by our licensed professionals. Either in the comfort of your home or in our quiet calm office… without waiting HOURS!

As your body is rehydrated and rebalanced, you can finally find relief. That is our goal!

Additionally, our migraine IV treatments also feature medications and can be customized to fight nausea and inflammation, so you can be back to feeling like yourself in no time.

IV treatments for migraines are a fast, convenient and cost effective treatment option, and typically take one hour or less to complete! The specific “cocktail” for migraine relief may be uniquely formulated to address your specific triggers and needs. All you’ll need to do is sit back, relax, and await the fast-acting relief the IV therapy can provide!

Not all headaches are migraines, and we have treatment options for other common headaches AND Migraines!!

We’d be glad to help get you back to your life!

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To Your Health and Wellness Lifestyle Intervention Programs (LIPs)

To Your Health and Wellness Lifestyle Intervention Programs (LIPs)

Published by on April 27, 2021 | Leave a response

Let’s face it, knowing what to eat and learning HOW to eat well is most people’s biggest challenge when it comes to changing our health and bodies.  It does not matter if your goal is to lose weight, add muscle or manage a health condition.  Eating is something we ALL enjoy, but eating healthy, for some, is a BIG challenge!

At To Your Health and Wellness, we have individual programs, where we treat food as medicine and get you on the path to wellness with a combination of nutritional guidance, lifestyle/habit coaching and personalized medicine.

Did you know that most people eat the same foods over and over again?  Think about what you eat for breakfast every day.  Most likely, you eat the same two, three or four foods every day, over and over again.  We are creatures of habit!  Unfortunately, in our society, our habits may not be healthy ones.

So, when is it time for a change?  Well, it depends.  For some, it is an event coming up and the desire to “look good”.  For others, it is the realization that we are at “the age” where our “seemingly healthy” friends are dying of preventable diseases like heart attacks or strokes. It may be a health care provider prescribing multiple medications for all your health problems, many to counteract a side effect for the one before.   For others, it may be a new baby, and the desire to lead a healthy, long, active life raising that child.  We all have reasons to desire change.  But to do this you have to learn new habits, which can be difficult!  There is so much out there in terms of “do this, and do that”.  Fad diets, miracle supplements, shakes and programs to “get rid of fat fast”.  It is hard to weed through all the information, know what is legit, healthy, sustainable, and be able to make the CHANGE in your lifestyle to avoid bouncing back to bad habits.

That’s where we come in!  Our Lifestyle Intervention Programs (LIPs) are programs that are designed by a multidisciplinary group of professionals to help make healthier habit and choices, and teach you how to maintain them as a lifestyle!

How it works

Our Certified Nurse Practitioner will sit with you and come up with an action plan.  After a full review of your health history, your current lifestyle, YOUR GOALS and desire to change.  We will review (or obtain for a very low cost) laboratory data and other measurable metrics, such as vital signs, weight and body measurements.  We will discuss your current activity level and your abilities.   We take the time with your current provider, likely, just doesn’t have time for! We obtain these metrics as you’ll hear us often talk about and celebrate with you NON-SCALE wins! Weight is only a part of the big picture, but not our focus here!

We make it easy and convenient

Most nutritional or “diet” programs start off with a stack of flyers, handout and blank spreadsheets to make a food diary.  Food journaling can be a daunting task that takes a lot of time.  It becomes like a giant math problem to find foods that will fit your nutritional needs, that won’t put you over your caloric budget for the day.  Our nutrition program provides recommended meal plans, specifically chosen for you, and grocery lists that are designed by licensed dieticians and doctors.  All of our plans are balanced to meet your personal caloric goals and special needs, from macros to allergies.  Whether you prefer to eat organic, have food allergies, want/need a low sodium plan or are aiming to increase your performance in the gym or as an athlete, we have a program for you!

Since mobile technology has made our lives so much more convenient, people desire immediate access to things anytime, anywhere.  Our LIPs nutritional program sends a personalized meal plan and grocery list right to your phone and email.  This way, you ALWAYS have your “list” ready and with you!  You will know what exactly you should be eating to meet your personal health and fitness, if indicated goals.  You can also access your information at home via any internet service.

Features of our LIPs

Here is a list of some of the features available to you through accessing your customized internet or mobile nutrition program:

·        Personalized mobile & web account

·        Meal plans & grocery lists with you always on your mobile device

·        Ability to log eating and exercise activities

·        Food exchanges to account for your likes/preferences/allergies

·        Ability to add custom foods

·        Ability to track your weight, measurements and vital signs

·        Messaging feature for direct access to your provider’

·        Online recipes and recipe creator

At your first visit, we will talk to your about a wide variety of meal program types that have been designed by dieticians and physicians which have been proven in clinical settings for many common diseases or conditions.

Here are a few options as examples:

·        Low Cholesterol/Low Fat

·        Heart Healthy/lowering your blood pressure

·        Stroke Prevention

·        Stable Blood Sugar

·        Paleo

·        Breast Cancer

·        Bone Health

·        Cancer Smart

·        Low Fat/Weight loss

·        Vegetarian/Vegan

·  Mature Woman/Post menopausal hormone balance

·        Hi or Low Glycemic plans

·        Energy Booster

·        Healthy Aging for men and women

·        Performance, body building

·        On-The-Go for busy/traveling frequently

·        Teen Scene

·        Low carb – American, Fast food, Italian and Mexican fiesta

·        Maternity pre & post natal – including “trying to get pregnant” and PCOS.

·        Organic low carb, low fat

·        Kosher low fat

·        Lactose intolerant

·        Mediterranean

·        High Fiber

·        Healthy Soy

·        Asian Explosion

·        Food allergies

·        Detox and Cleanse

·        Post Bariatric (very low calorie diet) VLCDs

·        Childhood Health and Obesity

What happens next after your action plan?

Your LIPs provider will continue to stay in close contact with you and follow up with you on your agreed time frame.  We will monitor your progress and celebrate “non-scale” victories along the way!  We will be your personal cheerleader and biggest fan because we KNOW you can do this!  We help you with the tools you need to get started and to maintain.  We do have prescription medications to use in some cases, as well as will guide you if you need or desire supplements.

Most of all, we WANT you to succeed, and are always a phone call, text or email away! Call today to start your journey or ask your healthcare provider for a referral to our office! (352)363-1034

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Peptide Therapy Now Available!

Peptide Therapy Now Available!

Published by on April 18, 2021 | Leave a response

At To Your Health and Wellness, LLC we have recently incorporated peptide therapies to our tools to improve health and wellness in our patient’s lives….

Peptide treatment for weight loss has been shown to accelerate the loss of that stubborn belly fat, increasing lean muscle mass and restore energy.  Ipamorelin, CJC 1295 and Semorelin are our go to peptides for weight loss. They are available in injection form.  We also use Ibutamoren, which is an oral peptide for optimum men’s health and to get the most out of your weight training! For most, these foreign terms. But, there is value in understanding what Peptides are and the benefits of peptides like Sermorelin, we’ll break it down for you here!

Let’s start with the basics of what peptides are and then dive into some questions that I often get pertaining to peptides for weight loss and anti-aging.

Peptides are made from amino acids and have many functions in the body. Peptides are chains of amino acids that improve cell signaling in the body. Most act like neurotransmitters, while some act like hormones. Many control and influence how our bodies react to diet and physical exercise.

Like many hormones, (such as testosterone which we have covered in the past) as we age, human growth hormone (HGH) production declines. After age 30, levels drop by over 1% each year. As a result, our bodies begin to show signs of aging, and cease to perform at an optimal level. Exogenous HGH use is not new, however, it has been linked with many unwanted side effects when injecting high doses of HGH.

Because peptides have the ability to boost your body’s own natural growth hormone production,  (rather than the “old way” of injecting HGH directly), they are rapidly replacing “traditional” Human Growth Hormone therapy.

Some “main-stream” medical professionals will call peptide therapy “controversial”… Did you know… Currently, there are currently over 60 FDA approved peptides. In fact, insulin was the first peptide approved in the US! They are just marketed and labeled by pharmaceutical companies as “medicines” and you may not even know what you are actually taking is a peptide!

So, what can peptides do for you?

Peptides have dozens of uses but the most common uses are helping to build muscle and reduce fat, improve energy, improve sexual function and to reduce GI and musculoskeletal inflammation.

 Most commonly, with peptide therapy, patients will report an improvement in:

  • Weight: Sermorelin, Ipamorelin and CJC 1295 can help to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. When combined with exercise, these peptides can improve lean muscle mass and help your body burn fat more efficiently. Sermorelin is highly effective at helping patients lose weight. These peptides are so effective at inducing weight loss because Human Growth Hormone stimulates the production of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1). Higher levels of IGF-1 lead to higher levels of metabolism, which make it easier to lose weight more quickly when one controls calories (we’ll help you with that!).  Higher levels of metabolism also provide the body with more energy and endurance for aerobic exercise.

  • Sleep: Peptides can help restore a normal sleep cycle. Abnormal sleep can completely disrupt your life with poor mental function, fatigue, mood changes and abnormal weight gain.

  • Athletic Recovery or Injury: Peptides have been shown to speed up and improve recovery from athletic performance or injury so that you can get back out there faster.

  • Improved Stamina: increased exercise tolerance and less requirement for rest

  • Surgical or injury healing: Peptide therapy has even been shown to improve healing after surgery, especially with surgeries involving bone, ligament, tendon and muscle.

  • Anti-Aging: Peptide therapy can make skin appear firmer or tighter and improve muscle fullness for a more youthful appearance and lifestyle

Basically, the most commonly prescribed peptides we use, are in combinations  and function to naturally boost growth hormone for better CELLULAR recovery.

Other peptide benefits include:

– Increases development of lean muscle growth through the development of new muscle cells

– Reduced body fat through lipolysis (fat breakdown)

– Increased energy, strength, and stamina

– Strengthening of the immune system

– Improved regulation of other hormones

– Improved libido

– Increased natural Human Growth Hormone production

We would be happy to schedule a consultation and help you determine if peptide therapy is the right choice in your health wellness journey!

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The Hype Behind Vitamin D

Published by on April 13, 2021 | Leave a response

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What is Vitamin D and what does it do?
Vitamin D is a nutrient you need for your health and wellness! It helps your body absorb calcium, one of the main building blocks for strong bones, thus important in preventing osteoporosis and spontaneous fractures (breaks) in older people.

Your body needs Vitamin D for other functions too. Your muscles need it to move, and your nerves need it to carry messages between your brain and your body. Your immune system needs Vitamin D to fight off invading bacteria and viruses.  Recently, there has been much hype about Vitamin D deficiencies and COVID-19! However, there are many conditions that are linked to low or insufficient Vitamin D levels such as:

• Vitamin D has also been shown to have affect on your mood, linking low Vitamin D to depression.

• Vitamin D significantly affects your bones as above and deficiencies are thought to contribute to chronic pain/joint pain.

• Vitamin D deficiencies can cause delayed wound healing, especially in difficult wounds such as diabetic ulcers and slow post-operative healing.

• Hair loss in women has also been linked to low Vitamin D.

• Muscle pain, fatigue and tiredness from which there is no other explanation (such as injury) has been tied to low Vitamin D levels as well!

As you can start to see, Vitamin D is an important part of your overall health!

What foods provide Vitamin D?

Very few foods naturally contain Vitamin D. Fortified foods (breads, cereals) provide most of the Vitamin D in the diets of people in the United States.

Almost all of the U.S. milk supply is fortified with about 3 mcg (120 IU) Vitamin D per cup. Many plant-based alternatives such as soy milk, almond milk, and oat milk are similarly fortified. But, foods made from milk, like cheese and ice cream, are usually not fortified.

• Vitamin D is added to many breakfast cereals and to some brands of orange juice, yogurt, margarine, and other food products.

• Fatty fish (like trout, salmon, tuna, and mackerel) and fish liver oils are among the best natural sources of Vitamin D.

• Beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks have small amounts of Vitamin D.

• Mushrooms provide a little Vitamin D. Some mushrooms have been exposed to ultraviolet light to increase their Vitamin D content.

Can I get Vitamin D from the sun?

Your body makes Vitamin D when your BARE skin is exposed to the sun. Most people get at least some Vitamin D this way. However, clouds, smog, old age, wearing sunscreen and having dark-colored skin reduce the amount of Vitamin D your skin makes. Also, your skin does not make Vitamin D from sunlight through a window, especially tinted windows!

As we know, ultraviolet radiation from sunshine can cause skin cancer, so it’s important to limit how much time you spend in the sun. Although sunscreen limits Vitamin D production, health experts recommend using sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more when you’re out in the sun for more than a few minutes because of these risks, therefore reducing the amounts produced as above!

What kinds of Vitamin D dietary supplements are available?

Vitamin D is found in multivitamin/multimineral supplements. It is also available in dietary supplements containing only Vitamin D or Vitamin D combined with a few other nutrients. The two forms of Vitamin D in supplements are D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). Both forms increase Vitamin D in your blood, but D3 might raise it higher and for longer than D2. Because Vitamin D is fat-soluble, it is best absorbed when taken with a meal or snack that includes some fat, therefore is often taken incorrectly and not absorbed, seeing very little difference in labs from just oral supplementation.

At To Your Health and Wellness, we now offer Vitamin D by injection for better absorption and all the benefits in addition to our menu of wellness services such as Hydration therapy, Peptides, Vitamin B12 Lipo shots and Hormone Replacement Therapy to meet YOUR health and wellness needs!

Contact us today to find out if you are a candidate and to begin your injections! A simple blood test and history will tell us how we can help your Vitamin D and overall health! If you have recently had labs, ask your provider to refer you to us to get started on Vitamin D injections and bring a copy of your labs to your first appointment!

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New Product Alert! Lipotropic Injections Available Now - Gainesville, FL

New Product Alert! Lipotropic Injections Available Now – Gainesville, FL

Published by on March 20, 2021 | Leave a response

We are almost through the first QUARTER of 2021!

Have you already bailed on your New Year’s weight loss or fitness resolutions?? Why? Because hard work that yields little or even no results doesn’t seem worth it…. If you aren’t seeing results you want, you have likely fallen back into old habits or just thrown in the towel!

The biggest motivator in any weight loss or fitness program is seeing those pounds melt off and muscle tone sneak through. We talk a lot about weight loss, especially not being about starving yourself, spending 40 hours a week at the gym or beating yourself up for missing a day.  But really, it’s about providing your body with what it needs to FUNCTION OPTIMALLY!

Is your body missing essential nutrients that support the metabolic process, which often happens when you are eliminating food groups or are just starting and significantly cutting calories?  Even a healthy diet and exercise routine may not be enough. At To Your Health and Wellness, LLC we have a new product  we are seeing many patients finally shed those stubborn unwanted pounds with the help of lipotropic injections! And, getting other benefits along the way!

SO, WHAT ARE LIPOTROPIC INJECTIONS?

A lipotropic injection is a shot (intramuscular or subcutaneous) that contains a combination of nutrients that enhance liver function and speed up the breakdown and removal of fat from your body. The exact formula of each lipotropic injection varies, but they all contain one or more fat-burning compounds, such as:

• Chromium picolinate

• Choline

• Methionine

• Vitamin B6

• Vitamin B12

• L-Carnitine

Lipotropic injections help to maximize the impacts of a healthy diet and exercise routine by optimizing your body’s ability to burn fat. Weight loss is not the only health benefit of lipotropic injections, though and again you know we talk about NON-SCALE victories!  They can also help lower cholesterol, prevent liver damage, balance hormones, boost the immune system, increase energy levels, and improve overall wellness.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM LIPOTROPIC INJECTIONS?

When you come in for your first consultation, we will discuss your health and wellness goals and determine if a lipotropic formula will possibly help you meet them.

As with any healthy weight management program, it’s important to be realistic about your results. But more importantly, we to aim for long-term lifestyle changes that help you feel great and motivate you to continue making healthy choices.

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED LIPOTROPIC SHOTS

Although everyone is different, as a general rule, we recommend coming in for weekly or biweekly lipotropic shots. Each week, you’ll receive an injection in your thigh, hip, upper arm, or buttocks to replenish the nutrients that optimize your liver’s fat-burning functions.  Again, it depends on your goals and your current dietary restrictions/intake.

MORE ENERGY

L-Carnitine, choline, and other compounds in the lipotropic injection increase the metabolism of your fat cells and turn them into energy.  Say goodbye to the sluggish feeling that sets in after lunch. Unlike a caffeine jolt that barely helps you make it to 5:00, lipotropic injections provide an energy boost that is both natural and long-lasting.

WEIGHT LOSS

Lipotropic injections work best when used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise routine. When feelings of sluggishness are replaced with the abundant energy of an increased fat metabolism, you can expect to get more impact from each visit to the gym, your daily run or whatever you physical activity of choice is! Additionally, lipotropic injections help to preserve lean muscle mass, further enhancing your metabolism so that you continue burning calories for hours after you work out.

IMPROVED MENTAL CLARITY

The B vitamins that aid in the fat-burning process also provides a number of brain benefits, including a memory boost, improved clarity and concentration, balanced mood, and the prevention of mental fatigue. If you’re deficient in the B vitamins contained in your lipotropic injection, you can expect to feel an improvement in overall wellness right away. We encourage lab work regularly to keep your levels in mind when dosing for you (we can do that too!).

HEALTHY SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS

Although having stronger hair and nails doesn’t translate to weight loss in any way, it’s a welcome perk for those who receive regular lipotropic injections. The combination of nutrients in many lipotropic formulas support healthy hair, skin, and nails by detoxifying the body, supporting the production of new skin cells, and aiding in the creation of proteins that strengthen hair and nails.

If you think Lipotropic injections may be right for you and your wellness, weight loss or fitness journey, call us today! 352-363-1034

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Alleviate Seasonal Allergies with IV Therapy

Published by on March 10, 2021 | Leave a response

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To Your Health and Wellness, LLC now has IV therapy!

One of the immunity promoting IV therapy formulas, called a “Meyers Cocktail”, is a specially formulated nutritional blend to boost the immune system and help alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Seasonal allergies develop from being exposed to airborne irritants, like pollens or weeds, that appear only during certain months of the year. Seasonal allergies are also known as allergic rhinitis or hayfever. Still, this name can be misleading because seasonal allergies can strike during fall and spring, too, not just summer when it is “hay” season! We are already starting to see that all familiar yellow coating on everything outdoors due to pollen! The allergens in the air cause the immune system to respond by creating antibodies like it is trying to fight off an infection. The antibodies cause histamine to release, and that triggers the body to react, triggering allergic reactions.

Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies

Symptoms of seasonal allergies include itchy, runny nose, watery or puffy eyes, coughing, throat irritation, sinus congestion, headache, fatigue, wheezing, sneezing, and itchy skin. These symptoms are uncomfortable and an inconvenience for anyone that suffers from seasonal allergies. The good news is that our specialty immunity formula is an effective way to alleviate symptoms of seasonal allergies- while working with your body’s natural defenses and boosting immunity. Our therapies can also be updated with an antihistamine to address allergies during a “bad” attack.

How Does IV Therapy Help Alleviate Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies?

When the body has detected an allergen in the air it tries to protect itself by flushing the irritant out of the body. This manifests as a runny nose and watery eyes, which can cause dehydration if those lost fluids are not replaced. Our specially formulated Immunity blend formula comes with IV fluids to replace those lost fluids and electrolytes that are necessary for the body to regain balance! Seasonal allergies and irritants create inflammation in the body, which results in the stuffy nose and redness we associate with allergies. Our Meyers Cocktail immunity blend contains essential minerals and vitamins that contain anti-inflammatory properties. Included are the following ingredients to demonstrate how it can help alleviate symptoms of seasonal allergies:

B12

Seasonal allergies put the body into a state of stress as it tries to fight off the irritants that are causing inflammation. Stress uses up the body’s internal supply for vitamin B, which can further exacerbate symptoms. Studies on B12 have suggested that it can reduce allergy symptoms, specifically sneezing, congestion, and runny noses.

B Complex

B complex is a blend of several B vitamins that is included in our immunity blend IV, specifically B6, which is also known as folate. This helps regulate inflammation to suppress allergy symptoms and decrease the severity of an allergy attack. Some studies show B6 helps to lessen throat constriction and reduce mucus buildup in the nose. The B complex as a whole helps to boost the immune system during a time of stress.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a like a magic mineral, as we use it in many of our formulas! Among many things, it is a natural antihistamine and helps relieve contracted airways to the lungs. Its calming effect relaxes the body and the bronchial tube and lowers histamine release. By reducing the histamine levels in the body, magnesium can help alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is especially potent for allergy symptom relief, and that’s why we include it in our Immunity IV treatment! It is another natural antihistamine, and it can stop the body from releasing histamine and make it break down faster in the body once it is already released. As above, studies show Vitamin C can significantly reduce symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Calcium

In addition to helping with bone health,  Calcium restores normal cellular function of nerves and muscles and is an especially important part of your healthy immune system!

Saline

Allergy symptoms can dehydrate the body through fluids lost as the body tries to flush out irritants that trigger a reaction. As the body dehydrates, histamine creation increases in an attempt to hold on to the remaining water supplies in the body. This triggers allergy symptoms as the body tries to regain homeostasis. Drinking water can be useful, but for instant results, IV fluids are injected directly into the bloodstream bypassing the digestion system for a 100% absorption rate – Saline is our “base” which provides the bulk of your IV hydration.

Additional Supplements

All of our drips can be customized to provide additional immunity support. Benadryl can be added to the Immunity Drip formula, or any of our treatments, for an extra boost and immediate relief from symptoms. Benadryl is an antihistamine and commonly used to alleviate symptoms of seasonal allergies. This medication is useful because it blocks the synthesis of histamine. Our specialty formulated IV delivery method means that relief is instantaneous for those high pollen count days!

Our Meyer’s Cocktail/Immunity IV blend is just one of our specialized treatments at To Your Health and Wellness, LLC and is an effective and convenient way to get immediate relief from seasonal allergy symptoms. Our unique blend made up of vitamins and minerals is a natural way to boost the immune system and trigger the body’s natural response to protect itself. All our treatments are designed to rehydrate the body, flush allergens out of the system, and alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

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The “Perfect” Diet

Published by on March 1, 2021 | Leave a response

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Today is Part 2 of exploring what is a perfect, healthy diet & what supplements one needs for a healthy life.

You could make yourself crazy trying to know what is the best thing—keto, paleo, gluten free, fat free, no carb, low carb, vegan, meal replacement shakes and more…

In medicine, when we diagnose a condition, if there are 20 different treatments for a condition, there would not be much confidence in the diagnosis. Patients expect a diagnosis and treatment to “cure” them.

For example, if you have appendicitis- there is only one treatment for it—have your appendix out. That is because it is essentially the only treatment.

Unfortunately though, diets and treatment of diet-related conditions, such as obesity, sexual dysfunction, generalized pain, high cholesterol, diabetes (type 2) all often fall into another category.  There are so many recommendations out there, that there probably is not one single good answer or “cure”.  As providers, our patients often ask for the “perfect” diet when we discuss the effects of lifestyle and diet on many of these conditions.

At To Your Health and Wellness, LLC., our providers believe the “perfect” diet is the healthy diet for you in which you can maintain.  We help our patients explore several diet plans, which fit your need to be both generally healthy and palatable enough for you to keep it up. We focus on LIFESTYLE CHANGES you can maintain!  This does not mean you will not have occasional lapses, but it does mean that the diet is actually not a diet, it is a lifestyle.

It is a way you eat on a daily basis, with your HEALTH in mind, that is both satisfying and helps you meet your health goals.  From a medical standpoint, this typically does not mean eliminating any one category of food, but rather, focusing on eating whole foods, such as plentiful fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.

You will hear us talk about the “number one killer in the world” – Cardiovascular disease.  A Mediterranean type of diet is probably the most sensible diet from a clean eating, cardiovascular standpoint, with an overall focus on mostly plant-based foods, and has good data behind it. A “way of eating”, if you will, that follows this type of diet can show great improvements in your overall health, including decreased blood pressure, weight loss and decreased insulin resistance/glucose levels and cholesterol. Thus, some may consider this a “perfect diet”. We are happy to discuss and explore this type of eating with you and monitor your progress and ability to maintain this type of “diet”.

Call us today to start your wellness journey and improve your overall health discussing how you could possibly benefit from supplements or dietary changes that may be making you not feel your best!

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The Importance of Supplements

Published by on February 23, 2021 | Leave a response

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Today is Part 1 of 2 – to be able to talk about a healthy lifestyle and way of eating, we have to talk about supplementation. No matter what social media platform you use, or what wellness blog/magazine/show you follow, you will likely hear so much conflicting information and so many commercialized sources telling us their “science based” diet, shakes, supplement etc. is the best way to lose weight or stay healthy.

Beyond “which diet”, we are also often asked which vitamins are necessary, if any, to maintain healthy lifestyle? Most studies show that very few diets meet all our nutritional needs. Even those of us that eat very “clean” end up falling short on certain key nutrients. This is in part due to the lack of nutrients in our food supply, or the lack of the ability to be able to afford 100% fresh, nutrient-filled diets. Additionally, years of commercialized farming has demineralized some of our soil and our food. Choosing organic and locally grown produce has a slight advantage but still often falls short and again, can be expensive!

Another problem is that certain nutrients are not readily found in food. For example, Vitamin D3 (an essential hormone and vitamin— key for immune support, mood, bone health, muscle strength and more) is not found in significant quantities in food. There are some foods, such as liver that do contain large amounts of D3, but again it is rare. D3 is obtained from sun exposure. However, most of us do not sit in the sun shirtless, year round (hello skin cancer risk) to get adequate vitamin D. The epidemic of vitamin D deficiency, and its impact, has been brought further to light by the COVID crisis, as you may have seen an increase in the media recently about studies showing this important vitamin on your immune system!

Other nutrients are added only to certain processed foods, such as iodine. Those who avoid processed foods and table salt (for good health reasons) may become iodine deficient, which results in lowering metabolism and other negative effects on your health. Likewise, in the name of better health (such as following a Mediterranean or plant-based diet) many avoid eating red meat. In doing so, they can become iron deficient and have low total body iron stores leading to low energy, fatigue, thinning hair and more.

Yes, good healthy diet is important for so many reasons, yet, as above, it is not always enough!  A “personalized vitamin” approach that takes into account your dietary habits, lifestyle and health concerns is the best way to get the exact nutrients you need.  Just as vitamin deficiencies an be harmful so can taking too many vitamins. Taking the wrong vitamins can lead to a waste of money and simply really expensive pee!  Our providers can help round out your healthy habits so that you can benefit from both eating well and filling in nutritional gaps.

There are so many different supplements out there on the market. Many people often want to pursue a healthier lifestyle and try supplements, but it can be confusing and overwhelming to figure out which ones to take, what brand to use, if they are safe and if they are “good quality”.

It is important to note that Dietary supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). So unlike drugs, they aren’t required to meet the same strict standards. Also, supplements are not permitted to be marketed for the purpose of treating, diagnosing, preventing, or curing diseases. That means supplements should not make disease claims, such as “lowers high cholesterol” or “treats heart disease.” You’ll often see a play on wording such as “patient reports improved energy” or “COULD help lower cholesterol”. Basically, a supplement can have a small amount of the “usable” vitamin or mineral a patient seeks, and other fillers, oils, gelatins, etc., which allow the company to mass-produce the supplement and sell them for cheap. No one really regulates this industry unfortunately!

There are good, high-quality products out there, but there are also many not-so-good ones as above.

At To Your Health and Wellness, LLC, you will often hear us say “there is no magic pill”.  We believe that supplements often have a great role in the “cycle” of healthy habits.  We offer affordable, HIGH quality BioTe nutraceuticals that may meet your needs. BioTE® CORE+ is the only nutraceutical line specially created to supplement bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), however they are also very beneficial in everyday health in patients, who do not require or who have not yet started BHRT, as part of their wellness plans! Here are some of the supplements we offer and benefits:

DIM SGS+

As we age, our testosterone levels drop naturally. This in turn increases our estrogen levels. An overload of estrogen can significantly damage our bodies. People with higher levels of estrogen have increased risk of weight gain, bloating, water retention and other complications. Do you suffer from any of these symptoms? DIM SGS+ might work for you!

This product is derived from broccoli and pomegranate. DIM is short for diindolylmethane, which is a hormone “balancer.” DIM will stimulate your metabolism, and it could help regulate the ratio of estrogen, so you feel great!

This product is soy-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. It is for men and women to balance estrogen.

ADK 5 & 10 (doses)

Osteocalcin, a protein secreted in bones, assists your bones by reabsorbing older bone and laying down new bone. Vitamin D3 helps produce osteocalcin and improves the absorption of calcium. D3 needs assistance from vitamin K2. K2 helps strengthen the bone and improves blood circulation. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that supports these two vitamins and the immune system.

ADK 10 has a higher dose of D3. We help you determine which dosage is right for you!

This product is soy-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. It is for men and women to support improved bone, metabolism and immune system health.

BioTE® PROBIOTICS

Your body needs probiotics, which are living microorganisms, like bacteria and yeast.

Both BioTE Multi-Strain Probiotics 20B help support your gut health. They can help with digestive issues and bloating.

These products are soy-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. They are designed for men and women to support hormone balance and overall gut health.

BioTE® OMEGA 3 + COQ10

As we age, our body’s production of CoQ10 starts to decrease. This helps your body’s cells generate energy.

This nutraceutical includes EPA and DHA from fish oil with Coenzyme Q10.

This product is soy-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. They are designed for men and women to support heart, blood vessel, brain, bone and muscle health. They often are reported to help patients with joint pain and stiffness.

BioTE® IODINE PLUS

Your body depends on two hormones – thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) – to regulate your body’s metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Thyroid health is a big problem in our country and often leads to weight gain, inability to lose weight and decreased energy.

This product is soy-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. It is designed for men and women to boost energy levels, metabolism and natural hormone production to aid in thyroid-related health.

BioTE® METHYL FACTORS+

Methylation is a biochemical process that impacts your body’s ability to efficiently regulate cardiovascular, neurological, reproductive and detoxification systems. To encourage methylation, you need specific nutrients.

This product is soy-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. It is designed for men and women to promote a happy heart, quick cognition, improve energy levels (Vitamin B) and bone health.

BioTE® ARTEROSIL HP

Your arteries and veins have a protective lining called the endothelial glycocalyx. This lining prevents cholesterol from adhering to the endothelial wall. High blood glucose, high cholesterol, oxidative stress (smoking) and inflammation can damage this delicate lining.

This product is soy-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. It is clinically proven to restore the endothelium’s protective lining for improved heart, circulation, skin and sexual health.

Call us today to start your wellness journey and improve your overall health discussing how you could possibly benefit from supplements or dietary changes that may be making you not feel your best!

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Weight Loss - You Don’t Have to Do it Alone - Medical Weight Loss, Gainesville, FL

Weight Loss – You Don’t Have to Do it Alone – Medical Weight Loss, Gainesville, FL

Published by on February 4, 2021 | Leave a response

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is one tool we can help you Improve Your Weight Loss Efforts, in addition to our other medically guided weight loss plans!

How Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy may help you lose weight!

Jennifer Munksgard, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC talks with you about BioTE bio identical hormone pellets & how they can help you feel better and reach your goals.

Do you find it overwhelming and downright frustrating to lose weight? You’re not alone. So-called “proven” diet trends come and go, all the while making outrageous claims of pounds lost. You give up carbs, nosh like a caveman, count your calories, and, even if you do drop the weight, it seems to come back with a vengeance once you resume a more typical lifestyle. And what if you don’t have a ton of weight to lose, but maybe just those last stubborn pounds?

If you’re eating a healthy diet, watching your portions, and skipping dessert  and just can’t shed those stubborn pounds,  the odds are your metabolism is thwarting your weight loss efforts.  We all know age, a sedentary lifestyle, and yo-yo dieting all impact your metabolism… but what’s at the very core of making your body burn away those calories from that spaghetti dinner? And what can be done to turn up your metabolism and boost your weight loss?

THE HORMONE CONNECTION

It’s hard to overstate how much control hormones have over what goes on with your body. Your growth and development, fertility, immune system, cardiovascular system, and even your behavior all rely on these chemical messengers to keep things running in good order. Your ability to metabolize food for fuel is directly connected to your hormones.

Two of the primary hormones that regulate things like cravings and metabolism are estrogen and progesterone. When one or both levels fall, you will not only have a difficult time losing weight, but you will see your weight increase, despite your best efforts. Adjusting your hormones to the proper levels is necessary to prevent additional weight gain and improve your ability to lose weight.

Beginning at around age 30, your body curtails how much of certain growth hormones it produces. At about 40, women’s production of estrogen begins to slow down, as does progesterone, and in men, testosterone wanes. Believe it or not, testosterone also sharply declines in women, and is responsible for many of the same effects in women as men (Think- “dadbod”).

This decrease in hormones interferes significantly with your body’s ability to lose weight. You have less energy, which may cut into motivation when it comes to exercise. Your metabolism slows to a crawl, your fat-burning muscle mass decreases, and you’ll notice an increase in abdominal fat.

HORMONAL IMBALANCE CAN LEAVE YOU FEELING UNMOTIVATED

Out-of-whack hormones affect you in so many ways. Aside from a lack of energy and a slowed metabolism, you may also feel depressed and irritable, and experience some serious food cravings. Think about this: If you’re cranky, tired, depressed, and want nothing to eat but chocolate, caffeine to have energy and potato chips, you might have a tough time losing weight. And imbalanced hormones are at the core of this struggle.

Hormone replacement therapy and optimizing your hormones,  can help you balance your hormones, which decline with age and reclaim control of your life. Bioidentical hormones, which are made from plant sources, offer a safe and natural solution to restore this hormonal balance.

Individual patient’s results vary, however we have seen many many patients through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy begin to feel as one should: vibrant, energetic, calm and healthy. And you’ll likely begin to see a payoff for all of your weight loss efforts.

THE BENEFITS OF BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT

Managing your hormone imbalance with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy benefits you in so many ways: from restoring your libido, to giving you back that energy you once had, and helping you achieve your weight loss goals.

However, every case is unique and you’ll need a full assessment before we can customize the right formula to restore balance. Many factors can come into play when it comes to trying to lose weight — and if you succeed, to keeping those pounds from coming back.

If you’ve tried a thoughtful, focused approach to lose weight and find that those stubborn pounds just won’t budge, you may be the ideal candidate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). We are happy to discuss BHRT and other options for effective, safe and medical guided weight loss!   Contact To Your Health and Wellness, LLC today.

We have flexible office hours in our Gainesville, FL, office and are ready to help you achieve your wellness goals!!

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