Wellness
  • Jennifer Lane

Cleanse and Restore 2019
Cleanse and Restore 2019 275 183 Jennifer Lane

Do you want to hit a re-set button on your health? DoTerra has an amazing 30-day cleanse that will  get you the results you want! Guided cleanse starts January 14th. Interested?

Here’s what’s involved. Purchase the doTerra Cleanse and Restore kit ASAP! Go to my DoTerra website and order the Cleanse and Restore Kit which comes with a one-year membership to DoTerra. The membership gets you 25% off retail prices and much more! The Kit comes with a 30-day supply of supplements and oils and a guide to how to take them.

There are 3 phases to the cleanse: 1. Activate 2. Reset 3. Restore. The supplements change every 10 days to help you detox your liver, kidneys, respiratory system and gut. You are allowed to eat during this diet and a Whole 30 diet is highly recommended for maximum benefit and results. Coupled with drinking plenty of water, you will be amazed at the results!

In addition to the kit, you are invited to join a closed Facebook Group that will offer you support, encouragement, recipe ideas and guidance on how to do the cleanse. The group cleanse starts on January 14th so to participate, you need to order the kit, notify me of your interest and I will add you to the closed group.

I do this cleanse about 4 times per year, usually with the season changes. It always helps re-set my digestive system gets me back on track to eating a clean and healthy diet. Let’s start 2019 off on the right foot… together!
  • Jennifer Lane

New Year’s Resolutions: How to be successful!
New Year’s Resolutions: How to be successful! 619 330 Jennifer Lane

Happy 2019! If you are like most people, you are reflecting on 2018, successes and failures, things tried, goals that you accomplished and some that you fell short of meeting. You are also looking forward to 2019. What goals are you setting for this year? What resolutions do you have for yourself? Or have you decided to not set any goals or resolutions because you have never had any success meeting them? It’s not worth setting them, because by week 3 of January you’ve given up.

Here are some of the most common New Year’s Resolutions. They should sound familiar… Lose weight, exercise regularly, quit smoking-drinking-eating dessert. What about setting more realistic goals that are measurable and attainable and that you can get help achieving?

What usually gets in the way of you accomplishing your goals? What I hear frequently is “well, I started running to lose weight but then my knee started hurting again, so I quit“. Or, “I signed up for an monthly unlimited package of yoga classes but I tweaked my back again“. Or, “I was working out with a trainer and thought I could handle more weight but now my shoulder really hurts. I can’t even put my jacket on without pain!”

Here is my challenge and offer to you. I want you to set the goal of getting rid of that nagging pain or chronic issue that always gets in the way of your wellness goals. And I want to help! As a physical therapist, I help people set goals and then work to meet them. Come in for an evaluation and treatment so you are set up for success in 2019. Using manual therapy skills, functional dry needling, therapeutic exercise prescription and much more, I can help you get pain-free and moving in a positive direction! Don’t put it off another day!

Once you have addressed the underlying issues, you can meet those other goals of losing weight, exercising much more easily. Don’t let your chronic ankle instability, nagging low back pain or recurring hip issues get in your way of success.

Start 2019 off taking care of yourself. Holistic PT can help you eliminate the obstacles that derail you from success.
  • Jennifer Lane

Frankincense: The King of Oils
Frankincense: The King of Oils 241 360 Jennifer Lane

I want to tell you about Frankincense, it’s history, how to use it and how you can get it for free! You may be familiar with the smell of frankincense if you have spent any time in church. Frankincense and Myrrh were diffused during the hoidays, swung around by the priest in a vessel while he walked up and down the aisles. But did you know that frankincense is a powerful essential oil that can help improve your complexion, boost your immune system, support your nervous system, and eliminate headaches? This is why it is called the King of Oils. If you use essential oils in your daily routine, then you know Frankincense can be used for almost anything. Here are just 10 uses for this amazing oil…

  1. Relieves Stress
  2. Promotes Good Sleep
  3. Boosts Immunity
  4. Reduces Inflammation
  5. Fights Oral Infections
  6. Nourishes Skin and Reduces Acne
  7. Relieves Digestive Issues
  8. Alleviates Respiratory Problems
  9. Balances Hormone Levels
  10. Kills Harmful Germs and Bacteria

In ancient times, it was considered “Liquid Gold” and was one of the most valued essential oils in the world. It has been used worldwide in religious ceremonies, during meditation and for overall wellness for many years. DoTerra incorporates it into most of its skin care line and it is consistently one of the most popular oils.

This December, you can get it for free! When you place a 200 PV order with doTerra, they will send you a 15mL bottle for free. It is regularly priced $69.75 (wholesale). This year, give the gift of good health and get your holiday shopping done all at once with doTerra products, and buy something nice for yourself. You deserve it! Need help placing an order? Contact me directly. I am here to help! For more information and uses of frankincense, click here.

 

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Reducing the Toxic Load in your Home and your Body
Reducing the Toxic Load in your Home and your Body 275 183 Jennifer Lane

Every week I go to the local market and buy organic fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy and eggs. My family and I eat most meals at home, cooking with healthy fats, and balanced nutrition. Recently, I started thinking about all the other products I buy for the household. As needed, I run down to Target to re-stock the kids and my husband and I on deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, facial cleanser and lotion, to name just a few. It dawned on me that the products that we put in our bodies should also be organic, healthy and plant-based. The chemicals listed on these product bottles was mind-boggling. And I kept thinking, “We are putting these chemicals on our bodies everyday”. It was time to make a drastic change. I pulled out all these products that I have bought and started trying to figure out ways to replace them. Luckily for me, I was able to find an entire product line from one company, DoTerra to replace all the products that my family and I had been using. So I placed my order and we all started using the new products.

I wasn’t convinced that they were going to be as effective as what we were using. Lots of all-natural products don’t seem to last as long, work as well, etc. But I was pleasantly surprised! Not only was I blown away by the quality of the products, we all started seeing secondary benefits to using them. After using the Shampoo and Conditioner for a month, my hair felt thicker, fuller and healthier. The deodorant did not leave any heavy residue on our clothes and the lotion was deeply moisturizing and healing to small skin irritations.

I continue to replace products in my house. Next project will be the cleaning cupboard but for now I feel really good about how I have reduced the toxic load on my family and myself!
  • Jennifer Lane

Healthy Living into your Senior Years
Healthy Living into your Senior Years 1280 895 Jennifer Lane

Putting the Pieces Together: Health, Self-Care and Seniors

Maintaining your health is not a single activity. Instead, it’s the combination of eating well, exercising, keeping your mind active and socializing. These activities are all part of a healthy self-care regimen, which is important for people of all ages. As an older adult, you have to pay careful attention to each aspect or, like an unfinished puzzle, your health and wellness will never be complete.

Keep reading to see how your daily activities fit together to keep you going strong.

Healthy eating

It’s a sad reality, but aging takes a toll on the body. If you’ve found yourself forgoing a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’re not alone. An unsettling number of seniors fail to properly nourish themselves due to a number of reasons including lack of energy, loneliness and limited access to shopping opportunities, according to Bayshore Home Care.  Fortunately, in today’s world of technology and the boom of the sharing economy making services such as Uber an affordable means of transportation, you don’t have to settle for pizza delivery or snack on crackers when you really want a home-cooked meal. Smartphone apps, grocery delivery, and meal delivery services make healthy foods easy to shop for and prepare at home. The Food Oasis asserts that grocery delivery and meal delivery are different from meal delivery services providing pre-portioned meals. Delivery services are often customizable and automated to ensure you never miss an opportunity to eat fresh even if you can’t drive to the grocery store.

Socialization

An often-overlooked piece of the senior health puzzle is your social life. Senior isolation has significant consequences that can shatter your efforts to remain healthy. Salmon Health and Retirement explains that senior isolation puts you at a higher risk for stroke, heart disease, cognitive decline and premature death.  In order to combat loneliness and isolation, you should pay attention to how much interaction you have with others. Even if you consider yourself a loner by nature, human contact is essential to your well-being. Attend church, take a few classes, or volunteer at your local elementary school or food bank. In addition to doing improving your own quality of life, the latter will provide you an opportunity to impact your community.

Mental stimulation

If you’re physically unable to leave the house, there’s still plenty of ways to stay engaged with friends and family and to participate in activities that keep your mind sharp. There are a number of affordable computers tablets that are recommended for seniors. Washington DC-based senior services provider Iona advocates the use of smart technology to challenge the mind and boost brain function. Until you are comfortable with computers, puzzles, games, and hobbies such as drawing and stamp collecting, are also excellent ways to keep your brain’s synapses firing at full speed.

Exercise

There are thousands of articles and medical texts dedicated to outlining the benefits of exercise for seniors. But to keep it simple, you should know that exercise can keep your heart strong, your muscles flexible, and your weight in check. Further, exercise can help you maintain your balance, which will improve your mobility.  Low-impact exercises are typically recommended for seniors. This may include swimming, mild aerobics, gardening, yoga and walking. Gym memberships are typically available for free or at a discount for seniors and fitness centers come with the added benefit of providing further socialization opportunity with your peers.  Keep yourself going strong for the long haul by paying attention to your diet, exercise and social and cognitive needs. By doing so, you may be able to prolong your independence and enjoy your golden years with more vigor than you’ve ever had before.
  • Jennifer Lane

Bike Ettiquette, Road Safety
Bike Ettiquette, Road Safety 3024 4032 Jennifer Lane

As more people are riding bikes around Denver, there’s more risk for accidents involving cars and bikes. Understanding the laws of the road that apply to motorists and cyclists will keep everyone safer. Most recently, Denver passed the “Safety Stop” Bill which allows cyclists to slow down as they approach a stop sign but not come to a complete stop if the intersection is clear. Why is this safer for bikes? To keep some momentum rather than coming to a complete stop gets cyclists out of the way of oncoming traffic faster. Read more at “Safety Stop” Bill.

What else should bikers and motorists keep in mind? Bikers should stay off sidewalks, avoid riding in “turn only” lanes if going straight, use hand signals to make it clear where they intend to go. Motorists should carefully open car doors, looking for cyclists before doing so, give cyclists 3 feet of clearance and avoid driving in designated bike lanes. I find that the best way to stay safe is to make eye contact with people. Before crossing roads, entering intersections, merging in to traffic, I look to make eye contact with the driver coming my way. Once eye contact is made, I feel good that they see me and understand where I’m going. Read more about Bike Laws here.

With E-Bikes and B-Cycles making biking readily available, its important for everyone riding or driving on Denver roads to pay attention and understand the laws so everyone stays safe.
  • Jennifer Lane

The Holistic Way to a Healthier You
The Holistic Way to a Healthier You 851 315 Jennifer Lane

What does Holistic therapy mean? For me, holistic therapy means working with the body, mind and spirit to improve health and quality of life. As a PT, I have always focused on how to help the body recover from injury or dysfunction. But as I grow my business, Holistic PT, I have started addressing issues of the mind and spirit too. It is my job to help people feel better and to guide them in the healing process. But there are many barriers to this. Emotional issues, bad habits, false belief sets, negative self-talk all impact how a person recovers from physical pain.

In addition to performing a full evaluation of the physical body, I also ask questions about quality of sleep, emotional impact of their injury, previous successes and failures in overcoming pain. Once this is fully understood, a comprehensive program is set up to help my clients feel better. The tool that I find helpful in my PT practice is essential oils. Essential oils can impact our moods, facilitate relaxation, and help with sleep. They can help reduce muscle and joint soreness too. The most common way to use essential oils is through aromatherapy. Some of the health benefits of aromatherapy include its ability to reduce anxiety, ease depression, boost energy levels, speed up the healing process, eliminate headaches, boost cognitive performance, induce sleep, strengthen the immune system and reduce pain.

It is difficult to treat the physical ailment without also considering the whole person. At Holistic PT, the treatment of the whole person comes first.

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