Greetings and Happy Holidays from Back to Health Wellness.
The end of the year can be such a busy and hectic time in our daily lives. We recommend not missing your adjustments
during this stressful time to maintain your health through the holidays!
News and Events
December 2 - Parade of Lights, Downtown Grand Junction 5pm
December 5 - Patient
Appreciation Day for current and former members, food, prizes, chair massages,
free treatment!!!
December 7 - Free New Patient Consultations with
appointment!
December 15 - National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
December 24 – National Eggnog Day
December 25 – Closed to Observe Christmas
December 29th through January 7th – Closed for Holiday
5 Benefits of Peppermint
1. Sore Muscles Relief Peppermint oil is an effective natural
painkiller, and because it also has anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic
properties, it not only can relieve pain and inflammation but can also calm the
spasms that cause muscle cramps. It is especially useful when it comes to
soothing back pain and muscle pain caused by flu or exercise. It can be
used during massages or simply applied on the skin.
2. Indigestion, nausea and
stomach upset Peppermint
oil has been established as a natural alternative to anti-bloating drugs to
reduce spasms of the colon. It works by relaxing the muscles of your
intestines, which can also reduce bloating and gas. Try peppermint tea or
adding 1 drop of peppermint oil to your water before meals.
3. Freshen Breath and Reduce
Cavities Known and tried
for well over 1,000 years peppermint has been used to naturally freshen breath.
According to research, peppermint oil is much more effective than the mouthwash
chemicals chlorhexidine at reducing cavities and keeping your teeth in perfect
condition. You can try making your own mouthwash, peppermint toothpaste or add
a drop under you tongue with some fresh water.
4. Raise energy levels and
aid in Stress Relief Peppermint
oil raises energy levels, improves focus capabilities and mental clarity. Like
many other essential oils, peppermint oil is a powerful treatment that provides
relief from stress, depression and mental exhaustion due to its refreshing
nature. It is also effective against feeling anxious and restless. If you
are trying to cut back on caffeine, here might be your solution. Try rubbing a
bit of oil under the nose to get some help with concentration and alertness and
apply some to the back of your neck and shoulders to improve concentration.
5. Colds and Congestions and
Fever Reduction
Menthol provides
effective relief from many respiratory problems including nasal congestion,
sinusitis, asthma, bronchitis and the common cold and cough. Inhaling diffused
peppermint oil can help to immediately your sinuses and offer relief to
scratchy throats. If you are having a cough, massage 2-3 drops (along with a
carrier oil) onto chest or drop into a humidifier to help clear sinus and lung
congestion. Because of peppermint oil’s cooling effects, it is an excellent
natural treatment to bring down a fever especially in children. Simply
mix peppermint oil with coconut oil and to get a natural rub. Massage it onto
yours or child’s neck and on the bottom of the feet to help stabilize a fever
instead of aspirin or other drugs.
Keto Eggnog – Adapted from ruled.me
§ 1 cup coconut
milk
§ 4 large eggs
§ 3-4 full droppers of liquid stevia (or to taste)
§ 7.5 ounces rum
§ 1 teaspoon allspice
In a mixing bowl, put your 2 cups of heavy cream and 1 cup of
coconut milk.
In separate containers, separate 3 eggs into whites and yolks.
Whip your egg whites until peaks form.
Whisk your egg yolks until they are creamy.
Add your egg yolks to the coconut milk and heavy cream,
whisking it in so that it’s mixed well.
Mix the egg whites into the cream/coconut milk well.
Add your vanilla to the mixture.
Add your spices to the mixture, this is where you can add
your sweetener to taste.
Mix the ingredients well together, ensuring that there are no
lumps in the mixture.
In a container, whisk an egg together until it is consistent
throughout (no whites showing). Mix it into your eggnog.
Put this in the refrigerator OVERNIGHT. Let it
settle, otherwise it will be a bit too foamy for most.
This
makes a total of 5 servings of Creamy Delicious Keto Eggnog. Each serving comes
out to be 463 Calories,
45.41g Fats, 4.59g Net Carbs, and 7.8g Protein.
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