Manna Life Health & Wellness

12/20/2025

As we age, the muscles around the mouth and jaw can become overactive. This can pull the corners of the mouth downward, deepen marionette lines, exaggerate chin dimpling, and create a tense or tired resting expression even when you feel calm and happy.

Strategic lower face neurotoxin works by softening this downward pull. When used conservatively and with precise placement, it can help:
• Relax a downturned mouth
• Smooth chin dimpling (orange-peel texture)
• Reduce excessive lip tension or pursing
• Improve lower face harmony without changing who you are
• Support a more relaxed, refreshed resting expression

This is advanced facial balancing, not cookie-cutter injecting. The lower face is dynamic, highly functional, and deeply personal. It requires a strong understanding of anatomy, movement, and how muscles work together, not just how they look at rest.

When done correctly, people often don’t say “you look injected.”
They say “you look softer,” “more rested,” or “less tense.”

🌿Rooted in science. Guided by intention. Always respecting your natural expression.

Manna Life Health & Wellness
📍Located in Bel Air, Maryland 10 West Lee Street
📞 Call or text us (410) 297-0399
🌐 Visit our website www.mannalifehw.com

12/19/2025

FUNERAL FRIDAYS 🌿Ask the Aesthetic Mortician

“How do you prepare someone who has been sick for a long time?”

It starts with a photograph.

During arrangements, we ask families to bring in a recent, clear photo of their loved one. That image helps guide us back to a peaceful, familiar version of who they were before illness and weight loss.

At the funeral home I work for, only licensed morticians ever care for the deceased. While this is Maryland law, our standards go further. Access is limited to experienced professionals who are directly responsible for that individual’s care. Dignity always comes first.

When restoration is needed, we use a product called Feature Builder. It works very much like dermal filler. We restore gentle volume to areas affected by illness and dehydration, including the cheeks, temples, lips, hands, fingers, and earlobes so jewelry lays naturally.

Not every funeral home invests in this level of education or detail, but we do. Our goal is not perfection. It is peace 🕊️

Funerals are for the living. They are meant to offer comfort and a gentle final memory, while always honoring the person who has passed with the utmost respect.

Have a question you’ve always wondered about funeral service? You can submit it anonymously.

🌿Rooted in science🌿
🕊️Guided by dignity

Manna Life Health & Wellness
📍Located in Bel Air, Maryland 10 West Lee Street
📞 Call or text us (410) 297-0399
🌐 Visit our website www.mannalifehw.com

12/17/2025

Many people are told their cholesterol is “normal” and assume their heart is healthy. In reality, standard cholesterol panels (which is what is normally drawn) often tell only part of the story.

Think of cholesterol like traffic on a highway. Total cholesterol and LDL-C tell us how much traffic is on the road, but not how many vehicles are actually causing damage.

That is where advanced cardiovascular screening matters.

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) reflects the number of atherogenic particles that can pe*****te artery walls and form plaque. You can have normal LDL-C but an elevated ApoB, which increases cardiovascular risk.

Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a genetically determined risk factor not included in standard lipid panels. Elevated levels increase heart attack and stroke risk, often in people with otherwise normal cholesterol. This should be checked at least once in adulthood.

Heart disease is not just about cholesterol. Inflammation and metabolic health play a major role.

High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) helps assess vascular inflammation, which makes plaque more likely to form and progress.

Markers like fasting insulin, hemoglobin A1c, and the triglyceride-to-HDL ratio help identify insulin resistance, a major driver of cardiovascular disease long before diabetes develops.

In some cases, labs are only part of the picture. Imaging shows disease, not just risk.

A coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan can detect plaque in the coronary arteries, and a carotid ultrasound can identify early arterial changes before symptoms occur.

Prevention is about understanding risk early and acting wisely.

If you are discussing cholesterol with your provider, consider asking about:
LDL-C and non-HDL cholesterol
Apolipoprotein B
Lipoprotein(a)
High-sensitivity CRP
Fasting insulin and A1c
And whether calcium scoring or ultrasound is appropriate for you

Early data leads to earlier intervention.

🌿Rooted in science and always guided by prevention and patient education🌿

Manna Life Health & Wellness
📍Located in Bel Air, Maryland 10 West Lee Street
📞 Call or text us (410) 297-0399
🌐 Visit our website www.mannalifehw.com

12/16/2025

“I don’t bite…”
“But do you stab?”

🌿Nope. Just glow ✨

Dermaplaning is one of those treatments that looks intimidating but feels amazing and delivers real results.

Using a sterile medical-grade scalpel, dermaplaning gently removes vellus hair (that peach fuzz everyone filters out) and built-up dead skin cells. The result is instantly smoother, brighter skin with better product absorption and makeup that goes on like glass.

Benefits of dermaplaning:
🌿Removes dead skin and vellus hair
🌿Improves skin texture and radiance
🌿Enhances pe*******on of skincare products
🌿Creates a smoother canvas for makeup
🌿Safe for most skin types when performed correctly BY a licensed professional

And here’s the part we’re proud of…..
At Manna Life, dermaplaning is not an add-on. It’s included with all of our regular facials because we believe good skin care should be comprehensive, not pieced together with upsells.

No extra fees. No shortcuts. Just thoughtful, evidence-based care.
Rooted in Science.

Book your facial. Emily promises not to bite.

🌿Rooted in science and always guided by patient safety🌿

Manna Life Health & Wellness
📍Located in Bel Air, Maryland 10 West Lee Street
📞 Call or text us (410) 297-0399
🌐 Visit our website www.mannalifehw.com

12/13/2025

This is day 10 of my 5-FU journey.

The erythema, irritation, and darkened spots you’re seeing are areas of significant sun damage and cellular dysplasia. This didn’t happen overnight. It happened over decades of unprotected sun exposure.

I grew up in a time when tanning was normal and sunscreen was optional. We now know better.

This is your reminder that sunscreen is not cosmetic. It is preventative medicine.

If you’re not sure which one to use, ask a professional - I know someone who sells a really EXCELLENT MINERAL ONE THAT LEAVES A GLOW LIKE SUNSHINE! - ah hem 😉 that you can pick up TODAY at Manna Life! Makes a REALLY great Christmas gift too!

And, jokes aside and most importantly, if you’ve been avoiding skin checks, let this be your sign.

🌿Rooted in science. Guided by prevention🌿

Manna Life Health & Wellness
📍Located in Bel Air, Maryland 10 West Lee Street
📞 Call or text us (410) 297-0399
🌐 Visit our website www.mannalifehw.com

🩺 Jennifer Canapp, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Practitioner & Owner

💆🏻‍♀️Emily Hildebrandt, LE


💉Carlee Ries, BSN, RN, Nurse Injector

👨🏼‍✈️Michael Canapp, Practice Manager

12/11/2025

When the whole house is down with the stomach bug, you do what you have to do.

Our Nurse Carlee is cooking dinner and getting her IV at the same time tonight! She’s running our Tri-Immunity blend with Snow Bright (vitamin C, ALA, and glutathione) to support her immune system while she’s caring for everyone else 🤧.

This season has already been rough. High stress, poor sleep, circulating viruses, and the constant demands of daily life all chip away at your immune resilience. IV therapy and vitamin injections aren’t magic, but they do give your body the raw materials it needs to respond, repair, and stay protected.

🌿Vitamin C supports white blood cell function.
🌿Alpha-lipoic acid helps with antioxidant recycling.
🌿Glutathione is your master detoxifier and immune buffer.

When you’re run down or surrounded by illness, these therapies can be the difference between “I can’t function” and “I can keep going.”

If you’ve been thinking about immune support this winter, now is the time to get ahead of it, not after you’re already sick.

Book your IV or vitamin injection at Manna Life with

Protect yourself so you can take care of everyone else.

🌿Rooted in science and always guided by patient safety🌿

Manna Life Health & Wellness
📍Located in Bel Air, Maryland 10 West Lee Street
📞 Call or text us (410) 297-0399
🌐 Visit our website www.mannalifehw.com

12/10/2025

🌿Wellness Wednesday Always Rooted in Science🌿

Let’s talk about something that isn’t glamorous but matters for every single one of us ‼️yearly dermatology skin checks.

💥I’m sharing this because prevention is powerful. In this week’s video, you’ll see me treating a few questionable sun-damaged spots on my own face with 5-FU (Fluorouracil) cream. As a pale-skinned ginger who grew up in the 70s and 80s, I was raised in the era of tanning beds, baby-oil mixed with iodine, and homemade foil reflectors. We did everything possible to burn so we could tan. And now, decades later, my skin is showing the consequences.

If I could go back, I’d trade every “summer glow” for healthy skin. I never leave the house without sunscreen today. Honestly, I wear it even on rainy days, even when I’m home all day, because once you know better, you do better.

So here’s your reminder. Schedule your yearly skin check with a dermatologist. Early detection saves lives. Actinic keratoses and other precancerous spots are incredibly common and easy to overlook. You don’t have to have “bad skin” or a history of tanning to be at risk. One appointment a year can change everything.

Take care of your skin. Protect it. And please please please get those skin checks.

🌿Rooted in science and always guided by patient safety🌿

Manna Life Health & Wellness
📍Located in Bel Air, Maryland 10 West Lee Street
📞 Call or text us (410) 297-0399
🌐 Visit our website www.mannalifehw.com

🩺 Jennifer Canapp, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Practitioner & Owner

💆🏻‍♀️Emily Hildebrandt, LE


💉Carlee Ries, BSN, RN, Nurse Injector

👨🏼‍✈️Michael Canapp, Practice Manager

12/06/2025

Facials aren’t just skincare. They are therapy for your skin and your mind.

At Manna Life, I never think of facials as a luxury. I think of them as a reset. When you slow down long enough to be cared for, your nervous system responds. Your breathing settles. Your shoulders drop. Your skin begins to soften before I even touch it.

A good facial does more than brighten your complexion. It lowers stress hormones, supports healthier circulation, restores your moisture barrier, and calms inflammation that often comes from life’s daily pressures. Most people don’t realize how much their emotional state shows up on their skin until they feel the difference after a professional treatment.

If you haven’t given yourself that kind of care in a while, this is your sign.

Come experience what a true therapeutic facial feels like. Come let your mind rest and your skin breathe again. At Manna Life, every service is rooted in science and delivered with intention, safety, and compassion.

Ready to feel the difference? Message us or tap the link in our bio to schedule your treatment. Your skin and your spirit will thank you.

🌿Manna Life Health & Wellness🌿

🩺 Jennifer Canapp, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Practitioner & Owner

💆🏻‍♀️Emily Hildebrandt, Esthetician


💉Carlee Ries, BSN, RN, Nurse Injector

👨🏼‍✈️Michael Canapp, Practice Manager

🌿Manna Life Health & Wellness🌿

📍Located in Bel Air, Maryland 10 West Lee Street
📞 Call or text us (410) 297-0399
🌐 Visit our website www.mannalifehw.com

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

🌿NEW Friday SERIES ALERT! Ask Your Aesthetic Mortician 🌿

For more than 26 years, I worked as a licensed funeral director and mortician, specializing in restorative arts and facial reconstruction. That part of my life shaped everything I know about anatomy, precision, and honoring the human body. Today, I blend that experience with my work as a nurse practitioner in aesthetics, wellness, and functional medicine.

I’ve learned that people have so many questions they’re afraid to ask about what happens after someone dies, how we restore a natural appearance, what families should know, and what is myth versus truth. I also know that understanding the human face from both sides of life has given me a unique skill set and perspective that I’m ready to share.

So today I’m introducing something new: Ask Your Aesthetic Mortician.

Every Friday, I’ll answer a real question from you respectfully, professionally, and with the compassion this work deserves. Nothing sensational, nothing gory, and nothing disrespectful. Just honest education, clarity, and connection.

If you’ve ever wondered about the process, the science, the art, or the humanity behind this profession, you can send me your questions privately through DM. I’ll choose one each week to feature.

No question is too small.
No curiosity is foolish.
And everything will be approached with dignity, respect and professionalism.

Funeral Fridays begin next week.
DM me your questions anytime!

🌿Rooted in science and always guided by patient safety🌿

Manna Life Health & Wellness
📍Located in Bel Air, Maryland 10 West Lee Street
📞 Call or text us (410) 297-0399
🌐 Visit our website www.mannalifehw.com

🩺 Jennifer Canapp, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Practitioner & Owner