Dr. Bronwyn Bacon, ND

01/16/2020

Sleep is an essential part of health and it demands a certain amount of your attention. If you neglect sleep, you will inevitably end up at higher risk for lower immune health, increased weight, lower energy, and decreased mood. The great news is there are many ways to boost your health by improving your sleep. One way to do this is through EXERCISE. Exercise of any type is an excellent way to calm the mind, boost the mood, reduce anxiety, tire the body, and improve circulation -- all of which can improve quality of sleep. Exercise is also great for improving the daily cycle that regulates our biological cycle called the circadian rhythm. Having a healthy circadian rhythm is critical in having healthy sleep. These benefits can be achieved with all types of exercise. Working even small amounts of exercise can be very beneficial.⁠⠀
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Working exercise into your routine is a great way to promote better sleep as well as get many other wonderful health benefits!⁠⠀
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01/14/2020

I could talk for hours about the importance of sleep. It is a crucial aspect of health, and plays a key role in every system of the body. Despite its importance, almost everyone skimps on the amount of sleep they get. ⁠Having a set routine to prepare yourself for bed is an excellent way to encourage your body to relax and fall asleep more easily. Each individual step of the routine is a small cue to your body to prepare for sleeping. This can be anything from listening to the same music before bed or always brushing your teeth after you dress for bed. The actual details depend on your specific needs and the important part is having consistency so your body understands you are preparing it for bed. This consistency will make relaxing for bed a habit and enable the idea of "bed time" to come more naturally.⁠⠀
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*Quick tip* - potential ideas to incorporate into your bedtime routine: have a cup of tea each night after dinner, read a good book as you fall asleep, take a bath or shower each night before bed, and start your bedtime routine at the same time each night.⁠⠀
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10/11/2019

It’s hard to beat the healing hot water coming up from the earth — and it’s available for soaking in just a short drive away in several directions. I try to visit local hot springs multiple times during the week. The thing I really like about them is the benefits go so much deeper than just feeling good. I love that when I soak, I’m not only able to relax more deeply, but my muscle aches melt away and my skin becomes so much softer.⁠⠀
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I want to tell you a little bit about why hot springs have so many health benefits in the first place. In part, it has to do with the actual properties of water. Water accomplishes things like hydrating your skin, removing stress from your joints, and soothing you by exerting pressure on your body. The heat of the water also plays a crucial role by relaxing your muscles, increasing your circulation, and relieving pain.⁠⠀
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But the most unique part of hot springs water that gives them so many great health benefits — benefits you can’t get from just soaking at home in a bathtub — is the high mineral content.⁠⠀
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Here are some of the most common minerals and the health benefits they provide:⁠⠀
- Calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium are relaxing to the muscles.⁠⠀
- Magnesium and bicarbonate are calming to the nervous system.⁠⠀
- Silica, sulfate, and potassium are soothing to the skin.⁠⠀
- Sulfate promotes health hair and nails.⁠⠀
- Bicarbonate improves circulation.⁠⠀
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10/15/2016

Check me out NOW on the radio with Jacobus and Justin Short talking all about pain. http://www.gesundheitnutrition.com/radio/

Health-Talk Radio has become a passion of mine ever since I started this weekly 3-hour program on July 9, 2000. Discussing different topics in-depth with experts in the field of health and healing has expanded my knowledge about the history of healing and its practical applications today. It has als...

06/04/2016

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06/02/2016

A big shout out and thank you to Bozeman Hot Springs for posting my latest article. I must admit it is my favorite place to go soak You can't beat a place where you can work out, soak, and do contrast hydrotherapy. I highly recommend enjoying this great place - especially now with all the amazing new pools they just opened.
http://www.bozemanhotsprings.co

It is conveniently located just minutes from Gallatin International Airport, Yellowstone National Park, and Big Sky Resort. Come relax in our natural hot springs. Our facility features 9 different pools with temperatures ranging from 59 to 106 degrees and both dry and wet saunas. Bozeman Hot Springs...

06/01/2016

Ready to turbo charge your Hot Spring's Experience? Check out my most recent article on the benefits of Hot Spring soaking and how to take it to the next level.
http://www.elevatehealthmt.com/how-to-supercharge-your-hot-springs-health-benefits/

Dr. Bacon here. You want to know one of my favorite parts about living in Bozeman? Hot springs. It’s hard to beat the healing hot water coming up from the earth — and it’s available for soaking only a short drive away in several directions. I try to visit local hot springs multiple times each and ev...

04/19/2016

So excited about our new massage therapist! Check out our post this morning! https://www.facebook.com/elevatehealthmt/posts/560193384153841

Dr. Bacon here. Last Friday, it was the end of a long week and I had planned a little bit of “R & R” for myself: I was going to get a massage. When 3 pm rolled around, I was ready to put everything in my mind aside for some much needed self-care. However, this was not just any massage. This was my f…

01/13/2016

With opening our new clinic Elevate Health we are developing a logo and we want your help. We will likely be developing one of these designs further and we would love your input. Please rate these logos on what you like the best and least and also leave comments on each of them to let us know what you do and do not like about them! Thank you for the great help. https://99designs.com/logo-design/vote-p7lkfh

I’m running a logo contest on 99designs. Designers have submitted 174 designs so far. Please vote on your favorite as I’d love to receive your feedback.

11/05/2015

It is with great excitement that I announce the opening of my NEW CLINIC!!! The clinic is located at 801 West Main St, Ste 1C here in Bozeman. My new number is 406-278-6389. www.Drbronwynbacon.com

Naturopathic Physician

08/21/2015

Well said Dr Krumbeck! I too have many concerns about essential oils and have seen more than one patient hurt by them. Essential oils are amazing medicine but they are also very powerful and need to be use with extreme caution. Check out this great read! http://naturopathicpediatrics.com/2014/09/08/essential-oil-safety-danger-essential-oils-seizures-children/

Essential oil safety. Remember that one drop of essential oil is equivalent to 15-40 cups of medicinal tea, or up to 10 teaspoons of tincture. Would you ever give a child 40 cups of tea, or 10 teaspoons of tincture? My goodness, I hope not.