Essence Health Group

11/18/2025

Your labs are normal” is NOT a diagnosis.

Dr. TJ got a lab report across his desk this morning for a 50-year-old woman whose free testosterone came back at 1.3 — marked as “normal” in a range of 0.1 to 6.4.

But here’s the truth:
📉 At that level, most women are tired, unmotivated, low libido, poor recovery, and feel like they’re aging fast.

He has a saying:
“Normal is not optimal. And optimal is not normal.”

The data says women in their 40s and 50s feel their best when free testosterone is between 5–10 — not 1.3.
And that’s where bioidentical HRT and peptide support can change everything.

👉 If you’ve been told your labs are “fine” but you still feel off, this is your sign.
Drop a “👋 ME” in the comments and our team will connect you with a provider who knows how to read between the lines.

You don’t have to wait until you’re non-functional to start feeling amazing again.

10/30/2025

We spend our lives planning for our kids’ futures…
College funds. Vacations. Dance classes. Sports gear.
But the one thing they need most?
A healthy, vibrant parent who’s here — and fully present.

Not tired on the couch.
Not checked out, foggy, or reactive.
Not running on fumes and caffeine.

Your health isn’t just about you.
It’s about the energy to play with your kids.
The capacity to listen and respond with love.
The clarity to be present — not distracted, irritable, or in pain.

And yet most people are waiting…
🧪 Waiting for labs to be “bad enough.”
🩺 Waiting until they hit rock bottom.
🧠 Waiting until burnout becomes their normal.

But by then, the years have slipped away.
The gift isn’t just longevity — it’s vitality, right now.

💉 That’s why we believe in proactive care — not symptom management.
At Essence, we help parents like you reclaim their energy through:
— Bioidentical hormone therapy (HRT)
— Targeted peptides for cognition, resilience, & energy
— Nervous system regulation & advanced detox protocols

You don’t have to accept exhaustion, mood swings, and chronic fatigue as your baseline.

👉 You can become the parent you dreamed of being:
Strong. Sharp. Stable. Present.

🧬 That’s the legacy your kids will remember.

📲 Ready to start? Book a consult

10/29/2025

Before you agree to a surgery that can’t be undone, know this: You may not need it.

Every day, we meet patients who were told joint replacement or surgery was their only option. But after receiving non-surgical regenerative treatments, they’re walking, bending, and moving again — pain-free and surgery-free.

Our medical team combines hyaluronic acid joint injections, stem cell therapy, and custom bracing to help your joints regenerate, not deteriorate.
We focus on addressing the root cause — inflammation, cartilage breakdown, and joint instability — so you can heal naturally without the risks, costs, or downtime of surgery.

These aren’t quick fixes — they’re science-backed solutions that support your body’s own repair mechanisms.
Because when you give your body the right tools, it knows how to heal.

Don’t let someone cut you open before exploring what your body is capable of.
At Essence Med, we help you restore what’s possible — naturally.

10/29/2025

The data is undeniable — cancer rates among young adults in the Corn Belt are climbing fast.

🧬 Since 2015, Iowans aged 15–49 have had significantly higher rates of cancer than the U.S. average (source: The Washington Post).
This isn’t random — it’s environmental.

From pesticides saturating our soil and water to toxins drifting through our air and infiltrating our food supply… our bodies are being forced to process chemicals we were never designed to handle. Chronic exposure adds up — silently disrupting hormones, damaging DNA, and inflaming tissues long before disease ever shows up.

It’s time to take back control of your environment:
💧 Distill your water to remove PFAS, glyphosate, and heavy metals.
🌬️ Purify your air to cut VOCs, mold spores, and particulate pollution.
🌿 Eat organic and local to limit pesticide residues and support clean farming.
🧠 Detox intentionally — through movement, sauna, hydration, and targeted support for your liver and lymphatic system.

We can’t change the entire agricultural system overnight, but we can protect the terrain inside our bodies.
Your health is the environment you live in — internally and externally.

10/29/2025

Most treatments are designed to manage pain. Stem cell therapy is designed to heal it. 🌟

Stem cells are powerful because they can transform into the very cells your body needs—cartilage, ligament, tendon, or muscle. Instead of masking symptoms, they work to repair damaged tissue, reduce inflammation, and restore proper function.

For many, this means avoiding invasive surgeries, reducing dependence on pain medications, and finally addressing the root cause of what’s holding them back.

Your future health doesn’t have to be defined by pain. Stem cell therapy gives your body the chance to rebuild from within.

10/29/2025

Our patient just completed her second series of HA knee injections—and the difference is life-changing. She’s experiencing less pain, more movement, and finally has the freedom to enjoy the everyday moments that pain once stole away.

At Essence Health Group, we believe you deserve options. That’s why in our Council Bluffs and Papillion offices, we’re helping people discover that medication and surgery are NOT the only solutions. Far too many people are told to “just live with it” until their pain is bad enough for surgery. We refuse to accept that as the standard.

✅ Our HA injection programs help cushion and protect the joints.
✅ They can restore mobility and reduce pain without invasive procedures.
✅ And most importantly—they give hope back to people who thought they were out of options.

If joint pain is slowing you down, don’t wait until it’s unbearable. You don’t have to give up the activities you love or settle for a life of pills and procedures. Non-surgical regenerative solutions are changing lives right here in our community.

👉 Call our Council Bluffs or Papillion office today and take the first step toward your own success story.

10/29/2025

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10/13/2025

🦵 What Is Osteoarthritis? 🦵

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, often called “wear-and-tear arthritis.” It happens when the protective cartilage in a joint—like your knee—breaks down over time.

🔎 What Does It Do to the Knee?
• Cartilage wears away → the smooth cushion between bones becomes thin or rough.
• Bones rub together → causing pain, stiffness, and sometimes swelling.
• Inflammation develops → leading to more joint discomfort.
• Bone spurs may form → adding to stiffness and decreased range of motion.

💡 How It Feels
• Pain during or after activity
• Morning stiffness or stiffness after sitting
• Cracking or grinding sounds in the joint
• Decreased flexibility and mobility

👉 Over time, osteoarthritis can make everyday activities—like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing—more difficult.

🌟 The Good News
While OA is a chronic condition, there are many treatments that can help manage pain, reduce inflammation, and improve function—ranging from lifestyle changes and injections to advanced regenerative options.

At Essence Health Group, we help patients find the right plan to keep their joints moving and their lives active.

📞 Call us at 402-502-6009 to schedule a FREE consultation with Wendy Smith, AGPC-NP, DNP.

10/02/2025

Let that sink in.
We spray our fruits and vegetables with neurotoxins and hormone-disrupting chemicals so potent that animals won’t eat them… and then call it a balanced diet.

🧪 Glyphosate. Atrazine. TPO. PFAS.
They’re not just “out there.” They’re on your plate, in your water, and building up in your cells.

And the result?
🌱 Gut dysbiosis
🧠 Brain fog
⚖️ Hormone crashes
🔥 Chronic inflammation
👶 Fertility struggles

This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s the reality of living in a toxic food chain.

👉 Detox is not a trend — it’s survival.
We offer real solutions to start repairing the damage:
• Targeted detox protocols
• Clean living guides
• Peptide + hormone support
• And our top non-toxic home + food swaps in our Linktree

📲 DM us “DETOX” or head to the link in bio to start. Don’t wait until symptoms scream. Heal now.