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Health For Life Naturopathic Medicine

Family and pediatric naturopathic medical care for
individuals seeking alternative treatments.

Health For Life Naturopathic Medicine is a family medical practice that takes care of the basic health needs of the entire family. Dr. Krystal Tellier, Dr. Lynnea Felton, Dr. Ashley Smith and Resident Dr. Jennifer Wendlant are licensed in Arizona as a primary care physicians.

11/28/2024

💥 New Research Alert!

A new study found that people with obesity or overweight who regularly exercised over time (4 times per week for 2+ years) had “healthier belly fat” than non-exercisers.

What is healthier belly fat?

The belly fat in exercisers had structural and biological differences—with more blood vessels, mitochondria, and proteins that would promote fat storage just under the skin (subcutaneous fat) rather than deeper in or around the organs (visceral fat).

Did you know that WHERE your body stores fat is just as important as the fat itself?

It’s true.

Subcutaneous fat is more metabolically healthy and poses less risk than fat stored in or around the organs.

Even though this study only looked at people with obesity or overweight, it shows that exercise programs the body to store fat in safer ways.

Just remember:

You don’t always see immediate benefits from positive lifestyle changes like exercise.

But keep it up!

Your future body will thank you.

Drop a ❤️ if you think this study is motivating!

11/26/2024

It comes down to 3 things ➡️

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, here are some things you can do to keep your energy up!

☀️ LIGHT
Direct morning sunlight signals the body that it’s time to wake up! On the other end of the spectrum, power down electronics at night to minimize blue light exposure before bed.

🏋️‍♀️ MOVEMENT
If the weather isn’t ideal, it can take more commitment to exercise every day. Time to try out some indoor options, like yoga or weights.

🥣 FOOD
It only makes sense to shift our eating patterns toward warmer, cooked, and nourishing foods for late fall. Time to pull out that stew pot!

If you’ve never thought about adjusting your routine to the seasons, we encourage you to think about what feels good for your body as the weather changes and tune in to what it’s asking for.

11/22/2024

✨ Help us make a difference! ✨ We're collecting 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐𝙣𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 blankets and socks at our office to donate to those in need. All donations will go to support the homeless in our community. 💙

Bring your contributions by our office! Together, we can spread warmth and kindness this season. 🧦🛏️

11/21/2024

Let’s call it the ❄️ Dry Skin Survival Kit!

If your skin is drier because of colder temps and indoor heating, think about adding some of these to your routine:

🪮Dry Skin Brush
This is a natural bristle brush you can use before showering to gently exfoliate, slough off dead skin cells, and stimulate lymphatic flow.

🧽 Loofah
Using a loofah with soap and water in the shower is another way to gently exfoliate the skin. Careful not to overdo it because too much exfoliation can irritate the skin.

💧Humidifier
This can help with dry bedroom air.

🧴 Body Moisturizer
Look for a moisturizer that is free from parabens and fragrances.

🫧 Face Oil
Oils are what naturally moisturize our skin.

💋Lip Balm
Try a natural lip balm made with beeswax, shea butter, or coconut butter.

🥤Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is just as important for the skin in the winter as it is in the summer!

One last thing:

Eating nourishing foods with healthy fats and antioxidants can also help to keep your skin more naturally moisturized and protected from the elements.

11/19/2024

This is not an overnight quick fix, but nutrition can have a huge impact on how your skin ages!

First the must-have foundations:
✔️ Water (to hydrate the skin)
✔️ Protein (as a building block for collagen & elastin)
✔️ Fruits & Veg (for antioxidants to block free radical damage)
✔️ Healthy Fats (to keep inflammation in check)

Then the targeted nutrient supplements:
✔️ Collagen (supports skin firmness and elasticity)
✔️ Antioxidants like curcumin, pomegranate, and green tea (support antioxidant defenses)
✔️ Omega-3s (support healthy inflammation & defenses against sun damage)

Here’s the thing:

If you jump to the supplements without first having the foundations of a skin-healthy diet in place, you won’t get the results you deserve.

If you want to dial in a plan to support your unique skin health and maintain youthful skin—given your biochemistry, goals, and vulnerabilities—our functional approach is for you.

11/14/2024

The main driver of unhealthy skin is 💥inflammation, which means a sustainable solution has to address this root cause.

We do that from the inside out, with things like:

✔️ Omega-3 Fats (essential fatty acids in fish, nuts, & seeds)

✔️ Sleep (disrupted sleep increases markers of inflammation)

✔️ Movement (exercise improves metabolic health to reduce inflammation)

✔️ Water (skin is approximately 64% water)

✔️ Colorful foods (antioxidants help to combat inflammation)

✔️ Probiotics (supporting the microbiome and gut-skin axis)

These are just a few examples of how we help our clients combat breakouts, redness, rashes, and irritated skin. The best solution for your skin will be unique to you, and we would love to help.

11/12/2024

For clear and healthy skin, read this (don’t skip #3)!

1️⃣ Skin health is a reflection of gut health.
Breakouts, rashes, irritations, and redness are outward signs of inflammation, which often stems from the gut.

Tip: Support your gut AND skin with fiber, probiotics, and healthy fats!

2️⃣ Sugar accelerates skin aging.
Excess sugar triggers a process called glycation, where sugar binds to collagen proteins in the skin, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and aging skin.

Tip: Limit sweets to occasional treats!

3️⃣ Diet can minimize sun damage.
Although not as strong as sunscreen, certain nutrients like beta-carotene and lycopene are stored in layers of the skin, where they help protect against UV damage.

Tip: Eat the rainbow!

4️⃣ Sleep is needed for glowing skin.
During sleep, the body releases growth hormone and produces collagen to strengthen the skin, reduce fine lines, and minimize sagging or puffy skin.

Tip: It’s true that we all need our beauty sleep!

5️⃣ Chemicals in skincare products can seep into your bloodstream.
Chemicals that persist in the environment and in our bodies (meaning they never go away!) are called forever chemicals. Many of these are ingredients in skincare products from sunscreens to lipsticks.

Tip: Read labels and choose non-toxic products!

Okay, I know that’s a lot of information, but the point is:

Chasing skin health with nothing more than expensive topical products is not doing anybody any good. Skin health is truly a reflection of whole-body health.

Message us if you want to get to the root cause 🙌

11/07/2024

Spooky season fun at the office! 👻🎃 Our team brought the Halloween spirit in style—check out these amazing costumes! From superheroes to classic spooky characters, we had a blast!

What did you dress up as? Drop a comment and let us know! 🧛‍♀️🧙‍♂️

10/29/2024

Here are some highlights from this recent study by the University of Queensland:

▪️ Healthy 65-85 year old volunteers were put on one of 3 exercise programs for 6 months (low intensity, medium intensity, or high intensity).

▪️ After 6 months, only those on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) showed improvements in the hippocampus (a brain area related to learning and memory).

▪️ The HIIT group also showed improvements in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and cortisol levels.

▪️ The improvements seen in the HIIT group lasted 5 years, even if the exercise didn’t continue.

The HIIT program involved 4 cycles of running on a treadmill near maximum exertion.

10/24/2024

Try these for lunch! 🍎

🥣 Quinoa Salad Bowl
Toss cooked quinoa with olive oil, lemon juice, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, and chicken or cheese as you please!

🌯Mediterranean Wrap
Spread some hummus on a wrap and pile in chicken, lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese.

🍗 Chicken Salad
Get creative by tossing leftover chicken with a bit of mayo, celery, grapes, sunflower seeds, or avocados.

🫐 Greek Yogurt Parfait
Layer greek yogurt with fresh berries, granola, and chia seeds or h**p hearts.

What do you think? Will you try one of these?

10/22/2024

What’s your self-care list look like?

10/17/2024

It boosts energy, relieves stress, improves mood, and protects against most chronic illnesses.

It’s something that anyone can do for free.

It’s 🏃🤸‍♀️MOVEMENT🏃🤸‍♀️

Whether you want to squeeze in some crunches and jumping jacks before work, desk stretches mid-morning, or a walk after lunch…

Moving your body is one of the best ways to improve and optimize your health.

10/15/2024

💥 5 nutrients for brain health ⬇️⬇️

▪️ Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Fatty acids are the building blocks for nerve cell membranes and important for cell-to-cell communication in the brain.
Food sources: fish, nuts, & seeds

▪️ B Vitamins
B vitamins act as cofactors for energy metabolism, and the brain needs a constant supply of energy to maintain function!
Food sources: eggs, meats, nuts, whole grains

▪️ Choline
Choline is a building block for acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter related to memory and brain function.
Food sources: egg yolks & liver

▪️ Polyphenols
These colorful compounds in plant foods protect brain cells from oxidative stress and damage.
Food sources: berries, chocolate, & green leafy vegetables

▪️ Probiotics
Probiotics influence brain health through the gut-brain axis, benefiting mood and memory.
Food sources: yogurt, kefir, & kombucha

If you aren’t eating food sources of these nutrients every day, supplementation is an option. Just be sure to purchase them from trusted sources. If you have any questions, we can help!

10/10/2024

Save this list and check your kitchen!

Healthy brain function depends on a steady supply of essential fats (for nerve cell communication), proteins (for neurotransmitter synthesis), micronutrients (for metabolic pathways), and polyphenols (for antioxidant protection).

Here are science-backed foods to eat and to avoid for a better brain 🧠

✅ The Good:

▪️ Eggs
▪️ Fatty Fish
▪️ Flax Seeds
▪️ Chia Seeds
▪️ Walnuts
▪️ Olives
▪️ Turmeric
▪️ Green Tea
▪️ Dark Chocolate
▪️ Mushrooms

❌ The Bad:

▪️ Trans fats (hydrogenated oils)
▪️ Alcohol
▪️ Sugary Drinks
▪️ Refined Carbohydrates
▪️ Aspartame

Even if you don’t think you have any problems with “brain health,” just remember that your brain is the control center for every other body function—including energy, sleep, stress, hormones, and gut health.

10/08/2024

This could change everything 🔥

Not enough healthcare practitioners talk about the benefits of brain health (or do anything to support their patients in this area!).

Just remember it’s up to your brain to trigger hormone cascades that influence energy, sleep, and stress. There are also areas of your brain that control hunger cues, metabolism, and digestion.

If you want…

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆
𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘍𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽
𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺
𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Then it’s time to prioritize brain health!

10/03/2024

Let’s break this down👇

(Brain health facts you may not know!)

1️⃣ 60% of the human brain is fat
Ever think about what happens to fats from your diet once you eat them? They become building blocks for things like cellular membranes, nerve cells, and brain matter! That means eating healthy fats is one of the best things you can do for your brain.

2️⃣Sleep removes toxins from the brain.
The brain actually has a self-cleansing mechanism that creates waves of fluid to clear metabolic waste. These waves are most active during sleep, so you can think of sleep as a form of detox for the brain.

3️⃣Gut microbes signal the brain and affect behavior.
The gut-brain axis is a two-way communication network between the gut and the brain that is largely influenced by the gut microbiome. Studies have even linked specific probiotics to stress and mood.

Is any of this making you think about the brain in a little different way?

Truth is that brain health is about so much more than memory. Brain health depends on our everyday habits and influences our overall health.

Want to learn more about how to optimize and boost your brain?

Follow us for more!

10/01/2024

Think brain health only matters once you reach a certain age?

Think again.

The brain also affects:
✅ Memory
✅ Concentration
✅ Stress Response
✅ Hormone Production
✅ Gut Health
✅ Hunger Cues
✅ Productivity
✅ Mood

06/07/2024

*HIRING!*

Hi! ☀️ We are looking to hire a Medical Assistant with phlebotomy & admin experience. Required hours: Mon-Friday - 8am-4:30pm. We have an awesome staff of 3 doctors, a nurse, office manager & director. Everyone is positive & professional & we need someone with awesome work ethic who could be a great addition to our team. Located in Phoenix near the 51 & 101.

Requirements:

Medical Assistant Certificate and ability to do blood draws w/ butterfly needles or able to learn.
Ability to take vitals on patients, including blood pressure with a cuff, and pediatric vitals.
Microsoft Office proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook. QuickBooks and EMR experience required. Accounting experience (Preferred).
1+ years total work experience in administrative field and/or medical field, preferably with 1-year minimum working in medical office
- Ability to work independently AND as team player
- Personable with patients and willingness to learn new things
- Exceptional communication skills- ability to communicate efficiently with other staff and doctors as well as patients and vendors.
- Ability to multitask and follow through with tasks and projects in a timely manner

I can give more information if anyone is interested & would like to set up an interview - send your resume to info@healthforlifend.com

Address

16601 N. 40th Street , Ste. 110
Phoenix, AZ
85032

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.HealthForLifeND.com/

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