Alicia RN, BCND, Certified Lyme Specialist

11/15/2025

IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, and hydration straight into your bloodstream meaning better absorption, faster results, and real immune support when you need it most.

If you’re feeling run-down, fighting off a bug, or just want to stay ahead of seasonal sickness, an IV can help boost energy, reduce inflammation, and strengthen your body’s natural defenses. 💪💧

Ready to feel your best?
Book your IV at Empowered Health Aesthetics today! 👇

Empowered Health and Aesthetics is located at Rockford, IL, 61108. Offers Botox, Jeuveau, IV Hydration, IM injections: NAD, Vitamin D, Vitamin b12, Tri-immune, glutathione .

11/06/2025

I see quite a few cases of anaplasmosis in Northern IL and Southern WI especially with my farming friends.

Remember prevention is key! Stay aware, do your tick checks, and if you think you've been bit by a tick get tested!

You are not alone! I am offering telehealth consultations if needed.
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11/05/2025

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10/26/2025

10/18/2025

Book with me to learn more.

Telehealth appointments available. 😊

10/14/2025

⚠️ Cancer Concerns Around Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic

Breakthrough medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro—all GLP-1 receptor agonists—have transformed weight loss and diabetes management by lowering blood sugar and suppressing appetite. Yet as their use skyrockets, scientists are investigating possible long-term cancer risks associated with these drugs.

The strongest concern centers on thyroid cancer. Animal studies show that high doses of GLP-1 drugs can trigger thyroid tumors, and a recent large French study found a possible link between prolonged human use (beyond one year) and thyroid abnormalities. As a precaution, people with a personal or family history of thyroid cancer or genetic conditions like MEN2 are advised to avoid these treatments.

Potential ties to pancreatic cancer remain speculative. While GLP-1 drugs can occasionally cause pancreatitis—an inflammation that increases pancreatic cancer risk—no clear causal link has been confirmed. Curiously, early research suggests that tirzepatide, a newer dual-acting drug, may even shrink certain tumors in animal models, though its human implications remain unknown.

It’s also important to note that obesity itself is a major cancer risk factor. Whether any reduction in cancer rates seen among users of GLP-1 drugs results from the medication’s biology or simply from weight loss remains unclear.

For now, experts stress balance: GLP-1 drugs offer powerful metabolic benefits, but long-term vigilance is essential as science continues to unravel their full safety profile.

Follow for regular scientific updates

📄 RESEARCH PAPER

📌 Julien Bezin et al, "GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and the Risk of Thyroid Cancer", Diabetes Care (2025)

10/14/2025

😷🍁 It’s that time of year again!
The kids start with the sniffles… and before you know it, the whole house is down for the count.

Don’t wait until it hits stay ahead of the curve with my Immune Booster Package 💪💧

Loaded with vitamins and minerals to help your body fight back fast and keep your energy up all season long.

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09/26/2025

✨ Exciting Update ✨

I wanted to take a moment to share some big news with you all. I am no longer working with The Healing Artistry, as I’ve officially opened my very own office
Empowered Health & Aesthetics, PLLC!! 💙

At Empowered Health, I’m able to provide a full range of services including:
💧 IV Therapy
🌿 Hormone Therapy
💉 Vitamin Injections & NAD+
⚖️ Natural Weight Loss Programs
🌬 Halo Therapy
🚨Red Light Therapy
🌀 Detox Services
🦠 Lyme & Mold Consults
🧠 Functional Health Consults
…and so much more!

As an RN and Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor, I’m passionate about whole-person healing. I am now working alongside a collaborative physician to ensure all of your health and wellness needs are fully supported.

📍 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📲 Message me directly here on Facebook
💻 Visit: www.empoweryourhealth.net
📞 Call: 815-706-7800

Thank you all for the overwhelming love, encouragement, and continued support during this transition, it means the world to me. 💙

Here’s to empowering your health from the inside out! ✨

👉 Follow along for updates, specials, and resources to help you thrive!

Functional medicine, holistic medicine, natural medicine, health and wellness, Alicia Shelton, genetic testing, 3x4 genetic, weight loss, Lyme disease, detox, mold testing, Igenex, hormone support

09/14/2025

🌱 Just found out that mold might be behind your symptoms?
If you’ve gone down the internet rabbit hole, you know it can feel like drinking from a firehose 💦 podcasts, pages, courses, and endless “detox” theories that leave you more overwhelmed than empowered.

I get it, I’ve even contributed to that “infobesity” myself 🙈.

But here’s the truth: sometimes you don’t need more complexity… you just need someone to lay it out simply.
👉 What mold does in the body
👉 Where it’s hiding in your environment
👉 How to finally start feeling better

Ready for clarity instead of confusion? Message me today to get started on your mold recovery journey.

www.empoweryourhealth.net

Functional medicine, holistic medicine, natural medicine, health and wellness, Alicia Shelton, genetic testing, 3x4 genetic, weight loss, Lyme disease, detox, mold testing, Igenex, hormone support

09/14/2025

Put me in coach, I'll talk about it!

09/08/2025

Different strains are found in different parts of the country.

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09/07/2025

Here are signs mold might be the missing piece of your health puzzle:

>Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
>Brain fog
>Memory issues or mental fatigue
>Sensitivity to smells, chemicals, or foods
>Chronic gut issues or new food sensitivities
>Anxiousness
>Mood swings
>Feeling off in ways you can’t explain.

These are just a few of the ways that mold can quietly disrupt your life.

If this feels familiar, you’re not imagining it and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

SEND ME A MESSAGE TO GET TESTED TODAY. 👇

Functional medicine, holistic medicine, natural medicine, health and wellness, Alicia Shelton, genetic testing, 3x4 genetic, weight loss, Lyme disease, detox, mold testing, Igenex, hormone support