Live Well With Dr Mel

28/01/2024

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Hello Friends! My favorite way to start my morning: a gentle stretch with positive affirmations.

This is a practice that will release tension in your physical body as well as lift your spirit making you feel more energized to start your day.

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,

Dr Mel

Day 27, AffirmationsHello Friends! Today's practice provides you with positive affirmations and a gentle stretch. This video is great to start your day on a...

26/01/2024

Here is Episode 2 of Blissful beings, thanks for listening and following, we appreciate it!

Hello Listeners! Welcome back to another episode of Blissful Beings with Dr Mel and Myself Janine. In this episode we dive in to get to know our one and only Dr Mel. We learn about her path to the creation of Live Well with Dr Mel and her deep passion for helping others.

25/01/2024

Exercise to prevent disease 💪

Regular physical activity helps improve your overall health, fitness, and quality of life. It also helps reduce your risk of chronic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, many types of cancer, depression and anxiety, and dementia.

How to stop big pharma?.... EXERCISE

Checkout the 30 day challenge, join our wellness community today! 🔥Link in Bio

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,
Dr Mel

25/01/2024

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Day 24- Full Body

In this practice we find that inner recruit that supports the whole system.

This practice will address all parts of the physical body but also work on the energetic body as well.

let's tune into our breath, balance our emotions, through intentional movement.

let's do this!

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,
Dr Mel

Day 24- Full Body In this practice we find that inner recruit that supports the whole system.This practice will address all parts of the physical body but al...

19/01/2024

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This practice will allow you to soften, find balance, and continue to use your breath to go beyond.

Reminder this space is for you to MELT away all your stress and worry, take this time to be present for YOU.

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,

Dr Mel

This practice will allow you to soften, find balance, and continue to use your breath to go beyond. Reminder this space is for you to MELT away all your stre...

18/01/2024

Why am I so tired?

Over the short term, not eating enough can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and symptoms like fatigue, shakiness, and nausea. If a person continues not to eat, they may experience slurred speech, confusion, syncope (fainting), and even seizures.

A diet with lots of leafy green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats such as fish, nuts, and seeds may help lessen the effects of feeling tired!

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,
Dr Mel

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18/01/2024

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Let's Celebrate Day 17, by taking care of our body.

We will perform myofascial Release.

The massage and stretching used in myofascial release therapy can help loosen muscles and joints.

This may help indirectly ease your pain and tension in your body.

Don't miss this you will thank me afterwards.

Stay well 🤍🙏🌿

Melissa

Let's Celebrate Day 17, by taking care of our body. We will perform myofascial Release.The massage and stretching used in myofascial release therapy can help...

17/01/2024

We are just past the half way mark!!!

I'm so proud of those who are on this ride with me. We made it to the mat 16 days straight.

Day 16 we are checking in on our heart health and doing a little cardio short for CARDIOVASCULAR.

Great work out for a snow day when you're stuck indoors.

Register today for FREE (link in Bio) all videos are available inside my wellness community - Convene Communities! 🤍🙏🌿

Videos also available on YouTube

Your friend,
Melissa

14/01/2024

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You made it to precious day 13.

A day to try a little tenderness with a soft and easy practice of rest.

For this session you are welcome to bring two pillows to the mat. However, if you don’t have those things handy during your practice window, don’t worry about it. You can still get the value without any cozy props.

Trust that this type of session is most valuable.

I will meet you on the mat!

Love,
Melissa

You made it to precious day 13. A day to try a little tenderness with a soft and easy practice of rest.For this session you are welcome to bring two pillows ...

09/01/2024

Wow, here we are. Day eight!

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More than one full week of tapping into all parts of our body through movement therapy, breath work and asana. Way to go!

This is a practice of strengthening your glutes!

You are more than one week in and doing great. Remember there are no rules and you can drop any limiting expectations. The most important thing is that you show up.

Even if your just checking in with yourself and your breath.

You got this!

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,
Dr Mel

08/01/2024

Our little Billy is ONE MONTH old.

Where does time go???

He has gained 1.5 lbs and has grown 1 inch since birth. He enjoys squirming, eating, farting, sleeping and engaging in staring contests with mom and dad.

He hasn't made a decision on his favorite sport yet 😅

We are so blessed to have you in our lives and proud to be your parents

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07/01/2024

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Our Day 6 practice is something you don't want to miss.

Continue to show up for practice and focus on how how you do so.

It’s all happening.
show up for you, on the mat.
Begin to make your dreams come true.

Stay Healthy and Well🤍🙏🌿

Love,
Dr Mel

Our Day 6 practice is something you don't want to miss. Continue to show up for practice and focus on how how you do so.It’s all happening.show up for you, o...

06/01/2024

Stillness can be such a good medicine!

To notice all the ways In which the breath can calm you And guide your way.

Your Day 5 session welcomes a Vinyasa practice!

Way to show up for yourself today.

Let’s find moments of stillness throughout our flow practice!

Stay Healthy and Well🤍🙏🌿

Love,

Dr Mel

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Stillness can be such a good medicine!To notice all the ways In which the breath can calm you And guide your way.Your Day 5 session welcomes a Vinyasa practi...

05/01/2024

Your Day 4 session asks you to focus on the Breath:

Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths

when you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace

Just Breathe.

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,

Dr Mel

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Your Day 4 session asks you to focus on the Breath:Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breathswhen you own...

04/01/2024

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Lumbar facet joint syndrome✨

These exercises offer a way to relieve pain and enhance mobility by strengthening the spine so you don’t have to rely on medication or surgical interventions. You can address the symptoms and identify the condition’s root causes.

Dr Mel provides you with simple effective exercises to start with:

1. Pelvic Tilt

Pelvic tilts lie on your back with your knees bent. And your feet flat on the floor tighten your abdominal muscles and push your lower back into the floor. Repeat 10 times.

2. Bridges

Lie on your back with your knees bent. Tighten the muscles in your stomach. Raise your hips off the floor until they line up with your knees and shoulders. Be sure that your hips are level and you squeeze your glutes as your lift. Hold for three deep breaths or 3-5 seconds. Return to the starting position lowering one vertebrae at a time and repeat 10 times.

3. Knee to chest stretch

Bend your right knee and hug your knee towards your chest, placing hands on your right leg. Then breath deeply and hold this position for 30 seconds perform on both sides.

Share with anyone you feel this will benefit!

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,

Dr Mel

Lumbar facet joint syndrome✨These exercises offer a way to relieve pain and enhance mobility by strengthening the spine so you don’t have to rely on medicati...

04/01/2024

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It’s Day 3 and we begin to find our flow,

we observe our practice.

When we practice in this way on the mat - we create an opportunity to move into a new presence.

Get ready to stretch, to twist, and to listen to your breath, as you move your spine and connect with your body..

I’ll meet you there!

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,

Dr Mel

It’s Day 3 and we begin to find our flow, we begin to observe our practice.When we practice in this way on the mat - we create an opportunity to move into a ...

03/01/2024

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Day 2 is a session to slow down for a very mindful practice.

We turn inward, set our intention, focus on posture/ alignment, integrating strengthening exercises and flexibility to begin building our foundation.

You are ready, get set, let’s GO!

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,
Dr Mel

Day 2 is a session to slow down for a very mindful practice. We turn inward, set our intention, focus on posture/ alignment, integrating strengthening exerci...

02/01/2024

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We kick off our first practice of the exercise series today!

Day 1 is a session designed to set you up for success integrating strengthening exercises and flexibility to begin to wake up your muscles and prepare for what's to come.

Learn how to use your breath to enhance and support your experience on the mat with these floor exercises.

You are ready, get set, let’s GO!

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏🌿

Love,
Dr Mel

We kick off our first practice of the exercise series today!Day 1 is a session designed to set you up for success integrating strengthening exercises and fle...

01/01/2024

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It's a GET READY day! A little moment to get yourself organized, take stock of your energy, and prepare for our next 30 days together on the mat.(Consider th...

01/01/2024

From the bottom of my heart wishing you a happy new year. Thank you for being a part of the journey 🥂🥳

31/12/2023

I'm so proud of you....

Hard work pays off.

You should be proud of yourself too!!!!

Let's Celebrate 🥂

29/12/2023

Just start now✨

There is no time like NOW to start making your health and fitness goals and reality.

Let's make 2024 your year to become the best version of YOU! Let's go all in full commitment

NO EXCUSES:

🕜But I don't have enough time.... I will make sure we find time that works for you.

💲It is too expensive.... Name the price that works for you and I will design a package that fits your budget, no more expensive outpatient COPAYs, affordable physical therapy

Send me a DM, to get started today, so excited to help you reach your goal of a pain free healthy life!

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🙏

Love,
Dr Mel

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25/12/2023

Merry Christmas🎄🥂

It came without ribbons, it came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags.

Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.

The importance of Christmas begins in your heart.

May love and happiness be shared amongst all, wishing your family a Merry Merry Christmas!

From my family to yours!

Love,
Dr Mel

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18/12/2023

Take sometime as we head into the last couple weeks of 2023 and ask yourself...

1️⃣ What are you leaving behind in 2023? Bad habits, negative people, fear, failure?

2️⃣ Then more importantly what are you taking with you into 2024? New skills you learned, a positive mindset, uplifting community, accomplishments?

Take some time and really think that through over the next couple of days. I'd love to see what your answers are... share a few things with me in the comments ⬇️ if you feel comfortable.

By the way... I asked myself these same questions and wrote them down in my journal, so I can keep track of my progress, goals, and ideas. 🎯

Let's start 2024 with positive momentum.

15/12/2023

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Cervical Facet Joint Syndrome✨

Cervical facet syndrome is a type of osteoarthritis that occurs when the structure of one or more of the vertebral facet joints begins to deteriorate. The cervical vertebrae compose the upper segment of the spine and are mostly located near in the neck.

Dr Mel provides you with 3 exercises to help pain management for anyone who has cervical facet joint syndrome:

1. Chin Tucks:

Sit upright and look straight ahead with the ears directly over the shoulders. Place a finger on the chin. Without moving the finger, pull the chin and head straight back until a good stretch is felt at the base of the head and top of the neck.

2. Scapular squeezes:

correcting a rounded shoulder posture is important because your neck alignment will follow your shoulder position.

Simply pretend you're holding something (grape) in-between your shoulder blades pinching your shoulder blades tight for 3-5 seconds (don't allow grape to drop)

repeat 10 reps, this will ensure proper shoulder alignment and improve your posture and neck alignment.

3. Cervical Rotation

Begin by getting into proper posture using the two previous exercises.

while maintaining proper posture turn head so chin is over right shoulder hold at end range for 3-5 seconds and then turn to other side.

if you have difficulty rotating the neck fully you can apply over pressure with your hand at the end range to assist the neck into further rotation. Repeat 10 times on each side.

Stay Healthy and Well 🤍🌿🙏

Love,
Dr Mel

Cervical Facet Joint Syndrome✨Cervical facet syndrome is a type of osteoarthritis that occurs when the structure of one or more of the vertebral facet joints...

14/12/2023

Miracle on Division St✨

My sister and I both delivered our babies at this past weekend.

Dr Vander Vennet delivered them both and we couldn't say enough about the incredible care we received!

These two boys were born less than 3 days apart, They are truly bonded for life.

"If you don't believe in miracles perhaps you forgot you are one."




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02/12/2023

Carpal Tunnel✨

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What is Carpal Tunnel?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm.

What Causes Carpal Tunnel?

Frequent, repetitive movements with the hands. Extending or flexing the wrist for long periods of time. Rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions that cause inflammation in the joints. Hormonal or metabolic changes (for example, menopause, pregnancy or thyroid imbalance)

This video provides you with a home exercise routine in order to aid in pain relief:

Step 1: Wrist AROM

Step 2: Stretches for Carpal tunnel

Step 3: Median Nerve Glide (to help keep the nerve from getting trapped)

Carpal Tunnel brace recommended by Dr Mel:

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Carpal Tunnel✨What is Carpal Tunnel?Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by ...