February is Healthy Heart Month at Enhanced Wellness!

We’ve all heard that Heart Disease is the #1 cause of death in the US.  Heart Disease is often called the “silent killer” because it typically has no symptoms until after it has done significant damage to your heart….that’s why understanding your Heart Health is so important!

Heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, refers to a collection of health conditions that involve narrow or blocked blood vessels and can lead to heart attack, chest pain or angina, stroke, arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, congenital heart disease, and heart failure.

A few facts about heart health:

• Your Heart Beats 115,000 times a day!
• The first open-heart surgery was performed in 1893 and the first pacemaker used in 1958
• Women’s heartbeats are slightly faster than men
• Erectile Dysfunction can be a sign of a heart problem

Pay attention to these early warning signs of heart disease: chest pain and tightness, shortness of breath, pain, numbing and/or weakness in your legs or arms, pain in the jaw, neck, throat, or upper abdomen and back, abnormal heart rate or fluttering, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, extreme fatigue, and exhaustion,  or erectile dysfunction.

Treat and Prevention!  A healthy lifestyle can help to prevent heart disease!  Understanding your heart health and hormone levels combined with diet and exercise helps you to prevent heart disease, heart attack, stroke, heart failure and more.  A few helpful hints: understand and control your blood pressure and cholesterol, quit smoking and limit alcohol, detox your body, exercise regularly, reduce your salt and fat intake, manage stress, get a good nights sleep, maintain a healthy weight and body composition, take appropriate vitamins and supplements!

Our February Lab Special is only $60 for a full assessment of your heart health!

15% Off Individual Supplements OR Bundle & Save 20%!  Supplements of the Month: MonoPure, AngiNOX, and CoQ10max!

AngiNOX  An exciting formula based on the latest Nobel Prize-winning research!  Nitric Oxide, which is naturally occurring in the body, is an important molecule for blood vessel and heart health.  This supplement signals responses at the cellular level to benefit your circulatory, immune, and nervous system functions!  This powder provides therapeutic levels of L-arginine and L-citrulline, two amino acids your body needs!

Incorporate this supplement into your daily routine to: Optimize Flow of Blood and Oxygen Throughout the Body, Help Maintain Healthy Male Sexual Function and Remedy Erectile Dysfunction, Reduce Muscle Soreness, Aches, and Pain, Support Lean Body Mass/Athletic Performance, Support Healthy Dilation of Blood Vessels, Support the Healthy Flow of Blood and Oxygen to the Brain for Healthy Mood, Mind, and Memory!

MonoPure  This superior natural omega fish oil blend features patented MaxSimil monoglyceride that has a three times great EPA/DHA absorption rate over other fish oils.  Found naturally in salmon, mackerel, and other fresh, cold-water fish, this supplement provides your body with the omega 3’s needed to support heart health and essential in supporting your nervous system function.

Incorporate this supplement into your daily routine to: Support Cardiovascular Heart Health, Reduce Inflammation, Support Healthy Mental Functioning, Support Healthy Glucose and Insulin Metabolism, Help Burn Excess Fat Before it is Stored, Support Joint and Muscle Health,

CoQmax-100 ME CoQ10 us a naturally occurring antioxidant in the body that is essential for energy production and supporting heart health.  While your body produces CoQ10 naturally, levels in your body decrease with age.  This natural fish oil formula also provides the antioxidant vitamin E.

Incorporate this supplement into your daily routine to: Support and Improve Heart Health, Maintain Blood Pressure that is Already in the Normal Range, Support Brain Function and Reduce the Frequency of Migraines, Support Fertility in Both Men and Women, Regulate Blood Sugar, Support in the Treatment of Neurological Disorders, Provide Natural Skin Care Support!

Healthy Detox & Diet Habits:

Our February Health Highlights help educate you on the importance of diet and detoxification for supporting your heart and overall health and extending your lifespan!  Knowledge is power!  Empower yourself to take your health into your own hands by further understanding your body’s functions! In The Longevity Diet, Valter Longo, PHD, outlines a unique lifespan-extending program using nutrition and scientifically proven fasting-mimicking diets. A guide to losing weight and reducing abdominal fat, extending your healthy lifespan with simple everyday changes, preventing age-related muscle and bone loss, and building your resistance to Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Cancer. Our Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet is a healthy detox fasting kit that allows you to consume real food! This 5-day detoxification is proven to improve mental clarity, support weight loss, lower body fat, maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, maintain healthy levels of inflammation, and more!  If you have tried dieting, fasting, and quick detoxes but experienced headaches, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and other symptoms, then this is the plan for you!  Kelly will walk you through an Individual Wellness Plan based on nutrition and supplementing the body with the nutrients needed for your body to properly detox. February Classes!  Don’t forget to check out our Live Life Well Supplements Shop! The Live Life Well Supplement Shop features an array of supplements needed throughout your wellness journey.  Kelly Engelmann, NP and Functional Medicine Practitioner, hand-selected these supplements with the knowledge of the profound impact each has on every body, including gut and digestive health, body composition, cardiovascular heart health, neurological and mental wellness, immune system boosting and so much more! In theme with our Functional Medicine, food-first health protocol, these vitamins, supplements, and protein powders are vegan approved, gluten-free, wheat-free, soy-free, and do not contain any artificial colors, sweeteners, or preservatives.  These vitamins and supplements boost energy, support muscle strength, reduce joint and muscle pain and aches, drive athletic performance, boost your immune system, manage fatigue, maintain metabolism and energy levels, reduce inflammation, support mental health and mood functions, and so much more! Call us today!  601-724-7885

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.Enhanced Wellness Living is proud to have served our Mississippi community since 2004!  Supporting Ridgeland, Jackson, Madison, Rankin, Olive Branch, Byram, Hernando, Starkville, Flowood, Bolton, Hinds, Brandon, Oxford, Canton, Clinton, Vicksburg, and more! Not in Mississippi?  We have patients who travel from Texas, Alabama,  Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, and more for these lifechanging procedures!

We’re encouraged to make a habit of going to the gym, and we’re expected to eat healthy foods and engage in self-care. But we’re also bombarded with everything from fizzy drinks with special properties to new diets. With all this marketing around health, are we foregoing wellness? Step away from what you are told “health” is, and look towards what a wellness center can provide for you. At Enhanced Wellness Living in Ridgeland, Mississippi, we help you tune in to your body, mind, and spirit so you can give yourself the care you really need.

What Is Wellness?

Health is a part of wellness, but wellness goes far beyond our definition of health. It is comprised of different dimensions that, together, work to make you holistically well. Just a few of the dimensions involved in true wellness include:

Physical

This dimension of wellness is similar to our idea of health. The physical dimension means caring for your body in ways that help it be healthy now as well as in the future.

Intellectual

The intellectual dimension deals with growing yourself intellectually and maintaining a curiosity about all that there is to learn in the world. Engaging this dimension means valuing lifelong learning and having a positive response to intellectual challenges. It also means expanding your own knowledge while discovering the potential for sharing what you know with others.

Emotional

The emotional dimension of wellness regards understanding and respecting your own feelings, values, and attitudes while simultaneously acknowledging and respecting the individual feelings of others. This dimension also includes managing your emotions in a constructive manner and generally feeling positive and enthusiastic about your life.

Social

This dimension focuses on maintaining healthy relationships, enjoying spending time around others, and developing both friendships and intimate relationships. This dimension also includes contributing to your community, caring about those around you, and allowing others to care about you in turn.

Spiritual

The spiritual dimension is about finding your purpose and finding value and meaning in your life. While religion can be a tool to meet your spiritual needs, you can explore this dimension without organized religion. This dimension also includes participating in activities that are in line with your beliefs and values.

Vocational

The vocational dimension involves preparing for or participating in work that gives you personal satisfaction and enriches your life in ways that are consistent with your goals and values. This dimension also includes using your unique skills and talents to contribute to work that is personally rewarding and meaningful.

Financial

This dimension is about managing your resources in a way that allows you to live within your means. It includes making informed financial decisions and setting realistic goals, as well as preparing for short-term and long-term needs. This dimension also includes an awareness that the financial values and needs of everyone are different.

What Does a Wellness Center Consist of?

At Enhanced Wellness Living, we are committed to increasing not just your physical health, but the health of your entire person. We want to help you reach wellness in each dimension so that you are able to live the full and healthy life that you deserve. So what services can you expect at our wellness center? You can learn about each of our wellness programs here.

Detoxification

Your body is constantly fighting to keep itself healthy. But the reality of the world today is that your body is constantly at war with toxins. Whether they come from the food you eat or from personal care products, you are constantly consuming chemicals and toxins that your body has to fight.

Your body is built to fight through these toxins, but it needs the right tools to do so. When your body isn’t processing out all the toxins it takes in, you might find yourself noticing symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, hormone imbalance, or brain fog. So how do you give your body the tools to win the fight?

You go back to basics. You make sure that the air, water, and foods you are taking in are helping your body, not hurting it. With our detoxification program, you learn how to be more aware of potential toxins and minimize your exposure to them. We dive deep into detoxification and help you regain your vitality.

Nutrition

Proper nutrition is a keystone of living well. There are three critical factors that impact how your body is reacting to the nutrition you give it: the food, the amount of food, and the time you consume the food. We will help you determine a nutritional plan that is right for you. Each body is unique and has unique nutritional needs. That’s why we work with you to determine how to improve your nutrition based on your body’s own needs. Getting the right food means investing in foods that are unprocessed, and as much as possible, organic and locally grown.

The quality of the nutrients you take in is essential to having a healthy body, mind, and spirit. You may be eating the right foods, but are you eating the right amount? Many people struggle with determining the proper amount of food for their body. They eat too little, thinking it will help them lose weight, or they eat too much, thinking it will keep them full longer. We work with you to determine the right serving sizes for your unique needs.

Eating at the right time can’t be overlooked, either. The timing of your meals can affect your blood pressure and your ability to break down and absorb key nutrients. Eating in the right time periods for your body helps you go through your day with the physical and mental capabilities to get your work done.

Body Composition

This program is perfect for those looking to achieve the perfect version of themselves. Many people have a desire to get thinner, but this goal doesn’t take into account your body composition and how your unique body works. With this program, we help you set realistic goals for your body and reach them.

Body composition is the ratio of fat to fat-free tissue in the body. Having a body composition that is out of balance can cause a whole host of issues throughout your body, including heart disease, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, back pain, cancer, excessive fatigue, respiratory problems, high cholesterol, diabetes, and much more.

Hair Restoration

Hair loss is something many people deal with for a variety of reasons, and it can start as early as twenty years old. Some of the most common reasons people start losing hair are genetics, health, and side effects from prescription drugs, although there are many more reasons one may begin to lose hair.

While you may find that one method or another helps combat your hair loss, we find that a combination of approaches tends to yield the greatest results. Together, we will work with you to determine which treatment, or mix of treatments, can best be relied on to slow and reverse your hair loss.

Digestive Health Programs

We use a behavioral, dietary, and supplementary approach to treat many issues that are related to your digestive health. To better help you, we offer programs for different gastrointestinal conditions: bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and heartburn.

Our guts are full of bacteria, and we rely on that bacteria to help us digest the food we put into our bodies. Our gastrointestinal tract is like an ecosystem, so interfering with it can create dramatic symptoms. We use dietary changes, supplementation, and behavior to create a healthy balance for your gut that gets rid of any gastrointestinal symptoms.

Hormone Balance

It’s pretty easy for your hormones to become unbalanced, after all, you have over 600 of them in your body. That’s why over-the-counter quick fixes don’t tend to work long-term. But by investing in your health with our wellness center, we can help you feel better long-term.

We monitor your sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and thyroid hormones to see where your levels are, and where they should be. We will help you learn about how these different hormones interact in your body, and how your age, genetics, and inflammation levels affect your hormone balance. With our help, you won’t just get a quick fix, but a solution that lasts.

Thyroid Health

It’s estimated that 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, and that up to 60% of those individuals don’t even know that they have a thyroid disease. The thyroid is a hormone-producing gland that helps to regulate your body’s metabolism.

If your thyroid gland isn’t functioning properly, you can experience symptoms such as fatigue, swelling and stiffness in the joints, constipation, thinning hair, slow heart rate, unexplained weight gain, brain fog, depression and anxiety, and more. We will look at your thyroid function and help you create a plan to balance its function. This often includes assessing nutrition, getting regular sleep and exercise, and decreasing stress, as well as using specific medications to target the thyroid dysfunction you are experiencing.

Autoimmune Health

Autoimmune disease describes a group of conditions that occur due to abnormalities with the immune system and its regulation. Autoimmune disease can be caused by many issues, including genetic predisposition and environmental triggers. However, autoimmune disease is still not fully understood.

That being said, we know that there is a strong connection between gut health and autoimmune disease. We work with you to determine how we can improve your gut health in order to improve your autoimmune function. We work to determine the source of the inflammation, not just the symptoms, through functional medicine. And through this practice, we can help return your autoimmune function to a healthy balance.

Are You Truly Well?

Wellness is becoming a more popular topic as we begin to realize the importance of treating the body as a whole. When we focus on bringing the body, mind, spirit, and environment into harmony, we can more effectively treat specific ailments and increase your health. Find out for yourself how our wellness center can help you.

To schedule an appointment or to have your questions answered, contact us at Enhanced Wellness Living in Ridgeland, Mississippi today and get started on a journey to true wellness.

InBody and Prolon Fasting Mimicking Kit Detox

The InBody Body Composition Analysis breaks down the 4 components that make up our bodies: water, protein, minerals, and fat and provides a full representation of our health picture.  An InBody analysis accurately depicts changes in fat mass, muscle mass, and body fat percentage, rather than just weight loss and weight gain.  InBody measures your progress as you gain muscle and lose fat!  This is a more accurate way of looking at your overall health and helping you meet your wellness goals.  Measuring weight alone does not give any indication of overall health and wellness.

Body composition can affect your overall health in a number of ways that can be related to things such as heart disease, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, back pain, certain types of cancer, estrogen and hormone-related problems, fatigue, sleep apnea, stroke, high cholesterol, diabetes, respiratory problems. kidney disorders, gallbladder disorders, and osteoarthritis.  Schedule your InBody analysis (it is non-invasive and takes less than 5 minutes!) and partner with Kelly and the clinic team to achieve your health and wellness goals!

Once you know your numbers….

The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Kit is proven to improve mental clarity, reduce waist and abdominal size, rejuvenate stem cells, support weight loss, lower body fat, reduce belly fat, maintain healthy levels of cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure, maintain healthy levels of inflammation, and more!

ProLon is the first and only scientifically developed and clinically tested Fasting Mimicking Diet®. ProLon Fasting allows you to fast for 5 consecutive days while still consuming food.  Fasting Mimicking is a low calorie, protein, carbohydrate, high-nourishment meal program that provides you with ingredients that reprogram your body into a regenerating and rejuvenating mode.

If you have tried fasting and quick detox’s but experienced headaches, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and other symptoms, then this is the plan for you!  Kelly will walk you through an Individual Wellness Plan based on nutrition and supplementing the body with the nutrients needed for your body to properly detox.

The new year and new decade are here!  Why not resolve to make healthy lifestyle changes you can sustain not only through the year, but the entire decade!

We’ve all heard of our thyroid, most of us even know someone who has faced thyroid health concerns or even thyroid cancer, but do we really understand why our thyroid is so important to our bodies functioning and our ability to achieve optimal health?

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of our necks which produces the hormone thyroxine.  Our thyroid controls how our bodies use energy from food, aka our metabolism.  Thyroid health is critical because if you do not have enough thyroid hormone your body processes slow down, if you have too much of the hormone your metabolism overaccelerates.

Our thyroid:

• Regulates metabolism
• Controls body temperature
• Regulates heartbeat
• Supports immune system functionality
• Stimulates blood flow to the brain
• Supports oxygen flow to the kidneys, heart, liver, and skeletal muscles
• Promotes healthy sleep, mood, and mental health
• Regulates how your body burns calories
• Is vital for proper bodily function, overall health, wellness, and longevity…left untreated, thyroid diseases can lead to heart failure and be deadly

Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism 

Hypothyroidism–when your thyroid gland is unable to produce enough of the hormone your entire body will slow down as your body is using energy slower than it should.  Symptoms include: a constant feeling of cold, cold hands and feet, puffy skin and bloating, fatigue, exhaustion, brain fog, forgetfulness, unexplained weight gain, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, muscle and joint aches and pains, heavy or irregular menstrual periods, and depression.

Hyperthyroidism–when your thyroid gland overproduces the hormone and causes the body processes to speed up as your body is using energy faster than it should.  Symptoms include: rapid heartbeat, heart palpitations, anxiety and nervousness, irritability, weight loss, heat intolerance, trouble sleeping or insomnia, weakness in the muscles and joints, vision and eyesight problems, increased appetite, light or skipped menstrual periods, and a visibly enlarged thyroid gland.

Contributors to thyroid disorders, disease, and cancer include:

• Environmental toxicity
• Iodine deficiency
• Inflammation-thyroiditis
• Hashimoto’s
• Stress
• Postpartum
• Grave’s disease
• Exposure to high levels of radiation
• Family history of goiters or thyroid cancer

Facts:

• Over 20 million Americans have a form of thyroid disease, sadly, 60% are unaware of the issue or have been misdiagnosed
• Thyroid issues impacted people of all ages and ethnicities
• Women are 5 times more likely to have thyroid issues than men
• People aged 30-50 are hat the highest risk for developing thyroid cancer
• Even with proper diet and exercise, if your thyroid hormone is not in balance you will face weight loss challenges
• Thyroid disease is preventable and treatable! A holistic approach, combined with diet and lifestyle changes, will improve your thyroid and overall health!  Maintaining a healthy, nutritional diet filled with fruits and vegetables will reduce your risk of thyroid and other diseases!

Our gift to you!  20% Savings on ALL* Supplements! 

One-day only, Friday, 12/20/19

Contact us to order!  601-364-1132 or Branch@EnhancedWellness.com 

Save 20% on all* Supplements!  Our December Supplements of the Month support mental health, healthy sleep, reduce stress, and promote calming!December 16th-20th take advantage of 20% savings on a Flu Prevention Supplement Bundle!

Kelly Engelmann, NP, and the team at Enhanced Wellness Living want to help you stay healthy throughout flu season!  Cold and flu season can sneak up on us with symptoms of muscle aches, body chills and heaviness, fever, fatigue, runny nose, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and more…..have no fear, natural flu prevention remedies are here!  Boost your immune system with this array of antioxidants, antimicrobials, and immunity supporting vitamins and supplements!  Mix and match any 3 of the following supplements, creating your own personalized bundle, and receive 20% off your purchase!  Consider taking one from each category to enhance your body’s natural ability to protect itself and prevent the flu!

Contact Branch to order on 12/20!  Branch@EnhancedWellness.com or 601-364-1132

Mississippi’s Leading Functional Medicine FNP, Kelly Engelmann, presenting at the A4M 27^th Annual World Congress 

Ridgeland, Mississippi, Enhanced Wellness Living, Mississippi’s leading Functional Medicine Clinic is proud to announce that Founder, and Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Engelmann, has been selected to speak at this year’s American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine’s World Congress.  This is the 27^th Annual World Congress for A4M and the Metabolic Medical Institute which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to the advancement of tools, technology, and transformations in healthcare that can detect, treat, and prevent diseases associated with aging.

Kelly will present the Foundational Principles in Practicing Functional and Lifestyle Medicine.  Kelly founded Enhanced Wellness Living with the belief that she could do more for her patients and that a food-first approach is the pathway to healing.  In Functional Medicine, we treat the person, not the disease.  Kelly partners with each of her patients to determine the underlying, root-cause, for their ailments and creates individual Wellness Plans that provide life-changing results.

This annual summit, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, December 13-15^th, 2019, is the largest event in Anti-Aging Medicine and brings together thousands of medical experts from around the world.  These practitioners strive to maximize clinical education and highlight the newest, most innovative protocols and practices in patient care to enrich healthcare.

Kelly is honored to serve as a healthcare advocate and speaker at an event dedicated to educating healthcare professionals on breakthrough technologies and medical protocols.  She looks forward to bringing her continued learnings back to Mississippi and supporting her patients in living a life filled with energy and vitality!

Let food be thy medicine. 

-Hippocrates

We talk about men’s health and sexual well-being by rote, with commercials for erectile dysfunction and low libido a common daily occurrence. However, the same does not seem to be true for women’s health. We don’t seem to want to talk about what is actually a healthy aspect of being human.  Wanting to have a healthy and happy life as a woman is something every woman should feel!   At Enhanced Wellness Living in Ridgeland, MS, we understand the toll hormonal changes can take on a woman’s life, which is why we are proud to offer various women’s health services at our clinic.

Kelly and our staff at Enhanced Wellness Living believe in functional medicine that treats you with the dignity and respect you deserve, and that starts with providing you with all of the information you need to make a fully informed decision about your health. Improving the quality of your life is a path we are excited to help you walk. Learn everything you need to know about women’s health before you call our office to schedule your initial appointment.

Female health and sexual health are important aspects of having optimal health.  Unfortunately, hormonal changes and aging have an impact on our overall health, mental health, sexual health, brain health, and more.  A combination of factors that are inescapable effects of living life.

Hormones

For women, hormonal changes come at many different times in life. In fact, women still menstruating experience dramatic hormonal fluctuations at least twelve times a year. But the two most drastic hormonal changes occur post-pregnancy and post-menopause.

Post-pregnancy, many women experience a rapid reversal of hormone production that is largely responsible for both post-partum depression and the production of breastmilk. Hormonal fluctuations combined with the stress of having a newborn can mean that post-pregnancy sex is something that simply does not exist. Additionally, the nerves in the vagina can be damaged by natural birth, which means that arousal and reaching orgasm is much more difficult than before.

Post-menopause hormonal changes are similar in that the slowed production of estrogen and other hormones means that women begin to suffer from a lack of libido. Decreased libido and an inability to orgasm are often root causes of a lack of intimacy in a relationship.

Aging

Aside from menopause, aging affects the physiology of a woman’s body. Skin becomes dryer, hair becomes thinner, and vaginal tissue becomes less sensitive. The skin and muscles of the vagina often become less responsive after menopause, which can mean difficulty in maintaining arousal and enjoying sexual stimulation. Many women try to solve this problem, but a true solution is best found in lifestyle changes, nutrition and dietary shifts, and, sometimes, medical treatments.

The Benefits of Women’s Health Services

In addition to enhancing sexual pleasure, there are numerous benefits of women’s health services that you may want to consider. For example, some of the treatments are natural in nature, meaning there are no foreign substances or chemicals that are used. Other benefits of women’s health services include:

• Decreased urinary incontinence
• Increased overall health
• Increased sexual desire and lubrication
• Greater arousal from stimulation
• Better sense of well-being
• Improved mental health
• Better Body Composition
• Reduced inflammation, joint, and muscle pain
• Much more!

At your consultation appointment, Kelly will be glad to discuss all the benefits of women’s health services in improving the quality of your life and maintaining optimal health can improve your overall well-being.

The Treatment Process

You already know that you stand to benefit from women’s health services. But many patients are comforted to know what to expect from the entire process, which is why we have put together this basic outline. We will walk you through everything, from your initial appointment to when you can expect to see results and every step along the way.

Initial Consultation

Your first appointment is where we will gather the most information from you. We will discuss the reasons you are seeking treatment, such as having difficulty reaching orgasm or experiencing a lower libido than normal. We may ask questions regarding your last cycle, both for post-pregnant and post-menopausal patients, which will help us identify the most probable underlying cause for your concerns.

We will ask for your general medical history, your current medical issues, any medications you are taking, and any allergies to medicines you may have. We will also ask about your lifestyle habits, including exercise, any supplements or vitamins you may be taking, and your alcohol and tobacco use. All of this information will ensure that you have the safest and most comprehensive treatment possible.

During this appointment, we will discuss all treatment options available to you. If you set up your appointment with a specific treatment or procedure in mind, it may be possible that there is a treatment that is better suited to your exact needs. Our staff will help you decide which treatment option is best for you and your lifestyle.

You will be required to undergo testing as needed in order to ensure we get an accurate diagnosis. For example, if you visit us for sleeping difficulties, a few simple tests can help our team determine the cause.

Pre-Treatment Guidelines

There are a few guidelines that must be followed when it comes to women’s health services. For example, depending on the treatment and other factors, we may advise you to not have sex in the days leading up to your treatment. We may also advise that you temporarily stop taking certain over-the-counter or prescription medications. On the day of your appointment, you may be asked to wear loose and comfortable clothing, such as a long skirt. We may give you additional instructions to follow during your consultation.

The Treatment

It’s important to keep in mind that this is a brief overview of women’s health services and the benefits that you stand to gain from them. The specific treatment that is right for you will depend on a number of factors and will ultimately be determined during your initial consultation. Generally speaking, women’s health treatments are performed in the comfort of our office without the need for much, if any, downtime. Once you are situated in the treatment room, we will move forward with the actual treatment, which we will make sure to customize based on your wants and needs.  Treatments are designed to be quick and easy, even for women with busy schedules and lifestyles. From start to finish, the actual treatment may take just minutes. It all depends on the unique case.

Post-Treatment Guidelines

After your treatment, we will provide you with a list of post-treatment guidelines to follow as needed. The post-treatment guidelines may include diet suggestions/restrictions, exercises and other lifestyles changes to implement for optimal women’s health. We may provide you with additional guidelines to follow depending on the treatment regimen.

Recovery

Patients generally do not experience any discomfort follow women’s health treatments, so there is usually no need to prescribe pain medication. Generally speaking, you may return to your normal daily activities immediately following your treatment, although we do advise that you follow all aftercare instructions that have been given to you. Some patients experience immediate benefits as a result of their office visit, while others notice gradual changes that make the coming weeks, months and years more enjoyable.

When taking advantage of women’s health services, the expected results can include a range of benefits such as less frequent urinary incontinence, an increased libido, and an easier time reaching orgasm. Based on how well you are responding to the treatment after a set amount of time, it is possible that you will need another treatment to achieve or maintain the desired results. It’s important to keep in mind that results do vary based on factors such as age, lifestyle, family history and more.

Women’s health services can work for practically any woman. However, if you are not responding to a certain treatment, we may recommend other options so that you can enjoy the desired results.

How Often Should I Seek Treatment?

It all depends on the situation, as women’s health is not one-size-fits-all. To maintain the results of the treatment, it is recommended that you have follow-up appointments as needed. Your age and hormonal balance will determine how frequent your sessions may need to be. Some women may require bi-annual treatments to maintain the desired results, and some need to come in more or less often. Our staff will help you determine how well you are responding to the treatment and how often your treatment sessions should be for optimal health and well-being.

Can Women’s Health Services Help Me?

Ideal candidates for this treatment include any woman who would like to enhance her overall health/well-being and sexual pleasure. Women’s health services are for women who understand that a happy life includes a healthy life and that sexual health and well-being is not something that is only reserved for men.

Our thorough assessment at your initial appointment will help determine if our services can help you.

Find Out More

If you think that women’s health services may be beneficial for you, please contact Enhanced Wellness Living at our office in Ridgeland, MS to schedule your initial consultation.  We value the opportunity to have you as a patient at our clinic, so contact us today to book your appointment and get started. We look forward to hearing from you!

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.  Kelly is dedicating the month to educating patients on identifying signs of Alzheimer’s and effective lifestyle changes to prevent neurological disorders.

Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Engelmann, is Recode Certified for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia for the Bredesen Protocol through The Institute for Functional Medicine.

An estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.  The disease impacts people of all ages and the Alzheimer’s Association anticipates a 14% increase in the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease by year 2025.

Early detection and prevention are possible!  Knowing your Homocysteine level, incorporating our Supplements of the Month, Methyl Protect & MonoPure, and the Cyrex Alzheimer’s Linx empower you to counteract and prevent neurological dysfunction.

We are exposed to both environmental and lifestyle toxins in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat.

Helpful hints on toxins that cause brain fog and contribute to neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, memory loss, epilepsy, and more.

Toxin:                               PDE

Found In:                        Flame-retardant materials such as mattresses, pillows, children’s pajamas, etc…

Health Implication:     Sexual dysfunction, thyroid problems, liver, kidney, and brain disorders

You Can:                          Purchase items made of naturally flame-retardant fabrics, such as wool

Toxin:                               Acrylamide                                  

Found In:                        Formed when a carbohydrate is fried; French fries, fried chicken, and even coffee left sitting on a burner.  Plastics, cosmetics, and water treatment products

Health Implication:     Cancer and neurological dysfunction

You Can:                          Make healthy dietary choices and limit fried foods.  Read labels and limit exposure to products containing Acrylamide and use products that are organic, vegan, and/or gluten free

Toxin:                               Mercury                                        

Found In:                        Our air and water; fish/seafood

Health Implication:     Brain damage

You Can:                         Consume fish that are low in mercury.  We will provide you with a list of fish and their mercury content, which does change over time, during your Wellness Journey.  Incorporate the herb Cilantro into your diet.

Toxin:                               MTBE                               

Found In:                        Secondhand cigarette smoke; formerly used as a gasoline additive

Health Implication:     Neurological and reproductive complications

You Can:                         Limit exposure to smoke

Taking action and reading labels is a great start in educating yourself and lowering your toxin exposure!

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