Age Well Health Solutions

01/17/2023

Today we have a list of nutrients used by the thyroid in the center column below, with some of their functions to the left of the column and foods where these nutrients can naturally be found to the right. By getting a variety of the foods listed, while avoiding other potentially disruptive foods, the thyroid can be put in the best possible position to carry out its intended processes.

Don't forget though! Not all foods are grown equally. In order to ensure the highest nutrient content, make sure you are buying organically from reputable sources.

*Avoid large amounts of cruciferous vegetables like spinach when dealing with thyroid dysfunction.

01/13/2023

When it comes to Thyroid health, we need to look at the entire scope of everything happening. By seeing and understanding the full picture, individual cases may be managed more effectively and efficiently. If you already have, or plan on, getting thyroid testing done, make sure that you are getting the full picture.

01/11/2023

January's Essential Oil - Rosemary

Rosemary is a shrub with fragrant, needle-like leaves, native to the Mediterranean and Asian regions of the globe. The earliest known use of Rosemary dates back roughly 5,000 years, also being used for burial ceremonies in ancient Egypt and sacred to the Greeks and Romans.

The oil is found throughout the entirety of the plant, and can be used topically, orally*, or inhaled.

A study performed in 2007 showed a mixture of Rosemary, Lemongrass, Ginger, and Roman Chamomile used in aromatherapy in conjunction with weekly massages and daily baths helped alleviate pain in fibromyalgia (FMS) patients as well as help them sleep better.

Other studies have shown that Rosemary oil is as effective as 2% minoxidil (active ingredient in Rogaine).

!! FREE RECIPE !! --> Lemon-Rosemary Chicken
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 drop Rosemary essential oil
- 1 Chicken breast
- Half lemon

1. Pat chicken breast dry and salt with pinch.
2. Pour olive oil in pan and set to low allowing pan to heat up.
3. Make 2 slices from larger end of half lemon.
4. Place chicken in pan with lemon slices on either side.
5. Fry chicken until golden on each side.
6. Melt butter in container and combine with 1 drop of Rosemary oil as well as one quick squeeze of remaining lemon.
7. Covering chicken with herb-butter mixture using a basting brush.
8. Give one more quick squeeze of lemon over the basted chicken.
9. Sprinkle pepper on the finished chicken breast.
10. Enjoy your delicious chicken with a healthy serving of your favorite veggies!

*Patients with cardiac issues and hypertension should not orally ingest Rosemary oil as the active components may alter calcium balance in heart muscle cells.

*Rosemary oil consumption is also contraindicated in patients who suffer from epilepsy as there have been proposed mechanisms that may lead to one.

01/09/2023

Happy Monday everyone!

Here are some common signs and symptoms that a thyroid may not be working optimally. As a major metabolism regulator for the body, thyroid dysfunction can have far reaching effects as you will see in the graphic below.

When it comes to thyroid dysfunction, we have two types: hyperthyroidism (too much activity) and hypothyroidism (too little activity). In either case, we have the power to create an environment for the body where optimal function and healing may take place. Whether you're dealing with an established case already, or you suspect some of the list may apply to you, take charge of your health and start down the path to aging well.

01/06/2023

As part of providing the AWHS family with more health content, throughout 2023 each month I will be posting about a particular essential oil.

Essential oils are powerful tools; they are used to encourage healing, promote relaxation, enhance food and drink, even fight infection and chronic illness.

So how do they work? Oils are absorbed through the body via different routes (topical, ingestion, inhalation). Each route of absorption will be taken in and broken down differently resulting in differing degrees and types of effects.

What causes them to work? During biosynthesis, plants produce compounds called "secondary metabolites". These compounds include two groups called terpenes and phenylpropanes. The secondary metabolites induce effects through physiologic reactions with different types of tissue. An example from each metabolite group would be a-limonene (found in many citrus peels) and carvacrol (found in oregano).

What's the big deal? For thousands of years cultures spanning the entire globe have revered, and used to their advantages, the properties of essential oils. We should all at least be aware of the great benefits these wonderful oils have, as well as the part they can play on the path to aging well.

01/03/2023

This January Age Well Health Solutions wants to highlight the Thyroid for Thyroid Health Awareness month. Check back in with the AWHS page throughout the month to learn about the thyroid, its role in health, and how we can optimize as well as protect its function!

Age Well Health Solutions L.L.C. is a provider of high-quality, Holistic care to the STL community.

01/03/2023

Happy New Year everybody! 2023 is as great a time as any to start down your path to Aging Well, and Age Well Health Solutions is here to be your guide.

Our New Year's Resolution here at AWHS is going to be bringing MORE quality content and providing even BETTER care so more people can live their BEST lives!

Cheers to a Healthy & Wealthy 2023

- Dr. Rudberg

12/06/2022

08/04/2022

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08/01/2022

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05/25/2022

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05/05/2022

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