Healthy Thoughts by Dr. Helena

Please Be Aware. . .

Posted: June 30, 2020
By: Dr. Helena & Heather Schiller

Practice members have asked us if we are returning to pre-covid scheduling policies. The answer is "No."

We will continue scheduling by appointment only through the end of 2020.

As a reminder, because we take care of a lot of people in our community, it is crucial that you cancel Massage and Chiropractic appointments immediately if you suffer from any of these following symptoms:

+Fever of over 100 degrees

+Difficulty Breathing, fatigue

+Cough

+Loss of taste and smell

or other Flu-like symptoms

(Please see the CDC website to learn more about CV-19 symptoms.)

If a person you have had contact with has these symptoms or tests positive, it is important you cancel your appointments immediately. You will not be charged the cancellation fee for your massage. You are welcome to schedule again once you receive a negative CV-19 test or symptoms are gone for 14 days.

Thank you for your understanding!

Everyone at BFC


Health Tip #3

Posted: June 9, 2020
By: Dr. Helena Beacom

Health Tip #3

Known as the immune system’s protective shield, Thieves is one of the best essential oils to use for self-care. It is a blend of cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lemon, and rosemary. 

I personally use Thieves in one form or another every day, whether it is my Thieves toothpaste and floss or thieves lozenges.  You can use Thieves spray on pillow cases or as an air freshener.  I use Thieves Household Cleaner to clean toilets and floors and we use Thieves essential oil in the diffusers at the front desk and in the massage room. You can also consume Thieves in capsule form or put a few drops in a glass of water or stainless steel water bottle.  Thieves is so versatile, easy to use and it smells amazing.  

Not everyone realizes Thieves is consumable.  When I'm feeling run down and I need a lift, I make my own capsule of Thieves.  If you want a really powerful and potent combination, purchase capsules and fill with these essential oils:

Thieves

Frankincense 

Oregano

Lemon (There is already Lemon oil in Thieves, but I will add a few drops for the extra benefits of citrus.)

If you are interested in Thieves products and/or Young Living, let me know.  I've been a distributor for Young Living since 2008.

Yours in Health, 

Dr. Helena Beacom, DC


The Power of Thieves

Posted: June 9, 2020
By: Dr. Helena Beacom


Health Tip #2

Posted: June 9, 2020
By: Dr. Helena Beacom

Health Tip #2

It is common in conversations hear things like, “It’s a virus, there is nothing you can do.”  What we have to start realizing is that every day we can have healthy habits that will keep our body healthy and also help us fight viruses and bacteria.  Our body is well equipped to do so.  Your immune system was made to take care of foreign particles and it does an amazing job every minute of every day.  Your immune system takes care of your body whether you have symptoms or not.  You benefit from a boost to your immune system with each adjustment, according to independent researcher Ron Pero which is a fabulous beneficial side effect to your care here.  People often ask me, “What can I do at home?” 

Here is Health Tip #2:

Consuming Coconut oil daily. 

In the 1980s, coconut oil was considered bad because it is fat.  That was the start of the low fat, high carbohydrate, trans-fat, boxed food generation.  However the make-up of coconut oil is similar to some of the fats that make up your brain tissue.  Now there are studies showing how the consumption of coconut oil helps to reverse some components of Alzheimer’s disease.

(Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28421789)

According to this study, at least two fatty acids in coconut oil, and their monoglycerides, have antiviral properties.  These components of coconut oil will cause breakdown of the virus membrane, inhibit virus maturation and prevent binding of the virus proteins to the host cell membrane.  In another small study, coconut oil consumption also showed an increase in immune system cells in HIV patients.

(Source: https://www.icp.org.ph/2020/01/the-potential-of-coconut-oil-and-its-derivatives-as-effective-and-safe-antiviral-agents-against-the-novel-coronavirus-ncov-2019/)

What is the best way to add Coconut oil to your diet? Buy organic, virgin coconut oil.  You can put coconut oil on toast or sauté food with it. Sometimes I take a spoonful of coconut oil and dip it into raw honey and eat it.  It is delicious!  I consume coconut oil in my coffee each morning. 

Dr. H’s Power Coffee

Brewed organic coffee of choice

Spoonful of coconut oil

Spoonful of honey (If you don't want sugar in your diet, omit the honey.)

Sprinkle of cinnamon

Milk of choice

 

Let coconut oil melt and blend all ingredients together, otherwise melted coconut oil will pool on the top of your coffee.  Enjoy!