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RESOURCES FOR HEALTHY LIVING

A FEW of MY FAVORITE THINGS

A curated collection of products and services designed to support your wellness journey. Whether you're aiming to boost your immune system, lose weight, or create a healthier home, you'll discover valuable resources to help you along the way.

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RESOURCES for a
HEALTHY BODY

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The Energy Enhancement System (EESystem) is a groundbreaking tool that creates multiple bio-active energy fields, including "scalar waves," designed to support your body and mind. Its benefits include:

  • Helping cells regenerate

  • Boosting immune function

  • Providing relief from pain

  • Detoxifying and cleansing the body

  • Improving mood and emotional well-being

  • Increasing energy by promoting balance between the brain's right and left hemispheres

Developed over 20 years by Dr. Sandra Rose Michael, Ph.D., DNM, DCSJl, the EESystem uses custom-installed computers to generate energy fields that can promote healing. It has been recognized at medical, scientific, and professional conferences worldwide, and is currently used in centers across the U.S. and around the world to support health and rejuvenation. This environmentally safe technology is trusted by individuals, healthcare professionals, and wellness centers for its many benefits, including:

  • Promoting healing and overall wellness

  • Encouraging relaxation and stress relief

  • Aiding in detoxification and purification

  • Boosting energy and rejuvenation

  • Improving mental and emotional well-being

By blending science with a focus on the body, mind, and spirit, the Energy Enhancement System empowers you to optimize performance, elevate your health, and achieve greater levels of consciousness and self-actualization.

Find a Center Near You

Or if you’re in the Toledo, Ohio area please consider supporting my favorite center:

Urban Retreat Ministry
Land and Soul
4946 County Road 1-2
Swanton, OH 43558
419.376.9557

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The Oura Ring is the first wearable health and wellness tracker designed to give you a truly holistic picture of your health. With advanced sensors, it continually collects data on more than 20 biometrics. Its lightweight, discreet design makes it easy to wear 24/7, giving you a continuous view of your physical and mental health. With the Oura ring, you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Monitor Heart Health: Measures heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), and resting heart rate for insights into your cardiovascular health.

  • Manage Stress: Tracks your body’s response to stress through HRV and temperature changes.

  • Activity Tracking: Monitor steps, calories, and movement to help you stay active and achieve fitness goals.

  • Temperature Monitoring: Detects changes in body temperature, offering early insights into health shifts like illness or menstrual cycles.

  • Optimize Sleep Quality: Tracks sleep stages and overall quality to help you improve your rest.

  • Personalized Health Insights: Provides tailored feedback based on your activity, recovery, and readiness levels.

The Oura Ring empowers you to make informed decisions about your health by providing data-driven insights and helping you stay proactive about your well-being.

*Our Function First Empowerment & Transformation Packages include free access to a Food, Mood & Lifestyle Journal that integrates with your Oura ring for seamless health data tracking.

INFRARED SAUNA

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In conventional saunas, your body is heated by warming the air around you. Infrared saunas are different in that they use infrared light to heat your body directly rather than heating the air. This gentle, deeply penetrating heat provides a relaxing experience while delivering a variety of health benefits. Unlike conventional saunas, infrared saunas operate at a lower temperature, making them more comfortable for longer sessions. The benefits of infrared saunas include:

  • Detoxification: Promotes sweating to help remove toxins such as heavy metals and environmental pollutants from the body.

  • Improved Circulation: Increases blood flow, which can enhance oxygen delivery and nutrient absorption throughout the body.

  • Pain Relief: Relieves muscle tension, joint pain, and stiffness by improving circulation and reducing inflammation.

  • Skin Health: Encourages collagen production and helps clear impurities for healthier, glowing skin.

  • Relaxation: Lowers cortisol levels and supports relaxation, reducing stress and promoting mental clarity.

  • Weight Management: Boosts calorie burn by gently increasing heart rate, simulating the effects of moderate exercise.

  • Immune Support: The gentle heat may enhance immune function by stimulating cellular repair and improving overall wellness.

Since infrared saunas provide a deeper, more therapeutic heat compared to traditional saunas, they’re ideal for individuals seeking health benefits in a calming, spa-like  environment.

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE

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Lymphatic massage is a specialized massage technique designed to encourage the flow of lymph—a clear fluid that carries waste products and toxins away from the body’s tissues. This gentle, rhythmic massage targets the lymphatic system, which plays a crucial role in maintaining immune function and overall health. There are many known benefits of lymphatic massage, including:

  • Reduced Swelling: Helps alleviate fluid retention and swelling caused by surgery, injury, or medical conditions like lymphedema.

  • Increased Immune Function: Encourages the removal of toxins and supports the body's natural defense systems.

  • Improved Skin Health: Improves circulation, which may reduce puffiness, acne, and other skin concerns.

  • Increased Relaxation: The soothing, light pressure reduces stress and calms the nervous system.

  • Reduced Inflammation: Supports the body’s natural ability to reduce inflammation, helping to soothe sore joints and tissues.

  • Enhanced Post-Surgery Recovery: Speeds healing and reduces scar tissue buildup by minimizing inflammation.

  • Improved Circulation: Stimulates blood and lymph flow, which nourishes tissues and removes metabolic waste.

  • Reduced Pain: Helps relieve discomfort caused by chronic pain conditions, muscle soreness, and inflammation by improving circulation and reducing fluid buildup.

  • Improved Detoxification: Encourages the body’s natural detox processes, enhancing overall well-being.

What to Expect During a Session

Lymphatic massage uses gentle, rhythmic strokes that follow the natural flow of lymph through the body. The technique is performed with light pressure, making it a soothing and therapeutic experience. The massage typically focuses on areas like the neck, arms, legs, and abdomen, where lymphatic flow can be optimized. This non-invasive therapy is ideal for those dealing with swelling, chronic pain or inflammation, or anyone looking to support their body’s detoxification process.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

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Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine. Chiropractors use manual manipulation and other techniques to bring the body back into alignment, improve mobility, and manage pain without the need for medications or invasive procedures. The benefits of chiropractic care include:

  • Pain relief: Chiropractic adjustments are effective for relieving back, neck, and joint pain, as well as headaches and migraines.

  • Improved mobility: Regular chiropractic treatments help restore proper alignment, increasing flexibility and range of motion.

  • Enhanced posture: Chiropractic care corrects spinal misalignments, promoting better posture and reducing strain on muscles and joints.

  • Stress reduction: By improving spinal alignment, chiropractic adjustments can help reduce tension and promote relaxation.

  • Injury prevention: Chiropractic care can help identify potential musculoskeletal issues early, preventing more serious injuries in the future.

  • Better nerve function: Adjustments can improve communication between the brain and body, supporting optimal nervous system function and overall health.

Chiropractic care may offer a safe, drug-free approach to achieving lasting relief and improving your overall health. Whether you're managing chronic pain or seeking preventive care, a chiropractor can tailor treatments to meet your specific needs.

Rosy Glow Wellness creates inspired essential oil blends that are safe, effective, and beautifully aromatic. They also provide aromatherapy and reflexology services.

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RESOURCES for a
HEALTHY HOME

WHOLE-HOUSE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM

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A whole-house water filtration system ensures your family has clean, safe, great-tasting water flowing from every tap in your home. A whole-house system filters out harmful contaminants like chlorine, sediment, heavy metals, and other impurities at the point of entry, delivering improved water quality for drinking, cooking, bathing, and cleaning. There are several different types of whole-house water filtration systems available, including:

  • Activated Carbon Filtration System

  • Water Softener System

  • UV (Ultraviolet) Purification System

  • Reverse Osmosis System + Activated Carbon Filtration System

  • Alkaline or Ionized Water Filtration System

It’s important to choose a whole-house water filtration system based on the specific needs of your home’s water and what you want to filter out. Some systems offer broad protection, while others specialize in certain contaminants.

I believe the best choice for comprehensive protection for the majority of homes is a Multi-Stage Whole-House System with Activated Carbon + UV + Sediment Filter.  Here’s why:

  1. This type of system offers a well-rounded solution for a wide variety of contaminants including chlorine, bacteria, sediments, heavy metals, and other chemicals.

  2. A combination of activated carbon, UV light (for pathogen removal), and sediment filtration ensures that your water is clean, safe, and tastes good while addressing multiple issues simultaneously.

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The versatile EnviroCloth replaces both chemical-laden all-purpose cleaners and wasteful paper towels. It’s great for the environment, non-toxic to your health, highly effective, and easy to care for—just rinse, wring out, and hang to dry. Machine washable and available in five colors, you can color-code for different purposes or rooms. 

Use it dry for dusting, as it creates static electricity to lift even the smallest particles of dust and dirt, preventing them from resettling. Use it damp with just water for general cleaning and heavily soiled areas. It cleans any surface typically cleaned with soap and water, including bathrooms (faucets, sinks, tubs, counters, toilets), walls, windows, floors, vehicles, toys, tools, kitchen appliances, outdoor furniture, and much more.

These beautiful candles are hand-poured with 100% natural soy wax and lead-free wicks. Tammi infuses the wax with natural oils, creating exceptionally scented, clean-burning candles that are toxin-free.