St Petersburg Spa 2013 Cinco De Mayo Specials for $5 to $55 for 90 Minute Relaxation Massage, Detox Foot Bath, Reflexology, Salt Scrub and Facial Peels at Healthy Being Wellness Center

 Enjoy Our Cinco de Mayo Celebration!

Friday, May 3 thru Monday, May 6

Enjoy the Fiesta & Siesta of a Good-ol Cinco De Mayo influenced Spa Experience.
$5 "Fiesta" Foot Bath
$25 Facial Peel Add-on

$35 "Siesta" Foot Reflexology (30min)
$45 "Sangria" Sour Cherry Facial (45min)

$55 90min Relaxation Massage
$55 "Margarita" Lime Salt Scrub (Full body -50 min)


Call to book your appointment: 727-502-3464.

Pleurisy: Reducing the Pain, Inflammation and Swelling with Natural Therapies like Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Managing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis is crucial in managing this often debilitating and physically limiting disease.
 
Many of my clients who suffer from RA can often develop pleurisy a common pulmonary condition that can often mirror the symptoms of a heart attack, anxiety/panic attack and severe indigestion pains.

Pleurisy is an inflammation of the thin layers of tissue (pleura) covering the lungs and chest wall.The outer layer of the pleura lines the inside of the chest wall, and the inner layer covers the lungs. The tiny space between the two layers is called the pleural cavity. This cavity normally contains a small amount of lubricating fluid that allows the two layers to slide over each other when you breathe.

When the pleura becomes inflamed, the layers rub together, causing chest pain.  This is known as pleuritic pain. 

Pleurisy can cause sharp shooting pains in the chest, especially when breathing deeply or coughing. Pleurisy caused by rheumatoid arthritis will usually subside when the RA flare-up passes but this often requires outside resources like medications and anti-inflammatory therapy like Lymphatic Drainage Therapy.

Pleurisy comes with other RA related conditions like:

Rheumatoid Nodules
According to the Arthritis Foundation, about 25% of people with joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis also get rheumatoid nodules, which are small lumps on or near the affected joint. In some people, these lumps can also form in the lung tissue. Most people don't know they have a rheumatoid nodule in their lungs until one shows up on a chest x-ray. Depending on where the lump is located, it can cause some pain or shortness of breath.
 
Scarring
When rheumatoid arthritis affects connective lung tissue, it can cause scarring that reduces your lung function. This can lead to shortness of breath or pain when trying to breath deeply. Scarring in deep lung tissue is called pulmonary fibrosis.

There are ways to minimize the scarring and to reduce both the swelling and inflammation the results with this fibrosis.

I've had clients who have come into my office short of breath and wearing bra expanders who have walked out after our 60min session who drop 4-8 inches in their bras.  It's been an amazing therapy for removing the fluid inflammation and reduces instantly the pain these clients experience. 

The Lymphatic Therapy is great for breaking up and moving out the inflammation within the pleura layer and it can also help break up the scar tissue that develops. 

If you suffer from Pleurisy there are options to relieve your pain that don't involve steroids. 

ALS and Lymphedema, Leg Swelling and Lymphatic Drainage - Ways to Manage the Progression of Swollen Legs and Limbs

Recently I had the honor of beginning a lymphatic drainage protocol on an individual with an early onset of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) related Lymphedema in his legs.

ALS is a restrictive and progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. As the nerves are impacted so are the muscles and ultimately the movement and flow of lymphatic fluid.

The lack of a natural pumping mechanism (ie muscle movement) impacts the lymphatic system as the lack of mobility creates fluid pooling in the limbs - particularly the legs.

Many ALS patients end up utilizing mobile chairs and other devices that help them stay mobile, but the downside is a lack of mobility that leads to often weight gain and edema and swelling of the legs, torso and feet.

One of the therapies that then becomes crucial to implement is a treatment protocol that will move the lymphatic fluid and decongest excess proteins that are building up within the legs and extremities. When these excess proteins build up they create fibrous tissue that becomes hard and decreases circulation and overall join flexibility.

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy can be performed on an individual while they are in a wheel chair.

If you or a loved one suffers from ALS, please feel free to give us a call (727-502-3464) and we can describe a little bit more about this amazing therapy. 

No-Bake Banana, Nut Butter Chocolate Granola Bars

I want to share one of my favorite, newer recipes. I add chia and make this gluten free with the type of cereal flakes I incorporate. It's super quick and easy to make and it's a healthy go to for folks on the go and parents.

Fast and easy snacks are a must for any parent or busy adult.  In these times, it's super important to have great nutrition especially a raw, non-bake recipe that is easily frozen with good, natural - balanced ingredients.

Banana, Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Granola Bars
Makes 12

• 2 large overripe bananas
• 1 cup oats
• 1/2 cup crunchy cereal (oats, puffed rice cereal )
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup(or any other sweetener you use)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter or other nut or seed butter
• 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp dried cranberries or other fruit
• 2 – 4 tsp cocoa powder
• (OPTIONAL- add 1 tbsp chia seeds for extra protein kick)

Line a muffin pan with paper liners, or use a silicone muffin pan for easy removal.  Mash the bananas.  Add wet ingredients and cocoa powder and mix well.  Add all other ingredients, mix well then press into prepared muffin tin.  Freeze at least 60 minutes before serving.
You can eat these while they’re still soft or you can keep them in the freezer for easy snacks.  We also use a homemade cereal that stays crunchy but use whatever you have.  I’ve even used toasted buckwheat before and it works really well and stays crunchy.