December 2020 Newsletter: Sleep for Your Immune System and More Muscle Testing Magic!

Last month we introduced you to our 22-year old female client “L.S.” and the magic of muscle testing. As a refresher, she presented with asthma, digestive and skin issues. The “magic” of the muscle testing was identifying her mold exposure as an infant. The combination of removing corn from her diet and supplements to support detoxifying from mold began resolution of her asthma and digestive issues. However, the skin issue remained, and that is where the story continues below in The Magic of Muscle Testing – Part 2 – He had found that I had a parasitic infection. I was completely shocked!”

Since the start of the pandemic we have continuously recommended supporting your immune system. We have featured several articles addressing healthy eating and immune system supporting supplements. This month we explore the importance of a good night’s sleep. See below for Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.

Our third feature article is repeated from last month due to its importance to your health. We encourage everyone to take Vitamin D. See below for why. 

The Magic of Muscle Testing – Part 2 – “He had found that I had a parasitic infection. I was completely shocked!” 

Last month we introduced you to L.S. - a 22-year old female, presenting with asthma, digestive and skin issues. The initial muscle testing revealed a corn sensitivity and a mold exposure.

“I have been going to Rosen Wellness for about 2 1/2 months. I started seeing Bernie for some issues I had been having with my skin. I am 23, and my entire life I had clear, healthy skin. I had never struggled with acne before. Starting in August, I began battling some horrible cystic acne breakouts. It started on my cheeks and then began covering my whole face. I tried my usual skin care routine with washing my face and on-spot treatments but nothing was working. The acne got worse and even more painful as the months went on. After a few visits with Bernie, he wanted to take a deeper look at what could be causing this sudden acne. Our initial thought was hormonal acne, because of my age. However, upon further muscle testing, he concluded that my hormones were functioning normally. He tested a few more things and when he was done he had discovered the root cause. He had found that I had a parasitic infection. I was completely shocked!”

To hear the rest of the story click here: https://brwellness.com/category/expert-guidance-testimonials/

To schedule your initial consult for muscle testing click here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18613011

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams 

During my initial consult with a client I always include questions about their sleep. I have always known or assumed that sleep was important and that adults should get 7-8 hours of sleep per night. However, until recently reading Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD, I never imagined the extent of its importance – how it effects our lives, wellness, and longevity.

Much of the science behind the benefits of sleep and the devastating health consequences of lack of sleep has been discovered the last twenty years. Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist and sleep expert who has conducted his own original research and pulled together that of others. His conclusions are that sleep has many functions. It enhances our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions; recalibrates our emotions; strengthens our immune system; and regulates our metabolism and appetite. He also finds that dreaming alleviates painful memories and allows the brain to merge past and present knowledge to inspire creativity.

For the rest of the article click here: https://brwellness.com/why-we-sleep-unlocking-the-power-of-sleep-and-dreams/

One More Time – Take Vitamin D!

While we do not generally like to repeat articles in the newsletter, we feel strongly that everyone should be taking Vitamin D.

First, it has been found that Vitamin D can protect cells from certain viruses, including the coronavirus. There is an enzyme called ACE 2 (Angiotensin converting enzyme 2) that attaches to the outer surface of cells in the lungs, arteries, heart, kidney, and intestines. Apparently, ACE2 serves as the entry point into cells for some viruses. Vitamin D blocks or fills the receptor sites of the ACE2 so the virus cannot get into the cell.

Second, most people are Vitamin D deficient. Experts believe that we should have 80-100 ng/mL of Vitamin D in our blood.

Third, there are many reports surfacing showing correlations between Vitamin D levels and COVID-19 experiences. Here is an example: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8884139/Eight-10-Covid-19-hospital-patients-vitamin-D-deficient-study.html

Now that we are in the winter months, we have fewer opportunities to gather the Sunshine Vitamin (D) the natural way. So, if you are not currently taking Vitamin D we strongly encourage you start. Especially now we suggest you invest in your health and consider the other immune system supporting supplements we have previously presented.

For more information or to discuss options for you and your family call, email, or text Bernie. The email is bernie@brwellness.com. Call or text to 414-331-8796.

Even Dr. Fauci says he takes Vitamin D (along with Vitamin C)!

 

November 2020 Newsletter: The Vitamin Everyone Should Be Taking

 

Throughout the past few months, we have continuously stressed the importance of supporting the immune system through supplementation and proper diet. With colder weather already here and cases on the rise in Wisconsin (and perhaps where you are as well) we are now recommending that everyone take Vitamin D. This is the first time we have ever made a statement that everybody should be taking a specific supplement. You can read below why we are making this universal recommendation.

We are always amazed at what we learn from muscle testing. Sometimes the results are quite surprising to the client – they just do not seem to make sense or fit what they recall about their personal health history. And then, someone offers some new information and it all makes sense. Read about a recent case below in the Magic of Muscle Testing!

We love the SHAPE program. Yes, we talk about it every month – for a good reason – it is the best detoxifying, inflammation reducing, immune system supporting, and weight loss program out there. Think about it – you can support your immune system (so critical during the pandemic) and lose weight at the same time!! Read below another SHAPE success story.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Because of this, Direct Labs is offering some great specials on blood tests for Hemoglobin A1c, C-Reactive Protein, and more!! Go to www.directlabs.com for more specifics. 

Everyone Should be Taking Vitamin D

We are strong believers in using muscle testing to create an individualized nutritional supplement program for each client. However, in these days of the pandemic there are several indisputable facts.

First, it has been found that Vitamin D can protect cells from certain viruses, including the coronavirus. There is an enzyme called ACE 2 (Angiotensin converting enzyme 2) that attaches to the outer surface of cells in the lungs, arteries, heart, kidney, and intestines. Apparently, ACE2 serves as the entry point into cells for some viruses. Vitamin D blocks or fills the receptor sites of the ACE2 so the virus cannot get into the cell.

Second, most people are Vitamin D deficient. Experts believe that we should have 80-100 ng/mL of Vitamin D in our blood.

Third, there are many reports surfacing showing correlations between Vitamin D levels and COVID-19 experiences. Here is an example: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8884139/Eight-10-Covid-19-hospital-patients-vitamin-D-deficient-study.html

As the winter approaches, we have fewer opportunities to gather the Sunshine Vitamin (D) the natural way. So, if you are not currently taking Vitamin D we strongly encourage you start. Especially now. With the weather turning colder and COVID and flu cases on the rise here in Wisconsin we suggest you invest in your health and consider the other immune system supporting supplements we have previously presented.

For more information or to discuss options for you and your family call, email, or text Bernie. The email is bernie@brwellness.com. Call or text to 414-331-8796.

Even Dr. Fauci says he takes Vitamin D (along with Vitamin C)!

The Magic of Muscle Testing

One of the reasons we enjoy muscle testing is that you never know what you are going to discover. Each new client is a mystery to be solved. Sometimes we find what we are expecting, other times there is a case like follows: 

Last month a new client, a 22-year old female, presented with asthma, digestive and skin issues. The muscle testing revealed a corn sensitivity (this classifies as a result we might expect) and a mold exposure (not a typical finding). Since some of her issues were more recent and there was the reading of mold exposure the next logical question is to determine if there was a recent associated change of residence as the source of the exposure. The client replied that she had lived in the same house all her life. This was a bit puzzling, but the next day we received the following e-mail that illustrates the “magic” of muscle testing:

Hi Bernie, 

I just wanted to send you a quick note about my daughter, L. She said she met with you last night and you talked to her about her asthma, her lungs and mold exposure. I know she didn't put it on her intake form because she wouldn't remember, but when she was a brand-new baby until the age of about 3 months, she was exposed to black mold. We lived on the 1st floor of an apartment building and our apartment was right next to the basement stairs. The basement was poorly lit and there was always a smell of mold and musty but we never thought anything of it until after L was born and after we brought her home she kept having breathing issues that we had to keep taking her in for until they finally said it was asthma. We then started questioning how a young baby would get asthma and that's when we came to conclusion that perhaps it was from the mold and musty smell, so we called the health department and they came in and after they inspected the basement, they immediately sealed everything off and we had to vacate our apartment at once. 

So, maybe more info than you needed, but I just wanted to let you know, she did have black mold exposure. 

Thanks, 

S. 

SHAPE: A multi-generation program! - After seeing the wonderful results that my 77-year old mother had…

Here is a recent SHAPE success story! MG’s mother lives out of state but is originally from Wisconsin. She heard about SHAPE from her friend who is one of our SHAPE clients here. She found a SHAPE practitioner there, started the program, and with great results inspired her daughter as described below:

“After seeing the wonderful results that my 77-year old mother had using SHAPE to drop 40 pounds, I looked into finding a local practitioner. I found Susana at Rosen Wellness in my area.

After a few weeks on the program, my hunger and sugar cravings were greatly diminished. Now, just 4 months into the program, I have lost 40 pounds. I am so happy that I started this. My mind feels clear and I have extra energy. Joint pain and stiffness have slowly gone away, and I feel amazing!

Thank you, Susana, for your help, guidance, and many wonderful recipes to try (that my husband actually enjoys, too)!”  MG

Click here for SHAPE success stories: https://brwellness.com/testimonials/

Click here to learn more about SHAPE: https://brwellness.com/shape-reclaimed/

 

 

October 2020 Newsletter: More Than Ever, Now is the Time to Eat Well and Be Well

 

More Than Ever, Now is the Time to Eat Well and Be Well

Welcome to the October newsletter. Hard to believe it is the Fall. It is our favorite season. We love the beautiful colors as the leaves change.

While we strive to bring you new material each month, we have decided to repeat and re-emphasize the important messages from last month.

In these interesting times the most important thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to eat properly and support your immune system. Even Dr. Fauci has stated he is taking Vitamin C and Vitamin D! While you may hear or believe what you want about the coronavirus at the end of the day no one really wants to get sick even if they think it is just a flu.

And please remember, we offer remote consultations for both SHAPE ReClaimed and nutrition consulting.

Number One: Eat Well

Last month we introduced you to Well World – a new App from Designs for Health - offering you free access to the eating plan of your choice (including meal plans, shopping lists, recipes, avoid lists, and daily reminders). Several of you have taken us up on this offer and the early returns are very positive! This is an easy way for you to follow a healthy eating plan – it is all laid out for you!

If you are interested, let us know, and we will send you the link to get started. Click here for Eating Plan descriptions: https://brwellness.com/introducing-well-world-and-a-free-eating-plan-of-your-choice/

If the app is “too much” for you, we remind you of our classic standby – The Page Food Plan. Dr. Melvin Page was a dentist. He took the works of his fellow dentists Dr. Weston Price and Dr. Royal Lee and expanded upon them.

Their key finding was healthy human beings had a serum calcium to phosphorus ratio of 2.5 parts calcium to one-part phosphorus (10:4). This is what Dr. Price found in the native populations he studied and what Dr. Page later concurred with his patients. Dr. Page went on to show that those with higher calcium tended towards heart disease and atherosclerosis, while those with high phosphorus tended towards cancer. The underlying reasons are quite simple – too much calcium in the blood leads to clots and too much phosphorus weakened the immune system.

Page developed a specific diet – the Page Food Plan – that brought his patients’ blood chemistry into proper balance and they became healthy! The original plan was developed in the 1950’s and is available on my web site here: https://brwellness.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-Page-Fundamental-Food-Plan-Food-Combining-Apendix-from-Lab-Desk-Ref.pdf

If you would like to refresh yourself on our favorite Pioneers of Nutrition, please use the following links:

For the Royal Lee article click here: https://brwellness.com/pioneers-of-nutrition-dr-royal-lee/

For the Francis Pottenger article click here: https://brwellness.com/pioneers-of-nutrition-francis-pottenger-jr-md/

For the Weston Price article click here: https://brwellness.com/pioneers-of-nutrition-dr-weston-a-price/

 

Number Two: Be Well – Support Your Immune System

Throughout the pandemic we have continued to stress the importance of supporting your immune system. While you may hear differing viewpoints on masks, lockdowns, positive cases, deaths, etc. at the end of the day no one really wants to get the “vid”.  Our position since the end of March is do the best you can to support your immune system. A big part of that is Number One: Eat Well and the second part is supplementation.

You can review the article describing what the experts are saying here: https://brwellness.com/immune-system-experts-what-they-say-and-what-they-are-doing-to-protect-themselves-and-their-families/.

Last month we introduced Bio-Fizz Immune from Designs for Health a product that contains the most important immune system supporting nutrients (Vitamin C, Vitamin D, quercetin, and zinc) all in one great tasting powder. This is great for kids as they head back to school as well as for the whole family.

For more details on BioFizz Immune click here: https://brwellness.com/immune-system-booster-all-in-one-introducing-biofizz-immune-from-designs-for-health/

This month Designs for Health released another awesome and family friendly product – Immuno-Zn Lozenges. Immuno-Zn™ Lozenge is a combination of zinc and elderberry delivered in an easy-to-dissolve lozenge with a delicious mixed berry flavor to support overall immune function. For more information click here: https://brwellness.com/another-immune-system-booster-from-designs-for-health-immuno-zn-lozenges/

 

Number Three: Be Well – Stress and Mental Health Support

Last month we introduced the supplement protocol feature of Well World. While we prefer to meet with you in person in the office and muscle test to determine the exact nutritional support program for you, Well World’s supplement protocol is the next best thing!

Sample protocols include stress reduction, improving mood, hormone balancing, improving digestion and anti-viral to name a few.

This feature is also great for your friends and family members who would like to work on a specific health issue but are not able to come to the office. It is especially beneficial for those not living in the area who would like to receive nutritional support from a trusted source.

If you are interested please call Bernie at 414-331-8796 or email bernie@brwellness.com. We appreciate you passing this information along to your friends and family members that may be interested.

September 2020 Newsletter: An All-in-One Immune Booster and Free Meal Plans!!!

Welcome to the September newsletter. Hard to believe it is already September and the Fall is approaching. This newsletter is packed with lots of new information.

We will introduce you to BioFizz Immune, a new immune system product from Designs for Health designed specifically to support your health during the current environment.

We are also introducing you to Well World, a new App from Designs for Health. There are two features we are particularly excited about. One of them allows you free access to the healthy eating plan of your choice. Be it Paleo, Intermittent Fasting, Keto or any other popular diet, Well World has a 28-day meal plan for you!

The second feature allows us to recommend a supplement protocol for a health condition you would like to improve. While it is always better to come to the office, this feature makes us accessible to those who prefer to be safer at home. Also, we believe even more important is that it allows us to help your friends and family that are not here in town and would like to receive nutritional support from a trusted source.

We continue to experience amazing results with our clients. Be it SHAPE ReClaimed or muscle testing to identify root cause of a health issue we are always full of joy to see our clients respond!

Keep reading for all the details.

Immune System Booster All in One – Introducing BioFizz Immune from Designs for Health

At the end of March as the pandemic began to take hold, we blogged about what immune system experts were recommending and using to protect themselves and their families. You can review that article here: https://brwellness.com/immune-system-experts-what-they-say-and-what-they-are-doing-to-protect-themselves-and-their-families/.

There were several suggestions including Vitamin C, Vitamin D, quercetin, and zinc. We are pleased to announce a new product from Designs for Health – BioFizz Immune – that contains all those nutrients in one great tasting powder. This is great for kids as they head back to school and for the whole family. Our initial supply is on its way! Let us know if you would like some!

For more details on BioFizz Immune click here: https://brwellness.com/immune-system-booster-all-in-one-introducing-biofizz-immune-from-designs-for-health/

 

Well World – Free Healthy Eating Plans

Rosen Wellness is pleased to introduce you to Well World – a new App from Designs for Health. We are most excited to offer you free access to the eating plan of your choice. Each healthy eating plan includes meal plans, shopping lists, recipes, avoid lists, and daily reminders. For those of you without a supplement protocol, there are optional supplement plans specifically designed for some of the diets. This is an easy way for you to follow a healthy eating plan – it is all laid out for you!

The eating plans include many familiar names: Anti-Candida Diet, Autoimmune Paleo Reset Diet, Clean Eating Diet, The Elimination Diet, Intermittent Fasting + Mediterranean Diet, Immune Support Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Low Sugar Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Sugar Vegetarian Diet, Mediterranean Diet, and Paleo Diet. But now there is no guess work on your part. All the pertinent information is at your fingertips – ready to go!

If you are interested, let us know, and we will send you the link to get started. Click here for Eating Plan descriptions: https://brwellness.com/introducing-well-world-and-a-free-eating-plan-of-your-choice/

 

Well World – Healthy Living Protocols

While we are excited to offer you a free eating plan of your choice, we are equally excited about the supplement protocol feature of Well World. While we prefer to meet with you in person in the office and muscle test to determine the exact nutritional support program for you, Well World’s supplement protocol is the next best thing! This feature is also great for your friends and family members who would like to work on a specific health issue but are not able to come to the office for reasons such as not living in the area.

Sample protocols include: anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-parasite, arthritis, brain health, lowering cholesterol, detoxification, improving mood, reducing blood sugar, gallstones, improving digestion, reducing acid reflux, leaky gut, non-alcoholic fatty liver, pregnancy, SIBO, weight management, weight loss, and women’s hormone balancing to name a few.

Please pass this information along to your friends and family members that may be interested.

 

I feel so much better, my skin is clearer, LDL levels have come down

SHAPE ReClaimed continues to be a powerful program for our clients. If you are looking to feel better and drop a few pounds in the process contact us about SHAPE ReClaimed or the 21-Day SHAPE Cleanse.

“I started Shape back in December 2019 with the initial goal of losing weight. By the end of February, I had lost 20 pounds, but more importantly I feel so much better and my skin is clearer and LDL levels have come down.  It does become a lifestyle –  it’s not a temporary diet.  There is a lot of support through the website and Facebook page – especially with recipe ideas.  Many of the recipes are now staples in my planning. My food is so much more flavorful with the addition of new spices.  I highly recommend the program to anyone considering a lifestyle change to improve yourself and feel better in the long run!” S.H.

 

My stomach/abdomen pain was gone in under a week!

One of our most common client complaints regard digestion. There are many possible reasons for digestive issues. What’s great is that they can often be a relatively quick fix!

“I was referred to Bernie by a great friend and current client. I was having progressively worse stomach/abdomen pain for 3+ months that at some point would make me immobile, as well as other issues like persistent acne and overall inflammation. My traditional doctor dismissed it as “hormonal pain” and nothing to be worried about. I wanted answers and relief. After working with Bernie and discovering many food sensitivities and other issues, I finally had answers that I needed to start the path to healing. My stomach/abdomen pain was gone in under a week and my persistent acne was almost eliminated. I know that the path to healing does not happen overnight, but grateful for finding Bernie to help guide my path into a healthy body.” K.K.