October Thermography Special!

Hello Health Nut Family!

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Longevity Thermography Center is offering discounted screenings to new clients during the month of October! This deal is available at all clinic locations on schedule in October!

If you mention this Health Nut ad, you’ll get $25 off a new breast screening or $50 off a new half or full body screening!

Book your appointment online today at longevitythermography.com or call 888-580-0040 to schedule any of our available clinic locations in your area!

Curious & want to learn more?! Keep reading below!

Q: What is Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging?

A: Thermography is “a non-invasive diagnostic technique that allows the examiner to visualize and quantify changes in skin surface temperature. An infrared scanning device is used to convert infrared radiation emitted from the skin surface into electrical impulses that are visualized in color on a monitor. This visual image graphically maps the body temperature and is referred to as a thermogram.

Non-contact thermography, thermographic imaging, or medical thermology is the field of thermography that uses infrared images of the human skin to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Medical thermology is sometimes referred to as medical infrared imaging or tele-thermology and utilizes thermographic cameras.

Restated, medical thermology is the use of infrared (IR) imaging to assess skin temperature as an extension of the clinician’s physical exam to aid in the formation of a medical diagnosis or treatment plan. Medical Thermology does not condone those who purport that “Thermography” can find disease by looking for areas of the body that have abnormal heat or irregular blood flow. IR imaging simply does not have the ability to assess temperature beyond the surface of the skin.”

Q: Is Thermography preventative?

A: It can be! “Inflammation is a precursor to many diseases such as cancer, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Heat patterns indicate inflammation, which is a precursor to disease in the body and directly correlates with other diagnostic tests. Early detection of inflammation is critical – you can prevent or intervene in the development process before it turns into disease. Inflammation can also be reduced by dietary changes, supplements, detoxification, stress-reduction, massage, and acupuncture. Measuring inflammation through thermal imaging on a consistent basis can also be very effective at detecting the severity of a medical condition.”


-The Longevity Center

For more questions, check out their FAQ’s on https://longevitythermography.com/about-thermography/#faq

or contact them at contact@longevitythermography.com

Health & Beauty Updates!

Hello Health Nut Fam!

We are so excited for all the new changes going on around the store! It’s been a minute since we’ve hopped on & done an update for our blog, so here it is!

First off, our beloved Krissy is back from having her baby! She’s brought back so much energy to our store & has been decorating her heart out! Have you been in lately?! The Health & Beauty section has gotten its very own makeover! Krissy has helped so much with making sure our store stays aesthetic, welcoming, & up to date with new products!

One highlighted beauty brand we just welcomed in is a minimalist makeup company, Fat and the Moon! They are small batch made & contain only herbal, simple ingredients! Their goal as a company is to provide handcrafted, clean body care products. For those seeking natural & effective alternatives to chemical-filled products, check them out at https://www.fatandthemoon.com!

  • Nourishing Ingredients & Non-Toxic Messaging

  • Herbalist formulated

  • Minimal, Reusable, & Conscious packaging

  • We are carrying their lip tints, lip stains, highlighters, & an eye coal!


Another exciting new beauty product we are carrying now are Gua Sha stones! These are made out of Rose Quartz which are known to have healing properties. Gua Sha is a traditional skincare technique focused on balancing your energy! It can be used to help lift the face & aid in lymphatic drainage. Some people also use them to boost circulation & relieve muscle tension in the face.

So how do you use a Gua Sha stone? It is best paired with a freshly washed face & a moisturizer or a face oil. This is so your skin will absorb it better from after using your Gua Sha stone! The stone is then used parallel & massaged outward gently throughout your face & down your neck. It can even be used on your scalp & on your chest! If your wanting to see better results from your skincare routine, then adding Gua Sha might be the solution for you!


If you have visited the store lately, you may have noticed all the baskets scattered on the shelves! These are also new additions & a customer favorite! They are African Market Baskets —also known as Bolga baskets. They are handwoven from artisans in Africa. Our customers & staff love using them as an alternative to plastic bags while shopping! Plus they are so earthy & cute! Most importantly, they support African weavers & their families! African Market Baskets are also members of the Fair Trade Federation & the Green America! Their organization stands for:

  • supporting safe & empowering working conditions

  • ensuring the rights of children

  • creating opportunities for economically & socially marginalized producers

Next time you’re visiting Health Nut Nutrition, you’ll have to grab one of these beautiful baskets! To learn more about their mission, visit https://www.africanmarketbaskets.com/.

We are so excited for all the new changes & products coming our way! Please follow our blog & social media platforms to stay up to date on all the fun things Health Nut is doing! Thank you for your constant support!

Much love,

Health Nut Nutrition


Affiliated links:

https://www.fatandthemoon.com

https://theskincareboutique.com/what-is-a-gua-sha-stone-how-will-it-benefit-your-skin/

https://www.africanmarketbaskets.com

https://www.fairtradefederation.org

https://www.greenamerica.org

Health Nut Favorite- Soul Shine Farm

Health Nut Favorite- Soul Shine Farm

SoulShine Farm Produce is Beatriz #HNFridayFavorite (on Wednesday) for this week! "My favorite products at Health Nut Nutrition are the ones that our local farmers bring. I love to share my love for #SoulShineFarms sprouts and salad mix and lettuce. They are SO fresh and crunchy! These are local products grown by a wonderful (and growing) family!" Not only can you take home some SoulShine Farms greenery, but you can try many of our selections at Millie's Living Cafe that incorporate these nutritious greens! Go Green, Go Local :) #ShopSmall #BuyLocal #LynchburgVa #LynchburgisforLocavores
#HappyNewYear #HealthyNewYear #HerbalLife #GoGreen #Nutrition #YouAreWhatYouEat

Love Your Brain with a Teaonic Brew!

Love Your Brain with a Teaonic Brew!

Even if you don’t consider your lifestyle to be fast-paced and metropolitain, I’m willing to guess that there are often times that you have so much going on that you become overwhelmed, stressed, and tired. Your brain gets cloudy and your ability to concentrate seems to disappear (just like all your good ideas).

Teaonic’s I Love My Brain (For Brilliant Mind blend) combines many of the herbs your mind needs to operate more efficiently, giving you the focus to accomplish, excel, and innovate in light of the day’s needs.

This handcrafted, unsweetened herbal tea supplement is made to clear mental clutter and to increase focus and memory by actually supporting your brain tissue

Give Yourself the Gift of MegaFood Turmeric Powder

Give Yourself the Gift of MegaFood Turmeric Powder

The familiar story of magi bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus has been told and retold for many generations. The latter two gifts are precious and powerful resins with distinct medicinal properties. Gold, on the other hand, seems unbefitting for a spiritual teacher who strongly admonished against desire for wealth.

Integrative medicine expert Dr. Sunil Pai indicates that this gift of gold might actually have been the “Golden Spice” — turmeric! Turmeric has a rich history full of cultural and religious implications while being prized for its potent health benefits.

Vendor Q&A: Get to Know Beeswax Delights

Vendor Q&A: Get to Know Beeswax Delights

Among the more visually striking products we carry, the beeswax candle creations from Beeswax Delights surely stand out on the shelf. We love everything they make: from the numerical birthday candles to beehives, flowers, morel mushrooms and more.

The folks behind Beeswax Delights were kind enough to give us some behind-the-scenes details about their creations.
 

Q: Who is behind your company?  
A:
Emily and Arthur McKay are the owners and candle makers. ...

Health Nut Favorite- Farmstead Ferments

Health Nut Favorite- Farmstead Ferments

I am always looking for new ways to supplement and feed the "food guys" in the microbiome (gut), and raw, fermented kraut is the easiest and tastiest way to do so.

Like most Americans, leaky gut and digestive problems are always an issue. Raw kraut is an excellent way to supplement your daily probiotic by adding 1/4 cup to a meal. There are so many tasty selections to add to salads, vegetables, eggs, fish, etc.

So eat your kraut! Its delicious and nutritious!

Vendor Q&A: Get to Know Yogi G Natural Products

Vendor Q&A: Get to Know Yogi G Natural Products

We’ve all heard people in our lives say “I’m just not a health person” or “exercise isn’t really my thing.”

The reality, however, is that how we care for and nourish our bodies matters. It affects not only our physical health, but our emotional and mental wellbeing as well.

At Health Nut Nutrition, we aim to provide the Lynchburg community with the knowledge and products they need to not only live a balanced lifestyle but to understand and experience how holistic, natural living is something from which everyone can benefit — and thrive!

For the last couple weeks, we’ve been sharing the hearts and stories of some of our favorite vendors, and today we would like to know a few things about Yogi G Natural Products.

Vendor Q&A: Get to Know Good Karma Tea Co.

Vendor Q&A: Get to Know Good Karma Tea Co.

Consider the practice of mindful shopping.

Instead of making purchases that follow the latest trend or indulgence, truly "treat yo self" by investing in your own wellbeing. 

This is a big part of the intention behind what we provide to anyone who walks through the doors of Health Nut Nutrition. As such, we are elated to carry tea from the wonderful women at Good Karma Tea Co.

Read below to hear about the love and magic that goes into their blends. You can also get to know them in person during our 2nd Annual Holiday Open House and Gluten-Free Christmas Dessert Bakeoff on December 9!

Vendor Q&A: Keitha's Artful Garden

Vendor Q&A: Keitha's Artful Garden

In keeping with Health Nut Nutrition’s mission of providing the Lynchburg community with natural products that provide true benefit to our customers, we are selective with the sort of products we carry on our shelves.

One such product line comes from Keitha’s Artful Garden, owned and operated by Keitha Cloudt (who just so happens to be the mother of HNN Whole Body Specialist Krissy Mitchell!). Although this company was founded just this year, her natural goodies are already a store favorite.

Holiday meals don’t have to burn. Try Taking Betaine HCl for acid reflux.

Holiday meals don’t have to burn. Try Taking Betaine HCl for acid reflux.

So many people I meet suffer from health problems for which there are natural solutions. Lack of understanding and outright misinformation about health conditions can keep you in a loop of dependence on medications that do not truly restore wellness. One such condition is acid reflux.

Vendor Q&A: Get to Know Thistle Hill Botanicals

Vendor Q&A: Get to Know Thistle Hill Botanicals

At Health Nut Nutrition, we are dedicated to working with local companies that provide intentional, sustainable products that are meant to bring true benefit to those that use them. For this reason, we work with Thistle Hill Botanicals.

Giving Thanks as a Path to Wellness

Giving Thanks as a Path to Wellness

Don’t get me wrong, I’m typically a pretty upbeat person.

I try to find the good in situations and be an encouragement to others. But let’s face it: life is hard. Expectations aren’t met, sickness takes over, people fail, friends die, families fall apart … the list goes on. 

The truth is that no one is immune to heartache, disappointments, and hardships.

For support against the flu, common cold and respiratory infections, try Herbs for Kids' Eldertussin Elderberry Syrup

For support against the flu, common cold and respiratory infections, try Herbs for Kids' Eldertussin Elderberry Syrup

If your family is anything like mine, fluctuations in the weather during the fall and winter mean an increased likelihood of hoarse voices, congestion, and sad coughs. To address the root issues behind these seasonal symptoms, I prefer to discover what’s available straight from the earth.

This season, I’ve been giving my children Herbs for Kids' Eldertussin Elderberry Syrup — specifically formulated for young ones. This sugar-free, synergistic blend of herbs is a natural tonic for colds, flus, and respiratory infections. 

Why We’re Nuts about Cashews (with simple recipe)

Why We’re Nuts about Cashews (with simple recipe)

High in healthy fats and a great source of protein and fiber, these legumes provide healthy the omega-3 fatty acids (as opposed to saturated animal fats) that help manage cholesterol levels. This helps avoid cardiac arrest, which is one of the leading causes of death in America, despite it being highly preventable through responsible eating. 

The omega-3 fatty acids are also critical for fortifying cell membranes (the lipid layer) of brain cells! Pretty rad. 

Try Diatomaceous Earth for "Joint Health, Heart Health, Body Cleansing ... " and more

Try Diatomaceous Earth for "Joint Health, Heart Health, Body Cleansing ... " and more

Diatomaceous earth (better known as DE) is made from fossilized aquatic organisms called diatoms. It is extremely beneficial, versatile, and inexpensive. DE is mostly made of silica, which is an important component of cartilage, ligaments, blood vessels, and bones. Therefore, it is beneficial for joint health, heart health, body cleansing and detoxifying, and fighting intestinal organisms, for humans and animals alike. 

Get to Know Kombucha

Get to Know Kombucha

I have been brewing, bottling, and flavoring kombucha for about two years now. Whether you are opening a bottle of it for the first time or beginning to ferment your very own batch at home, I am excited for you to experience this tasty tonic!

First of all, what is it? 
Kombucha (kom-BOO-cha) is simply fermented tea. It has been consumed for thousands of years for its health benefits! The first recorded use of it dates back to around 220 BC in the Chinese Tsin Dynasty, where it was known as the “Tea of Immortality.”

Getting Kids to Eat Vegan (the Struggle is Real)

Getting Kids to Eat Vegan (the Struggle is Real)

Maybe it was different for you, but when I was growing up, my parents’ lifestyle didn’t change very much, which for us meant our mealtimes rotated through a catalog of "Standard American Diet" fare: bread, eggs, American cheese singles (individually wrapped in plastic), fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, meatloaf, hamburgers, hot dogs, mac and cheese, salty soups, sugar-laden salad dressings, and so on.

After I had children of my own, my parents (well, my mother mainly) became more aware of diet-related health concerns right around the same time I did as well. But where my mom stopped at Whole 30, I decided to go from quasi-paleo to becoming full-fledged vegan. 

Morning Vibes: Vegan Butter and Probiotic Gut Shots

Morning Vibes: Vegan Butter and Probiotic Gut Shots

What’s your morning ritual? Health Nut is here to help you make yours actionable and affordable! Let’s share with one another what helps us get going at the start of the day.

Setting that routine is difficult on the outset, but works as a positive feedback loop that not only keeps itself going, but also keeps your daily and long-term goals on target.

It can be challenging, but at Health Nut Nutrition is here to provide the information and products you need to live a more natural, healthy, happy, and productive life.

Organic India Herbal Supplements

Organic India Herbal Supplements

SUPPLEMENT SALE!

At Health Nut, our mission is to bring you products that don’t just benefit your body, thoughts, and emotions — our planet and our farmers shouldn’t have to suffer for us to gain.

For that reason, we carry brands like Organic India, whose products are as incredible as they are ethical. To celebrate this company’s dedication to responsibility and quality, we have included all Organic India herbal supplements in this month’s sales flyer!