Balanced Life On the Go

Dr. Kelly Van Wagenen, aka Dr V, is a very friendly and dedicated general dentist working at Zoe Dental in Asheville, NC. She, and the other three dentists at Zoe Dental, strive to provide excellent comprehensive care, with the goal of changing people's perspective in dentistry.

Dr. V attended dental school in Buffalo, NY, then went on to complete a one-year advanced residency program through East Carolina University in Sylva, NC.

She always wanted to become a dentist. Having earned her undergraduate degree in Respiratory Care, she was excited to combine her two passions by treating sleep apnea with custom oral appliances. Dr. V pursued additional training to treat patients diagnosed with sleep apnea and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr Van Wagenen is originally from Connecticut. She fell in love with the WNC mountains when visiting the area seven years ago. She and her husband, Chris, have settled just outside of Asheville. They enjoy spending time outdoors, home projects, and cuddling with their fur family of dogs and cats.

It was such a pleasure to have on Invigorate Asheville's Dr. Linda Dula! We discuss regenerative health, IV Hydration Therapy, Prolotherapy, NAD, Ketamine and so much more!

PMS Should NOT Suck!

According to the office of women's health within the US Department of Health & Human Services, over 90% of women report premenstrual symptoms at some points in their lives! Although it is common, it is not normal.

If this is you, you will want to listen to the rest of this!

Today, we will cover the myths that surround PMS, what a normal cycle should look like, the 4 types of pms, and how you can use herbs & nutrition to be rid of these 'sucky' symptoms.

Listen along for some great information!

Reducing Allergies with Essential Oils with Lila Collins, RN

Let's talk about ALLERGIES! Allergies can either be seasonal or year round, and the pesky symptoms include sneezing, itchy red/watering eyes, runny nose, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing, rashes, swollen lips or skin, and just overall feeling sick. They can be triggered by airborne allergens such as pollen, pet dancer, dust mites, and mold; or they can be from foods such as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, etc. They occur when the body's immune system is reacting to a particular substance as though it is harmful.

Here's how it happens:

When allergens are breathed in, the immune system views it as danger, so it releases antibodies that attack the allergens. A chemical called histamine is released into the nose, eyes, and lungs, which is intended to attack harmful agents and remove them from the body.

Allergies and Your Immune System

Allergies generally indicate that your immune system us in overdrive, reacting to a whole host of things that don't usually cause harm to the body.

Things You Can Do to Control Allergy Symptoms

1. Cleanse your nose with a net pot
2. Detox Your Body
3. Chiropractic Care
4. Essential Oils

Essential Oils

Essential oils help detoxify the body and fight infections, bacteria, parasites, microorganisms, and other harmful toxins. They can be used by being added to your bath, cup of tea, massage oil, oil diffuser, or just spraying them into the air.

Breathing in essential oils is known as Aromatherapy, which stimulates the body through your sense of smell. What you smell can affects your whole body.

What we Recommend:

Lavender: calms and reduces inflammation, prevents allergic inflations

Eucalyptus: can help with congestion, when breathed in provides a coping sensation.

Tea tree: anti-inflammatory

Peppermint: reduces infection

Lemon: boosts alertness and energy, clears sinuses, and reduces congestion and allergic symptoms

To purchase essential oils go to https://www.doterra.com/US/en/site/backinbalancewnc

An interview with owner of Nourish Center or Asheville, Valerie Holbert.

In this episode we discuss the history of Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy and how it differs from Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers and higher pressures of chambers. We also talk about who benefits from the therapy, how many sessions are needed, and whether or not it's possible to do from home.

You don't want to miss out on this wonderful therapy!

Valerie Holbert, NCB-HWC, RYT-500 is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master and Hyperbaric Technician. Working through her own past traumas and learning to be present and regulate her nervous system have been an integral part of her own healing journey—physically, emotionally and spiritually. Through mindfulness practices, self care practices and yoga along with changes in diet, lifestyle and stress management, Valerie changed her relationship with and experience of chronic pain, autoimmune issues and a Fibromyalgia diagnosis in her 20s. It's been an ongoing journey since then adding ancestral healing, reiki and energy work to the mix. She strives through her work to help others release what is no longer serving and connect to their most authentic and vital selves.

In her new practice, Nourish Center Asheville, Valerie brings an additional offering—Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2021 and immediately after coming home from the ICU she drove to Atlanta and rented a chamber. After seeing the benefits for his healing and learning of the many benefits, she purchased a new tank to share with clients here in WNC.

She believes it's important to nourish our souls and our cells, and that we all need support with both to truly find clarity, reconnect to our own inner knowing and implement steps to reach goals.

When she is not in the office, you'll likely find her kayaking on a local river or lake or walking trails within view of the water, walking her crazy dogs, staring at the moon and clouds or spending time with her husband and teenage daughter.

Let's talk about your IMMUNE SYSTEM! 🦠 💪 With everything going on in the world, we could all use a BOOST in our immune system's function. In this episode, we will discuss what your immune system is, how it becomes weakened, and strategies to strengthen it!