Restore Wellness

11/13/2025

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 💙🌿

Today we celebrate the compassion, expertise, and heart that NPs bring to healthcare every single day. Nurse Practitioners are leaders, healers, and advocates — and the backbone of modern, whole-person care.

A special thank-you to our very own NP, Clint, whose dedication to patient care, men’s health, and our Restore community is unmatched.

Your knowledge, kindness, and passion make Restore what it is. We are so grateful for you! ✨

11/13/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH 🚨
The FDA has officially removed the Black Box Warning from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women.

This is a HUGE step forward - backed by updated research, modern data, and years of clinical evidence showing that properly prescribed HRT is safe, effective, and life-changing.

Although Restore doesn’t offer women’s HRT services yet (just men’s health), we are absolutely celebrating this milestone.
Every woman deserves evidence-based hormone care without fear, stigma, or outdated messaging.

Science wins.
Women win.
Health wins. 💛🔥

11/13/2025

11/11/2025

Thank you, veterans! We honor you today.

11/10/2025

📱 Two weeks without mobile internet? Here’s what the research found!

A recent experiment published in PNAS Nexus showed that blocking mobile internet access on smartphones for just 2 weeks (everyone still had texts and calls, but no social media, apps, or web browsing) led to measurable improvements in:

Sustained attention (i.e., focus improved)
Mental health (less anxiety/depression)
Subjective well-being (happier, more satisfied)

👉 In fact: about 91% of participants improved in at least one of these metrics.

And the attention improvement? Equivalent to reversing roughly 10 years of age-related decline.

🔍 What changed when they unplugged?

Daily screen time dropped dramatically (from ~5 hrs to ~2.5 hrs)
More time spent offline: in person socializing, being outdoors, exercising
Better sleep, stronger feelings of control, more meaningful offline connection

💡 Why does this matter?

If you’re battling focus issues (like ADHD) or relying on constant screen stimulation, this suggests a digital-detox strategy may support cognitive performance.

For stress, anxiety or mood-dips: reducing constant online connection may free your mental bandwidth to recover and reconnect.

📆 Challenge: Try a 2-week “mobile-internet-light” experiment. Keep your phone for calls/texts but limit browsing/apps for set periods (e.g., evenings or two full weekends). Monitor your focus during work/training, mood, and sleep quality. See if you notice a difference. We bet you will!

11/06/2025

🧠 Artificial Sweeteners: The Hidden Risk Behind “Zero Sugar”

Recent research is challenging the long-held belief that artificial sweeteners are a harmless alternative to sugar. While they may cut calories, they can have significant effects on metabolic health, brain function, and vascular risk.

⚠️ Key Findings
A major Framingham Heart Study analysis found that people who consumed one or more artificially sweetened drinks per day had a 296% higher risk of ischemic stroke, and a 289% higher risk of Alzheimer's disease compared with those who drank them less than once per week. (Pase et al., Stroke, 2017;48:1139–1146)

Follow-up studies have shown links between high intake of low- and no-calorie sweeteners and:
Increased risk of cognitive decline and memory loss
Altered gut microbiome composition
Impaired glucose and insulin regulation, leading to higher risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes
(Harvard Health, 2023; Prevention, 2025)

🔬 The Mechanisms
Gut-brain axis disruption: Artificial sweeteners can shift gut bacteria in ways that increase inflammation and insulin resistance.
Neurovascular effects: Chronic exposure may affect small blood vessels in the brain, impairing perfusion and raising risk for dementia.
Metabolic confusion: The brain expects calories when it senses sweetness. When none arrive, this mismatch can increase cravings and dysregulate appetite control.

🚫 Common Culprits
Aspartame (Equal®), sucralose (Splenda®), saccharin (Sweet'N Low®), acesulfame-K, and “zero-sugar” drink additives are the most commonly implicated.

✅ Better Alternatives
Stevia or monk fruit (in moderation)
Electrolyte mixes without artificial sweeteners
Naturally flavored sparkling water or fruit-infused water
Focus on retraining the palate — the less you consume “sweet,” the less your body craves it.

🔎 Takeaway
Artificial sweeteners may seem like a simple swap, but the data suggest they could nearly triple your risk of stroke and Alzheimer's and disrupt your metabolic balance over time.
For optimal brain and body health, eliminate artificial sweeteners entirely and focus on real-food sources to restore natural insulin sensitivity and cognitive clarity.

11/04/2025

🌿 With the holidays quickly approaching, what if the secret isn’t working harder, but working smarter with your body?

The holidays don’t have to mean losing progress - or waiting until January to start.

The science is finally catching up to what we’ve always known:
Sustainable weight loss isn’t about willpower.
It’s about balancing metabolism, controlling appetite and quieting food noise at the root level.

Our medically supervised Metabolic Reset Program uses advanced therapies (including prescription-based injections when appropriate) to:

💫 Curb cravings naturally - even around holiday treats
💫 Stabilize blood sugar and reduce post-meal crashes
💫 Boost energy and mood during the busiest season
💫 Support long-term fat loss that lasts well beyond the holidays

This is personalized care - not a one-size-fits-all plan.
It’s science, accountability, and real results - delivered with warmth and balance through the season of indulgence.

✨ Start your Holiday Metabolic Reset with Restore Wellness and see what a truly optimized body can do.

📍 Serving all of Kentucky, Indiana & Florida through telehealth. $699 for 12 week program, all inclusive.

Integrative Wellness for your Mind, Body & Spirit Mental Health, Medical Weight Loss, Men's Health (TRT)

11/03/2025

🌞 Skin Cancer Prevention Just Got a Boost — from Vitamin B3!
It may be chilly outside, but we just returned from some time in the sun, and the following study news is relevant for future sunbathing!

Big news in dermatology and preventive health 👇

A new cohort study of over 33,000 U.S. veterans found that taking nicotinamide (vitamin B3) at 500 mg twice daily for more than 30 days was associated with a lower rate of non-melanoma skin cancers — including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

💡 Even more interesting:
Those who started nicotinamide after their first skin cancer saw up to a 50% reduction in new cases.

🔬 Why it Works

Nicotinamide is a non-flushing form of vitamin B3 that helps the skin:
• Repair DNA damage caused by UV exposure
• Restore energy (ATP) in skin cells after sun damage
• Support the immune response against early cancerous changes

☀️ What You Can Do

• Keep the basics: shade, hats, and yearly skin checks.
• Think of this as a “cellular sunscreen” — not a replacement, but an upgrade to your skin’s defense system.

🧠 The Takeaway

This over-the-counter supplement could be a simple, science-backed way to lower your skin-cancer risk — especially for men with outdoor jobs, high UV exposure, or a history of non-melanoma skin cancer. Ask us about our supplement discounts!

📍Source: JAMA Dermatology, Sept 2025 — “Association of Oral Nicotinamide Use With Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Incidence Among US Veterans.”

10/24/2025

We love Dr. Berg, our favorite DC! (After Chiropractic Solutions by dr julie, of course 😉)

This is a fantastic video that covers a lot of what we think are great tips for general health (not just for people over 50). Enjoy!

Are these unhealthy habits sabotaging your health? Learn about the top common health mistakes to avoid, especially for people over 50. Even if you’re under 5...

10/23/2025

Revisiting magnesium today because it's one of our vital and most recommended supplements at Restore. Did you know over 300 enzymes in your body depend on magnesium? It plays such a vital role - but lifestyle stressors (caffeine, stress, sugar/carbs) deplete it faster than it can be replaced.

What happens in your body when you're magnesium deficient? Anxiety, poor sleep, muscle cramps or twitching, constant fatigue.
So - just pop any old magnesium supplement? Not so fast! There are many different types, and they don't all work the same way.

If you're having bowel issues/issues with irregularity/constipation - mag citrate helps by drawing water into the intestines.

If you're having trouble relaxing and getting a deep sleep, mag glycinate helps to promote relaxation.

If you're needing to enhance your memory and sharpen your focus, mag threonate crosses the blood-brain barrier and helps with cognition.

Magnesium isn't just a regular supplement - it restores a variety of bodily functions.

We offer many forms in our Fullscript supplement store: restorewellnessky.com/supplements - click here for 25% off!

10/22/2025

A recent Harvard study revealed the #1 predictor of a healthy life.

Exercise?
Blood Pressure?
Cholesterol?
Sleep Quality?

Not any of those. The study found that physical health at age 80 depended most upon your relationship satisfaction at age 50.

Relationships!

So - Go call that friend. Meet for coffee. Send the text. Connection is medicine for your brain, your body, and your heart. 💛

10/21/2025

🌿 Infrared Sauna + Red Light Therapy: A Cellular Reset from the Inside Out 🌿

What if healing could happen from within - not just at the surface, but down to your cells’ energy centers?

That’s what happens when infrared sauna therapy and red light therapy are used together. These two modalities complement each other beautifully, amplifying benefits for recovery, metabolism, mood, and longevity.

🔥 Infrared Sauna Therapy: Deep Heat, Real Healing

Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air, infrared saunas use light wavelengths that pe*****te up to 1.5–2 inches beneath the skin — warming muscle, connective tissue, and even internal organs.

Benefits backed by research:

Detoxification through deep sweating

Improved circulation and oxygen delivery

Cortisol reduction and hormone balance

Mild metabolic boost

Relief from pain and inflammation

Infrared therapy conditions the body to handle stress more effectively — a gentle, restorative form of hormetic healing.

💡 Red Light Therapy: Recharging Your Cells

Red and near-infrared light (630–850 nm) stimulate mitochondria, the energy factories in your cells, to produce more ATP — improving energy, repair, and resilience.

Clinically studied benefits:

Collagen production and skin renewal

Faster muscle recovery

Reduced inflammation and joint pain

Thyroid and metabolic support

Enhanced mood and sleep regulation

It’s light that powers healing from the inside out.

🌞 The Synergy of Both

Together, infrared heat and red light create a powerful whole-body reset:

🔋 Boosts mitochondrial function and energy output

💧 Enhances detox and tissue recovery

🧠 Improves cognitive and mood balance

🩸 Supports metabolism and hormone health

🌿 Promotes youthful, resilient skin

Used in combination, they deliver deep cellular repair, stress relief, and longevity support — a true bio-wellness synergy.

⚕️Bringing Them Together

At Restore Wellness, we bridge functional medicine and modern technology by using evidence-based tools to optimize both mind and body.

Infrared + red light therapy represent the future of restorative health: safe, science-driven, and profoundly effective for anyone ready to heal, recover, and perform at their best.

More details coming soon! 🌿✨👀