Be Well Monterey

10/10/2022

I'm so in love with the new spa! The next anti-aging, dark-spot and fine line and wrinkle reducing Ultra Peel appt is Sunday Oct. 16th at 4pm. Lose the Summer sun damage ahead of the Holidays!

10/05/2022

🍂🍁 🎃Fall is PEEL SEASON! It's a perfect time to exfoliate away Summer sun damage ahead of the holidays... What PCA peel have you tried? The Ultra Peel is my go-to for anti-aging and I use it myself every 4-6 weeks! The Ultra Peel attacks fine lines, wrinkles, sun and age spots, and exfoliates not only to show fresh new dewy skin but also to generate the skin's OWN collagen production—all without actually peeling 🙌

Looking for more of an acne/sun damage focus? The PCA Peel offers a sensitive skin version (no hydroquinone), a version used by most (with hq) and a max strength version (hq + resorcinol) the PCA peels are deeply exfoliating, help correct acne and discoloration from old acne spots, helps correct sun damage and improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

I evaluate your skin, taking into consideration your skin health goals and judge your sensitivity to the smoothing toner to determine which peel to use and how many layers (or applications) to apply. I always include the neck and decollete in my peel treatments. The next appt. opening is (updated) Sun. Oct. 16th at 3 or 4 pm! Click "send message" below to chat directly with me or text 831~275~0825

09/13/2022

Including breath work into your daily routine can lower stress and improve overall health.

09/09/2022

Is your skin feeling the effects of the summer weather? ☀️ Achieve your best summer skin health by pairing your daily skin care regimen with professional treatments. As a PCA SKIN®️ Certified Professional, I can help with sun damage, dead skin buildup, acne, fine lines and more. Book today!

07/08/2022

Your thoughts have real and measurable effects on your body and brain. Your immune cells know your deepest feelings.⁣

Your stem cells are wired to your brain and help you repair and regenerate. But they only turn on and make new brain cells when you relax. And I don't mean sipping a glass of Chardonnay while watching TV or practicing retail therapy. ⁣
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In school, we all learned how to read and write, but we never learned how to use our minds to help us with the most important survival skills of all: staying happy and healthy! Research has shown over and over again that learning to relax is one of the most important keys to long-term health and vitality.

To engage the powerful forces of the mind on the body, you must DO something. Learn how to ACTIVELY relax. ⁣
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Whether you practice deep breathing or take a simple leisurely walk, find an active relaxation that works for you and do it. Here are a few more ideas on how to push your pause button:⁣
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1) Make choices that make your life balanced — practice saying “NO” to others and “YES” to yourself.⁣

2) Try yoga or meditation.

3) Get enough sleep.⁣

4) Eat whole foods that decrease the stress response.

06/30/2022

Leave behind resentment, rejection and regret to step into the person you've been wanting to become. Heal subconsciously to get out of your own way and leave old patterns behind today!

03/15/2022

Breaking news! 📢 We may only need to fall back and spring forward once more! 🌞😴⏰...

Sleep quality is important. So important that when we spring forward, there is an increase in heart attacks and car accidents. Why? From disturbed sleep quality and circadian rhythms and quite possibly all around grumpiness from having to reset clocks all over the place. 😉

If you experience insomnia, frequently awake at night, or have trouble falling asleep, consider a 1 on 1 with me. We can discover reasons for your sleep disturbances and form a plan to improve your sleep quality. Did you know that quality matters more than quantity? Let's improve your sleep! Contact me: shelly@bewellmonterey.com

There's growing bipartisan support for making clock-switching a thing of the past.

03/15/2022

03/13/2022

Gluten is a common food trigger for Hashimoto’s and can often aggravate thyroid related symptoms. Many individuals with Hashimoto’s often feel better, or experience a remission, when they eliminate gluten from their diet.

In my survey of over 2000 individuals with Hashimoto’s, 93 percent felt better after going gluten free!

Along with gluten, there are other foods that can trigger or worsen Hashimoto’s (dairy, soy and corn are common triggers).

I personally had a major sensitivity to gluten (as well as dairy), and getting off both of these foods helped me to eliminate many of my symptoms, such as:

⭐️ Acid reflux
⭐️ Anxiety
⭐️ Bloating
⭐️ Carpal tunnel

To determine if a particular food may be exacerbating your symptoms, I urge you to try the elimination diet. This diet is the gold standard for identifying what foods you may be intolerant or sensitive to.

First, common food triggers (such as gluten) are eliminated. Then, each food is re-introduced one at a time so that you can keep track of how each food affects your symptoms and health.

To learn how to do the elimination diet and learn about its full benefits, I encourage you to read my article here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/elimination-diet-for-hashimotos/

Have you tried eliminating gluten, or other food sensitivities, from your diet? What improvements did you notice, if any?

01/30/2022

01/05/2022

Extreme independence and the inability to receive support is a trauma response. from your experiences, inherited issues or in most cases a combination of the two. It's important that we take the time to acknowledge and heal these past traumas or they will keep showing up until they can no longer be ignored. https://bewellmonterey.com/theta-healing/