Kava Ceremony

Known as yaqona, kava is a mildly narcotic drink made from mixing the powdered root of the pepper kava plant with water or coconut water for a less bitter taste and results in a numb feeling around the mouth, lips and tongue and a sense of relaxation.

For many Pacific Islanders, kava is a link to their ancestral past and part of tradition.

The drink itself is thought to have medicinal qualities.

A traditional Kava Ceremony consists of: participants sitting in a circle on the floor while a large bowl is placed in front of the leader. The plant is pounded or in this case the powdered root, and placed in a cloth sack and mixed with water in a tanoa (bowl) where it turns a brownish color. The leader strains the liquid and fills coconut cups to be presented and drunk around the circle.

We had a great time participating in a Kava Ceremony 

Dr. Scott's Medical Qigong Workshop at Vegas Gone Yoga Festival

It's that time of year again! Vegas Gone Yoga Festival is just around the corner and Dr. Scott will be teaching a Medical Qigong Workshop.

In Dr. Scott’s Medical Qigong class, movements will be taught that help the body heal physical and energetic imbalances.

Learn the basic theories of energy, regulation of organs, meridians, and how to strengthen the body’s immune system. Topics covered include posture, detoxification, and the Ba Duan Jin, aka the 8 sections of brocade: a classic set of exercises developed to work all the organs in the traditional Chinese medical system.

You will leave with a better understanding how to heal your body and establish a home practice.

Use discount code PRESENTER for 20% off One & Two Day Pass

Dr Scott's Interview on CBD with Las Vegas' Elevate Magazine

Dr. Jacobson prefers a holistic approach and generally recommends CBD topicals, liposomal or sublingual products, and low temperature vaping to his patients. “For someone with chronic pain, I try to get them off smoking. I try to get them on a topical or a tincture, or a sublingual that’s going to be a standard dose. You take it four times a day and start with a set amount, whether its 10 milligrams four times a day, depending on what their tolerance is and kind of slowly go up on it until they get the desired effect. I usually like to help people at least be on equal amounts of THC/CBD,” he suggested.

https://elevatenv.com/post/breaking-free-from-the-terrifying-grip-of-opioids

Dr. Scott on Sunscreen

When selecting a sunscreen, make sure the label says:

Broad spectrum: The words "broad spectrum” means that the sunscreen can protect your skin from both types of harmful UV rays — the UVA rays and the UVB rays.

SPF 30 or higher: The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that you select a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 30 or higher.

Water resistant: Doctors also recommend that you look for the words "water resistant.” This tells you that the sunscreen will stay on wet or sweaty skin for a while before you need to reapply. Water resistance lasts either 40 or 80 minutes. Not all sunscreens offer water resistance.

Since its inception in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has always recommended using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher as one important part of a complete sun protection regimen.

Other tips on how to enjoy Summer in Las Vegas:

Seek the shade- It's a dry heat! 
Avoid tanning and UV tanning beds- really pls don't
Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.
Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.
Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
See Dr Scott for a professional skin exam.

We are booking skin consults all month. 
Call us to schedule a skin cancer screening with Dr. Scott

Serotonin & Your Health

The neurotransmitter serotonin is a substance that occurs naturally in your body. As a neurotransmitter, serotonin carries signals along and between nerve cells (neurons).

The majority of serotonin is actually found in the digestive system. It’s also in the central nervous system and blood platelets, too, but for the most part, serotonin is found in the gut.

Serotonin is nature’s high. It makes us feel good. This chemical is produced by our nerve cells, and it’s made from tryptophan, an essential amino acid.

How food can increase serotonin levels:

Foods high in simple carbohydrates, such as pastas, potatoes, bread, pastries, pretzels, and popcorn, increase insulin levels and allow more tryptophan (the natural amino acid building block for serotonin) to enter the brain, where it is converted to serotonin. The calming effect of serotonin can often be felt in thirty minutes or less by eating these foods.

This may be one of the reasons simple carbohydrates are so addictive. They can be used to make you feel happy, but also cause high blood sugar levels that over time are associated with brain atrophy and dementia. Good complex carbohydrates, such as sweet potatoes, apples, blueberries, carrots, and garbanzo beans, are a healthier way to boost serotonin.

Brain serotonin levels can also be raised by eating foods rich in L-tryptophan, such as chicken, turkey, salmon, beef, nut butter, eggs, and green peas.

How to Stay Cool in the Las Vegas Summer

Stay Cool!

Watermelon-Mint Smoothie:

Ingredients:
2-3 cups diced seeded watermelon
4-5 fresh mint leaves, washed
1 sprig of fresh mint for garnish

Directions:
Blend the watermelon and mint leaves to a smooth purée and serve cool, garnished with the sprig of fresh mint.

How are functional and conventional medicine different?

In conventional medicine, there’s a doctor for every different organ system (cardiologists for the heart, dermatologists for the skin, etc.).

Functional medicine, on the other hand, takes a look at the body as an interconnected whole. “While the conventional model excels at naming and categorizing groups of symptoms into diagnoses, it doesn’t help us uncover the root cause of the symptoms, especially when a single rootcause manifests across numerous body systems,” says Alexandra Palma, MD.

In other words, functional medicine takes a more holistic approach in order to focus on the triggers of poor health, whereas conventional medicine tends to focuses on the consequences (i.e., symptoms) of poor health.

Invest in yourself and your family. �
Initial Functional Medicine Evaluation are $300 for a 90 minute session.

Mental Health

Mental health and wellbeing is about thoughts, feelings and relationships and comes up in all areas of your life. Your mental health can change at different times and is affected by many different things.
There are things you can do to look after your mental health:

1. Stay Connected- it's important to stay in touch with people, especially when you're down. Even if you don't feel like it, being around other people and talking can improve your mood.

2. Get Active - regular activity has been proven to have a positive effect on your mood and mental well being - dance, walk, run, playing sport, gardening, whatever it is, get moving!

3. Take Notice - check out what is happening around you, be in the moment and try to experience what you are doing, this is good for your wellbeing and can stop you worrying about the future or dwelling on the past.

4. Learn - achieving a goal or learning something new can increase your confidence and boost your wellbeing.

5. Give - giving can be very rewarding and help you build connections - volunteer some time for a cause, help out a neighbor or help in your community, give to a good cause, buy a stranger a coffee - however big or small giving can give you a boost.

Dr Scott's Interview re Plant Based Vegan Diet

Check out the June issue of Sensi Magazine where Dr. Scott is interviewed about Plant-Based Diet/ Vegan in Vegas.
Article starts on page #20

Amazing men and women demonstrate daily their passion for making [Vegas] a better place to live. They design the future with solutions. Whether it is the food that nourishes, structures that protect, exhibiting kindness to animals, or working to decriminalize, hope is here, and everyone is welcome to show that they also care.

https://issuu.com/sensimediagroup/…/2018_06_mag1-52_lv_lo/20

Twisting Poses in Yoga

The 5 main health benefits of twisting yoga poses are:

Relief of Back Pain- The lower back withstands a considerable amount of weight when you are standing or sitting throughout the day.

Cleanse and Detoxify the Body.

Stimulate Digestion and Circulation.

Tone Abdominal Muscles.

Reduce Stress and Anxiety.

Functional Medicine & Infertility

Functional medicine can help those suffering with infertility and looking for natural fertility treatments. Also referred to as “integrative medicine” and occasionally referred to as “holistic medicine”, for those struggling to become pregnant naturally, or have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility and are looking for a natural fertility diet, then functional medicine can help.

“Functional medicine is the future of conventional medicine–available now. It seeks to identify and address the root causes of disease, and views the body as one integrated system, not a collection of independent organs divided up by medical specialties. It treats the whole system, not just the symptoms.” Mark Hyman, MD.

Dr. Scott Podcast: Men's Health, Erectile Dysfunction, Low Libido

Why men experience decreased libido, how to treat erectile dysfunction, tips on lasting longer in bed. You’ll learn what you can do today to improve your sex life, how to increase your testosterone naturally, and if hormone replacement therapy is right for you.

Why men experience decreased libido, how to treat erectile dysfunction, tips on lasting longer in bed.

Dr. Scott Jacobson is board-certified, functional medicine doctor practicing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

We apply the principles of functional medicine to the issue of erectile dysfunction in men.

We explore the various reasons why men experience a decrease in libido, how lowered libido can lead to erectile dysfunction, and how premature ejaculation fits into all this.

You’ll learn what you can do today to improve your sex life, how to increase your testosterone naturally, and if hormone replacement therapy is right for you.

We also dive into techniques for improving your sleep and decreasing your stress which are two critical factors when looking at improving one’s sex life.

Check out the full episode: 

http://thelovedrive.com/erectile-dysfunction/

Rose Petals

Harvesting and drying out some of the abundance from the Wishing Wellness Garden.

Rose petals are used to make rosewater using a distillation process- Rose water can be used as a facial mist and in recipes. Rose petals are also great in teas. Adding rose tea to your health regimen may help treat arthritis, menstrual cramps, flu, cold, digestive difficulties, bronchitis, depression, insomnia and many other chronic diseases. Unlike rose hip tea, which is made from the fruit of the rose plant, this tea is derived from the whole blossoms or petals.

Using fresh lemon leaves and macerating them with fresh rose petals makes for a great tea as well.

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Eliminate highly inflammatory foods.

As you know from a previous posts, sugar can cause inflammation, other common culprits for many people include gluten, dairy, soy, and eggs but there are many foods that have potential to cause issues in the gut. 

There is not a single diet that works for everyone. That is why is it best to work with a functional medicine specialist to help you find the diet that is optimal for your body. 

Prioritizing your health is the best way to maintain your health. 

Your physical body is the vessle that carries you through this life and how you treat your body has a lot to do with how your body fights off illness and ages.�It is possible to build your immune system and age well through the use of preventative nutrition, wellness and medicine.

Invest in yourself and your family. �To learn more about our services visit us at: WishingWellnessMedical.com �or call 702-970-1111
 

TIPS FOR GUT HEALTH:

Get Probiotics. 

One of the major causes of inflammation in the gut is a disruption in the balance of bacteria in your gut. By replacing the good bacteria such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria you can restore the balance in your gut and begin to heal.

Prioritizing your health is the best way to maintain your health. Your physical body is the vessel that carries you through this life and how you treat your body has a lot to do with how your body fights off illness and ages.

It is possible to build your immune system and age well through the use of preventative nutrition, wellness and medicine.
Invest in yourself and your family. 

To learn more about our services visit us at: 
WishingWellnessMedical.com or call 702-970-1111

Meet Dr. Scott

Dr. Scott Jacobson is a board certified family doctor and founder of Wishing Wellness Medical.  

He sees patients in both a primary care and Functional Medicine capacity blending traditional Western medicine, holistic health, and Functional Medicine. 

Through the management of chronic stress and disease, Dr. Scott provides patients with individualized plans using medicine, nutrition, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, and yoga. 

At Wishing Wellness Medical we offer same day or next day appointments because we believe our patients health is important. 
Call us today 702-970-1111 to find out more about Exceptional Primary Care in Las Vegas starting at $149 a month. Insurance Free, No Copays. Unlimited, unhurried, 24h virtual care, wholesale meds, labs and imagine.

Two Locations to better serve our patients needs: 
Henderson� & Summerlin

Check out our website: WishingWellnessMedical.com
 

Elotes, Mexican Street Corn

"Corn became ubiquitous in the Americas, being the main ingredient for tortillas, breads, stews, tamales, puddings and even beverages. Corn on the cob, an American classic, is known as Elote in Mexico, where it’s boiled or roasted and served on a stick or with the husk as a handle. It’s a beloved street food favorite, and it’s easy to see why since this humble crop makes the perfect vehicle for all sorts of savory add-ons." http://thetable.homechef.com/brief-history-elotes/

Recipe guided by: 
http://www.themostlyvegan.com/mexican-street-corn/

Hydration

💦Hydrating 💦 Even though we are no longer in triple digits it's still important to remember to hydrate. Dr Scott uses glass bottles. Glass used for food and beverage containers doesn't leach chemicals, nor will using glass to hold beverages other than water i.e. Tea, sports drinks, affect the material or absorb residual tastes or odors. Glass bottles are also safe to clean in a dishwasher 💧💦 Some Facts About Plastic Bottles:  The production of one plastic bottle uses energy, omits toxins into the air, and uses more water to produce than the amount of water put inside the bottle for drinking!
Americans throw away 35 billion plastic water bottles every year.
About 45% of bottled water brands are sourced from the same municipal water supplies as tap water.

Acroyoga

Dr. Scott and Ren started taking yoga classes together in college. 
It was a natural progression to begin doing poses together. After taking some Thai Massage classes and partner yoga workshops & watching YouTube 'how to' videos they started practicing #AcroYoga #PartnerYoga--Ren's passion for local art became the inspirational back drop of many of the photos we post on our @VegasYoga Instagram account. Check out our page to see some great art around #LasVegas and daily yoga inspiration.

#Namaste #DPC #directprimarycare #medicine #medical#functionalmedicine #health #wellness #tea #detox #mediation #yoga#Qigong #taichi #healthylifestyle #vegas #primarycare #Doctor #med#medlife #medico #vegasdoctor #primarycare #VegasMMj #telemedicine#kidshealth #healthcare #instahealth #clinic #420LasVegas #feeltheyogahigh #MMJ #LVMMJ #LasVegasMMJ

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