Elena “Elle” Brown was born and raised in New Orleans where the food, drinks, and culture were AMAZING, but not so healthy! Despite being surrounded by all of the great food and laissez faire culture, Elena vividly remembers her mother always striving to be healthy and making time to exercise, so Elena believes somehow she picked up those habits and awareness from her and became a pretty health-conscious person. However, Elena’s deep dive into holistic health and wellness began several years ago began when her daughter faced an issue with her skin. They went to a traditional (western medicine) doctor who wanted to prescribe her 30-days worth of antibiotics. Something about that didn’t sit well with Elena so she did her own research and decided to seek help from a holistic practitioner. Within 60 days or so of changing dietary habits and herbal supplements Elena began to see a huge difference in her daughter’s health and skin. From there, Elena’s outlook on health and wellness completely changed! Elena was inspired not only to research, learn, complete coursework, and practice a more holistic lifestyle for herself, but she also decided to share that with others.
We obtained an exclusive interview with Elena “Elle” Brown.
What else would you like our readers to know about you and the work that you do?
Elena: I would love for them to know that they can start right where they are to achieve better health. My goal is to help others make small, incremental changes in their everyday life and to educate them on the healing nature of healthy habits they can pick up that make a big impact on their life. I am also very passionate about education around women’s health and reproductive issues… I want us to know what our options are and that healing is possible!
From your experience, in what ways should building generational health start at home?
Elena: By making one better choice at a time. Instead of picking up an unhealthy snack like potato chips, pick up your favorite fruit. Instead of watching something random on tv, go outside for a walk and fresh air. Replace 30 minutes of scrolling on social media with dancing or physical activity you enjoy. You can even replace picking up your phone first thing in the morning with 5 minutes of meditation or prayer while you lie in bed. We tend to overthink health and wellness or get intimidated by what we see others doing, but I encourage everyone to keep it simple. These choices will eventually become habits, those habits will become your lifestyle, and your lifestyle will impact your family and perhaps even your community!
How would incorporating juicing make one’s life better?
Elena: We don’t eat nearly the amount of servings of fruits and vegetables as we should on a daily basis to maintain our health. Those servings of fruits and veggies are important though because they contain vitamins and minerals which help us to fight and prevent infections, illnesses, and lifestyle diseases, i.e diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, etc. This is where juicing enters the chat! Juicing is such a great and easy way to consume more nutrients, especially for those of us who are on the go, can’t seem to get our veggies down, but still want to get the nutrition we need in order to help heal or maintain good health.
What tips would you have for juicing beginners?
Elena: Have fun! Seriously, juicing is fun if you allow it to be and it’s something that you can do and enjoy with the entire family. Try different recipes and experiment with a plethora of fruits and vegetables, even the ones you wouldn’t necessarily eat (you’d be surprised at the number of veggies I love in a juice, but not on my plate)! Also, you can always follow me if you need ideas!
What do you enjoy most about the healthy lifestyle you’re living and advocating for others?
Elena: It would have to be listening to and reading the testimonials of anyone I impact. It makes my heart smile to know that my journey, this lane that God carved for me, is impacting others and changing THEIR lives and THEIR families for the better. I am so honored and blessed that I am being used in that way!
For more information check out Elena’s social media: www.Instagram.com/getwell.withelle
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