Your gut health has a lot to do with your body’s ability to effectively digest food and absorb nutrients. One recent study suggests the speed with which starches and fibers are broken down into sugars can impact your ability to regulate or lose weight. Another study found a link between certain types of bacteria present in the gut microbiome and the effectiveness of weight loss programs. The research specifically looked at the study group’s Prevotella-to-Bacteroides (P/B) ratio, with a goal of determining how a patient’s P/B ratio might impact their weight loss efforts. Study participants with a high P/B ratio…
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The body requires many different vitamins and minerals to maintain optimum health. Some of those minerals are more important than others, but all play a role in keeping your body and mind healthy. Macrominerals and Trace Minerals Minerals are generally put into two different categories: macrominerals (major minerals) and trace minerals. Your body technically needs more macrominerals, but that doesn’t necessarily mean major minerals are more important for maintaining good health and optimal function. Minerals play vastly different roles in health, and none should be ignored. Like with all good things, moderation is key. Some of these minerals will have…
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Most people suffer from occasional headaches. Whether you’re congested, hungover, over-caffeinated or simply tired, chances are your headache is temporary and can be easily treated with an over-the-counter pain killer or sleep. But if headaches are a regular occurrence in your life and you cannot pinpoint the cause, your condition might be chronic and require medical intervention. What Is a Chronic Headache? You might be experiencing a chronic headache if the pain occurs 15 or more days per month for at least three months. People of all ages and backgrounds are susceptible to chronic headaches; however, the condition is more…
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If you’ve been in any kind of car accident, even a seemingly minor fender bender, you should strongly consider calling up a chiropractor in Georgia. It is especially important if you feel any kind neck or back pain – even minor pain – after your accident. Adrenaline, which is always high after an auto accident of any kind, masks pain. It’s a useful part of the human fight or flight response. When our ancient ancestors needed to flee or fight predators or other roving bands of humans, a hormone that helped mask pain and allowed them to push through the…
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The best treatment for your low back pain depends on the source of your back pain. Some patients benefit from chiropractic adjustments or electrical stimulation therapy while others might find relief from pain management injections and physical rehabilitation. Optimum Health Rehab’s diverse array of pain management tools, as well as our comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, set us apart from other chiropractic clinics in Georgia. While we do employ some of the most skilled and highly experienced low back chiropractors in the state, we also offer an array of other physical rehabilitation and wellness services. Those additional capabilities enable us to provide…
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The main differences between what most people would consider a traditional massage and clinical massage therapy is the targeted nature of the massage, the level of pressure and patient involvement. Many therapeutic massages are targeted at deeper muscle groups that require greater pressure to reach. They also tend to be focused on the site of an injury or a specific source of pain. It’s often necessary for patients receiving therapeutic massages to take a more active role communicating changes in sensation or pain responses to their massage therapist. Some examples of massage therapies that might be prescribed as a part…
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Optimum Health Rehab takes a slightly different approach to weight loss than many other similar doctors or weight loss clinics. Namely, we do more than just provide hCG injections and send you out the door to fend for yourself. Our program is truly comprehensive because we want to do more than just help you temporarily lose weight fast. Our goal is to help patients reach their goal weight safely and adopt lifestyle and nutrition changes that enable them to keep the weight off for the long term. Open dialogue and transparency are important for your weight loss journey. We want…
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Water is life. It is essential for living, and it is something that our body absolutely cannot function without. Most of us are probably aware of the several benefits of drinking plenty of water. However, when we think about joints and joint pain, we don’t necessarily think about hydration. But water intake and joint health are way more related than most think. Joint pain can be exacerbated or even caused by dehydration. Let’s connect the dots and see how. What does water do? Water is the most essential element that contributes to our existence. The human body is made up…
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Harmful chemicals are in practically every beauty product you own, and chances are, you’ve been finding yourself heading towards the natural beauty aisle more than ever. But if you’re going to shell out extra money for healthier, greener versions of your favorite products, they’d better work. After all, most of us are on a budget. Here are some organic beauty products that live up to their promises. Acure Sensitive Facial Cleanser. This creamy cleanser is as good for your sensitive skin as it is for the environment. It’s Fair Trade Certified, made in the USA, and is packed using materials…
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There has been controversy regarding the need for vitamin E and how much we really need. A recent study recommends that adequate amounts of vitamin E are especially critical for infants, pregnant women, and the elderly. It is one of the most difficult vitamins to obtain through diet. It is estimated that only a small percent of Americans consume enough dietary vitamin E to meet the recommended daily allowance, which is typically much lower than optimum amounts. On the other hand, some experts have raised unnecessary alarms about excessive vitamin E intake when most people obtain insufficient amounts in their…
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