Here we will discuss how to avoid junk food and instead eat healthy and tasty food and that is much better for your health. On a daily basis, we’re all exposed to common office foods found in break rooms or at a co-worker’s desk such as junk food that scream out our names. They really don’t qualify as food as they’re typically chock full of additives that our bodies don’t recognize and we surely can’t pronounce. One of the best things in getting a healthier you, is actually to ASAP you possibly can to ditch all premade foods including your…
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To have a healthy brain, it requires certain nutrients to keep it healthy. We’ve all heard the saying, with age comes wisdom. But aging doesn’t only increase wisdom, it also declines memory. As we grow older, we might start noticing we forget where we’ve placed certain items like our keys or phone. Brain aging is normal; it ages along with our physical appearance. But you can minimize brain aging. Here are the best ways to minimize brain aging cognition decline Be physically active - Exercising benefits not only your physical health but also your brain health. Keep socially and intellectually active…
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It’s estimated 94% of us have cereal in the cabinet, Cereal was one of the first processed foods, making life easier for Americans (and now for people all over the world). Cereal requires no cooking, no skills, and it’s just about as easy as you can get. Quick and easy isn’t always best. Millions of dollars are spent on advertising cereal every year, and while most of it aggressively targets children, they heavily advertise to adults as well. It’s all done to make us believe that we don’t have time prepare real food and that vitamin-fortified creations will give us the energy we need to…
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Eating fresh produce is the best way to obtain the nutrients that support optimum health, but the pesticides used on many crops remain a major health concern of the Dirty Dozen Plus. By choosing organic foods, you can reap the health benefits of fruits and vegetables without exposing yourself and your family to potentially harmful chemicals. Pesticides present real health risks, particularly to children and those with health concerns. The toxicity most commonly associated with pesticides in animal studies include disruptions in the normal functioning of the nervous and endocrine system, and increased risks of cancer, as well as, lower…
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Let’s start with a recap on why you won’t see wheat (white, enriched, semolina, whole wheat or multi-grain) based pastas in the Optimum Health Rehab pantry: The consumption of wheat flour products increases inflammation in the body Wheat flour can disrupt the good intestinal bacteria in your digestive system Diagnosed with Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity Not sure if you may have a gluten sensitivity? Here's a recap of some symptoms: Foggy Brain Depression ADHD-like Bloating Diarrhea Constipation Headaches Bone or Joint Pain Chronic Fatigue Try these tasty gluten-free options instead Spaghetti Squash Noodles - made from Spaghetti Squash - yes,…
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Did you know every time you eat or drink you’re either feeding or fighting disease? If you don’t recognize an ingredient, your body won’t either. If you think eating healthy is expensive, wait until you see the medical bills from eating cheap crappy food. The incidence of obesity and disease has risen over the last 30 years. Currently, over 60% of Americans are overweight. We are consuming an abundance of food with little or no nutritional value. Food serves more than just to satisfy hunger or cravings. Food also turns on and off gene receptors that control metabolism, lifespan, and disease risks. It…
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A lot of people suffer from Fibromyalgia. One of our patients at Optimum Health came in yesterday who has suffered from Fibromyalgia for over 10 years. She is only 4 weeks into her fibromyalgia treatment (freedom from fibromyalgia) plan with us here at Optimum Health and she said she wants to find as many people out there suffering from Fibro and tell them to come with her because you CAN feel better! Living your life in constant pain sometimes makes it hard to remember or even believe it possible to BE pain-free. Here at Optimum Health, we take an Integrative…
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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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