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Fitness Facts:
 

Food Journal: A great way to monitor what your eating is to write it down! When you
write down everything you consume your less likely to overeat. Here are two daily food
journals to get your started. One is a Printable pdf journal or try entering your diet
electronically with the Excel Based journal.

   

Are your overweight?: Gaining a few pounds every year can add up to significant
weight gain. Just five pounds a year, over a five year period, equals an extra 25 pounds.
Excess weight puts stress on your joints, heart and overall health. To get a better
understanding of what is considered normal, use this body mass chart to see where you fit.
If you have concerns about your weight, contact our office and make an appointment with
our Nutrition & Fitness Specialist.

   

Walking 101: Walking is a great way to relieve stress and get in a fantastic workout.
Find your pace and get in shape...learn how to become a health walker, fitness walker,
or even an athletic walker. Read Entire Article

   

Four Week Workout plan: Do you need help getting started on a simple exercise program?
Here is a simple program that you can do three times a week to get started. Remember, it is
always a good idea to consult your Healthcare professional before starting any fitness
program . 4 Week Simple Workout Plan

   

The Un-Workout : Here a a few simple ways to increase your activity level, and burn calories
without hitting the gym. Try them...your waistline will thank you. Get Article

   
 
 


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Nutrition News

   

Super Foods: Foods that everyone's needs to eat! Here is a list of the Top 10 Super foods
that are nutritious, contribute to wellness, and even help fight disease.

   

Do Diet Sodas make you fat?: New research shows a direct link to diet sodas
and obesity. There is a 41% increase of being overweight for every bottle of diet
soda a person consumes every day. Read More

   

Good Fat: The Facts About Omega-3: Research shows that Omega-3 fatty acids
have amazing health benefits, from your joints to your heart. Enjoy a few serving each
week...food servings high is Omega-3 are fish, seeds and oils. Read Entire Article

   

Why Water is so Important: Water is curial to good health and well being. Most
Americans don't drink en ought water and get dehydrated. Signs of dehydration include,
loss of appetite, headaches, dizziness and fatigue. Read More

 


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Supplement Central:

 

What Supplements Should I Take?: Since everyone has special needs, we recommend
that you consult your Healthcare provider before taking any supplement or medication.
Supplements are safe, but persons taking prescription medications should be cautious,
as there could be an interaction. Below is a list of common supplements which have
been proven to promote general good health & wellness.

We provide each of our patients with a complimentary Nutrition & Fitness Evaluation,
and provide guidance on which supplements are best for their individual needs.

   

Multi-Vitamins: How many of us sit down at home to three complete & balanced meals a day?  Modern processing and preparation techniques often rob foods of vitamin content, as can growth, harvest, and storage conditions. That's is why a good multi-vitamin is an essential part of everyone's daily requirements. Get More Information.

   

Children's Multi-Vitamins: Getting your kids to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet is hard
enough. Making sure that they receive the proper levels of vitamins and minerals can
be an even bigger challenge since many children frequently eat away from home - at
school, at friend's houses, and at fast food restaurants. Our office recommends
Might-A-MinsTM Children's Multivitamins. Not only will your child get all the necessary
vitamins and minerals their growing bodies require in the perfect "isotonic" delivery
system, but they'll also enjoy the benefits of phytonutrients and probiotics for
one of the only truly complete children's multivitamins available today.
Designed for ages 2-12. Get Product Information

   

Antioxidants: Play a crucial role in supporting the circulatory system and strengthening the capillaries. Antioxidants ward off damage caused by free radicals, which contribute to premature aging, the development of stiff joints and wrinkled skin. Free radical damage also plays a part in the degenerative diseases we associate with aging, such as liver cirrhosis, atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, heart health & many others. Get More Information.

   

Calcium: Is the most abundant mineral in the human body is calcium. It plays a critical role in the building and maintaining of strong bones. But it also plays a major role in blood clotting, the contraction of skeletal and heart muscles, the effectiveness of electrical impulses passing through neurons, the maintenance of osmotic balance in the body’s cells and proper blood vessel tone.

Calcium has also been proven beneficial in maintaining proper blood pressure levels. Studies indicate that calcium supplements could reduce the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome
(PMS) by nearly half. Get Product Information

   

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