Updates From Your Doctors
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How many carbs are you actually eating?
The Standard American Diet, or SAD diet, is dangerously abundant in refined and processed carbohydrates. Carbs are over consumed on a daily basis by Americans. Some willingly, but most without any acknowledgement. And, while portion control helps, it is only a small piece of the puzzle. What it comes down to is the food choices…
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Taking Control of Your Blood Pressure
As of this week,the AHA (American Heart Association) has released new recommendations on blood pressure that will lead to a significant increase in the diagnosis. Read More. The new criteria will diagnose hypertension at 130/90 mmHG, while the previous standard was 140/90 mmHG. The American Heart Association feels they are taking a more proactive and preventative approach.…
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Reducing Heartburn
Most of us know the feeling: a sensation of burning in our chest or the back of our throat, sometimes caused by a burp. For some of us, it is a rarity and we can pinpoint the cause of the heartburn immediately. But for millions of us, the heartburn is the result of a…
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Vitamin D — Supplement of The Week
Supplement of The Week Vitamin D Essential for proper bone strength and healing, immune function, and improved arterial function. Our Vitamin D supplement contains 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 as Cholecalciferol and 200 mcg of vitamin K as Phytonadione (included to prevent calcification of the arteries). Are you getting enough Vitamin D? Most likely…
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Are you drinking enough water?
What is completely free, takes minimal effort, and can improve weight loss by up to 44%? Water How can this be? Simply put, water can reduce your hunger by stimulating satiety. Thirst and hunger can be easily confused. I always recommend my patients consume at least one glass of water before each meal. If an…
