Your body needs food for energy. If you are starving yourself to lose weight, your body will be lacking in the energy it needs. At that point your body will find other ways of getting that energy. In a perfect world your body would start burning fat for energy, although, this not the case for most individuals consuming the average American diet. When you skip meals your body will start to store fat and burn muscle for energy. The body does this because it’s not sure when the next meal will come. This goes back to our hunter-gatherer ancestors who had to store fat because of their inconsistent … [Read more...]
Become a Cancer Killer
Cancer effects us all. Either you have been diagnosed with it or you know someone who has. What you also might not have known is that we all produce cancer cells. In fact, one out of every two males and one out of every three females will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime. These are scary statistics and this doesn't take into account any of the other diseases that kill millions of people each year. This is why it is so important to keep your body at an optimal health level. The level of your overall health and wellness has a direct effect on how your body will handle … [Read more...]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) effects people of all ages, although, it starts and is commonly known to be more prevalent in adolescence. This may be due to symptoms seeming juvenile in nature. We all have trouble paying attention or being patient at times, although, people with with ADHD have trouble with these sort of things all the time. There is no cure for this disease although individuals who suffer from it can train themselves to notice there symptoms and practice their self control in order to manage it. We still don’t have a clear answer as to what causes ADHD, … [Read more...]
Brain Fit (powerpoint and voice-over by Dr.Ray)
Brain health is for obvious reasons- VERY important. So, how does one take care of their brain? That is exactly what Dr. Ray of Chiropractic Plus discusses in the video below. From nutrition to exercise, there are many different ways to maintain a healthy brain. At the same time there are things that can be detrimental to your brains health as well. The two most common things that can have a negative impact on your brain is Stress and a lack of sleep. For those of us who are seniors this is especially important, although, taking care of your brain should be a life long priority. Attention … [Read more...]
Brain Power! How to Increase it..
We all have moments where we feel "scatter brained." Whether you cant find your keys, or you forget what you were going to say mid... Anyway, the point is- you can sharpen your brain and if you are reading this, it's not too late! Here are a few easy ways to get your brain running smoother.. Sleep! See, I told you it was going to be easy. Getting enough sleep is crucial to maintaining a clear head. Exercise.. The hardest part is just getting started. Find the motivation- your mind and body will thank you. Eat the right foods.. Specifically Omega 3's and coconut oil. … [Read more...]
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