Obesity is continually on the rise in the United States since the 1990s because of food packaging, lifestyle choices and changes in the food pyramid recommendations of eating a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. Food packaging got in on the low-fat bandwagon and would add more sugar, grains, processed items in place of the good fats or nutrients that they removed from food products. Certain lifestyle choices also contribute to increasing belly weight and increasing inflammation from continually … [Read more...] about How Belly Fat Leads to Inflammation, Disease, Hormone Issues
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Natural Treatments May Shorten Duration of Colds, Flu, Viruses
Cold and flu season is here. Many people are getting sick more often this year, despite normal measures of washing hands and sanitizing. Although those efforts can prevent illness for those diligent and consistent with the habit, some people require natural ways to boost their immunity through cold and flu season. Here is a list of my favorite immune boosters to help shorten the duration of a cold, flu or virus. It can also be used for preventative enhancement. Do the wet sock treatment. Take … [Read more...] about Natural Treatments May Shorten Duration of Colds, Flu, Viruses
Honoring the Season of Gratitude with Five Simple Exercises
The holidays are here and it is a great time to start implementing the attitude of gratitude. There are many short exercises that you can do to keep you in that space of feeling and expressing gratitude on a daily basis. Many people can get stuck in a rut of complaining or in a negative space like it is a vicious cycle. They may be focusing on the bad things going on around them or negative thinking patterns. Like attracts like. Everything has energy or vibration, including thoughts, words and … [Read more...] about Honoring the Season of Gratitude with Five Simple Exercises
Does Anxiety and Stress Keep You From Being the Person You Desire to Be?
Anxiety and stress are common symptoms that I regularly see in my practice. Many people are dealing with some huge financial pressures, relationships that are stressful, or a lack of supportive relationships. Some are dealing with personal, family or friends’ health issues that are affecting their mental health. Often these issues may spill over into your work and home life and can greatly affect the mental and emotional side of your self (mind, body and spirit). On top of the day-to-day … [Read more...] about Does Anxiety and Stress Keep You From Being the Person You Desire to Be?
Food Allergies, Sensitivities Can Cause a Leaky Gut
Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea or loose stools; skin rashes that won’t go away or come and go; mood issues like anxiety, fatigue, depression, mind fog; or weight gain and hormone imbalances, may all be stemming from the foods that we are eating on a regular basis. Food sensitivities often won’t cause anaphylactic shock or an ER situation, but those types of reactions are true allergic reactions that may require ER treatment, Benadryl or the use of an EpiPen to … [Read more...] about Food Allergies, Sensitivities Can Cause a Leaky Gut
What Aesthetic Treatments are Right for You?
With so many options and procedures available to assist in decreasing the effects of aging, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. The Vitality Doctor can make it easy for you by creating a facial/body rejuvenation plan that best fits your aesthetic needs. Here are some options that I use in the practice that have been showing some fantastic results. Many treatments can be stacked for ultimate results. We make it a priority to follow your facial rejuvenation plan that is customized for … [Read more...] about What Aesthetic Treatments are Right for You?
Are You Feeling the Impact of a Toxic Environment?
For many of us, the pandemic has resulted in increased stress, overeating the wrong foods, abrupt changes in lifestyle and not making the best decisions for our health. All this may result in signs of toxicity such as: Allergies and skin changes such as acne, eczema, wrinkly skin Digestive issues, sluggishness, gas, bloating Fatigue, low mood, mind fog or forgetfulness Weight gain Stress, anxiety and trouble sleeping Hormone imbalances If you have signs of toxicity, there … [Read more...] about Are You Feeling the Impact of a Toxic Environment?