Living a Longer and Better Life
This week’s minute looks at healthful lifestyle habits that will promote longer and better life. Today there is overwhelming evidence healthful lifestyle habits not only extend how long you live but also improve your quality of life in your later years. Longevity is determined by both genes and lifestyle, with genes contributing approximately 7%, making […]
The NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation
I had a patient come and see me yesterday for neck pain, but when I went through his history and he began to realize how stress over time has lead to not only his neck pain, but also his anxiety, IBS, weight gain, poor mental state and sleep issues and how they were all linked, […]
Depression and the Immune System
This week’s minute looks at the possible connection between depression and a compromised immune system….. Treatments for depression mostly focus on brain chemicals, such as serotonin; however, scientists now think inflammation, set off by an overactive immune system, may be the source of the problem. This new finding opens up new opportunities for treatment […]
How to live a longer better life
This week’s minute looks at the true healing power of foods, like nuts and seeds, to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease……… With revenues surpassing $324 billion in the anti-aging market, it appears living longer & healthier is a top priority for many. The reality is, living a longer and better life does not involve […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that returns in late autumn or early winter when there is less sunlight as the days get shorter. The farther you are from the equator, the more likely you are to have SAD; and women get it four times more than men. Some doctors believe fewer […]
Severe Stress May Increase Risks For Autoimmune Disease
This week’s minute looks at how severe stress may increase your risk for developing an autoimmune disease. A recent study suggests trauma or intense stress may lead to developing an autoimmune disease. Your body’s immune system is your natural defense protection from disease and infection. Autoimmune diseases turn your body’s defense system against itself by […]
January 18th, 2022
Here are 7 ways mentally strong people handle stress effectively: 1. They accept that stress is part of life and know they can always take steps to improve their lives. 2. They keep problems in proper perspective and use their positive internal dialogue to reframe the message they give themselves. 3. They exercise, get plenty […]
November 30th, 2021
Even if you are healthy, with age you lose as much as 0.4% of your brain mass every year. Bad lifestyle habits will speed up the loss while good habits will slow down the loss. To keep your brain as healthy as possible, be mindful of these six habits that could speed up your brain […]
Good Habits bring Good Health
Welcome to this week’s Family Health Minute. This week’s minute looks at how good habits bring good health. Being healthy is a priority for all families, yet with the hustle and bustle of today’s hectic life, it can be a challenge. Many families want to know what they can do to be as healthy as […]
3 Roadblocks to Health
Welcome to this week’s Family Health Minute. This week’s minute looks at the top three stressors impacting your health known as the 3 Roadblocks to Health. Did you ever wonder why some people are healthier than others? It all comes down to how well you manage and recover from stress. Those who manage their stress […]