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Protein, the Thermic Effect and Weight Management
As much as it is emphasized and discussed, we realize that many of you still have questions about protein. Questions about protein digestion, quant...
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Our resident expert who understands the medical ramifications of bariatric surgery and shares real world solutions for post-op life.
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The Simple Health Value program
Being healthy does not have to be complicated, expensive or time consuming. It’s as simple as adding five practical lifestyle choices to your daily routine. There is no magic bullet, no miracle cure, and no systematic approach hidden in this message. Simple Health Value shows you exactly how to improve your health in straightforward, fun and actionable ways with immediate benefits.
Keep scrolling to learn about the 5 key choices!
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The Absolute Necessity of Vitamin D Supplementation in Bariatric Surgery Patients
"I have never seen more definitive information regarding a nutritional deficiency and the resultant need for supplementation as I have with regards...
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Your most valuable liquid asset
Drink More Water
Water is the single more important dietary nutrient you take into your body. It lubricates your joints, aids your digestion, promotes healthy circulation, clears away harmful toxins, and regulates your temperature.
These benefits are just scratching the surface of what drinking water will do for you body.
Dieting in reverse
Eat Fresh
Our bodies are designed to derive our nutrition from fresh foods. It's as simple as that. There is much more to the food experience though, and exploring our relationship to the foods we eat is illuminating.
Fortunately, you can easily shift your relationship with food. With just a few simple additions here and there, you can zing with the energy.
Movement is the ancestor of exercise
Move Your Body
The function of our bodies depends on movement. Movement promotes the health and function of every cell through enhanced circulation and the delivery of oxygen and nutrition. Take the stairs. Walk to the store. Move your body as much as you can each day!
The automatic recharge
Sleep and Reset
The fact is, needing sleep is almost seen as a sign of weakness in our society. Sleep deprivation is a badge of honor in progressions from medicine to computer programming.
But here's the truth: if you exist on stolen naps at your desk, or gallons of coffee and a prayer, you may be seriously harming your health and taking years off your life.
Stress is the disease, oxygen is the cure
Breathe Deeply Every Day
How do you know you're breathing deeply? On a daily basis, most of us breathe shallowly, using only a small percentage of our lung capacity and getting just the part of the oxygen our bodies require. It's kind of like holding your breath all day long.
If you lead a busy, demanding life, you may spend a lot of time breathing shallowly while you're not under stress. That creates a habit – so even when you're not under stress, you may still breathe like you are.
Breathing is about training your mind to think in a different way, making purposeful optimal breathing a daily habit.