Go from surviving to thriving.
"Like many people, you've probably tried to lose weight and failed. You are not alone... I'm going to give you the knowledge, skills, and support to put you back in the driver's seat. You and I are going to build a different kind of relationship than you may have experienced in your past medical treatments. I'm not going to use prescriptions, warnings, or fear tactics. Instead, I'll be your coach, your guide. Together, we'll put you on the path to taking permanent charge of your health." - Dr. A's Habits of Health
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Save your salad with a spritzer!
Too much dressing can turn a healthy salad into a calorie disaster. In fact, a recent study showed that in most salads, over 500 calories come from salsa and dressings! Salad spritzers, such as those manufactured by Wishbone, are such a great staple to have in your fridge. They deliver just one calorie per spray, [...]
Suffering from back pain?
Maintaining a healthy weight is the number one way to strengthen and protect your back, according to the American Council on Exercise.
Be aware of cravings.
The vast majority of our taste satisfaction- 95%- comes from the first few bites. When you have a hankering for something sweet, salty, creamy, extremely energy dense, or full of high-glycemic carbs, don’t just push that feeling away. Grab a teaspoon and take a bite. Just one. Wait a couple of minutes, and ask yourself [...]
Turning New Year’s Resolutions into Health Goals Using Structural Tension
By Marsha Hildebrand, RN. *All information was taken from Dr A’s Habits of Health and Living A Longer Healthier Life I thought it would be fun to turn your New Year’s Resolutions into Health Goals using the Take Shape For Life program tool called “Structural Tension”. Structural Tension was created by Robert Fritz who is [...]
Avoid Foods with too many ingredients.
When you’re shopping, be sure to check the food labels and avoid any grocery items with lots of ingredients. Studies show that if a product contains fewer than three ingredients, you’re less apt to overeat.
Your health should be a long-term goal.
Too many of us set short term goals to getting healthy; (I want to look good for my reunion, etc.) your health should always be a priority. Work each day to get yourself healthier and healthier!
Organic food is more nutritious.
75 published studies have found that organic food is more nutritious than non-organic.
Dental checks can be life saving!
A regular dental check-up can be life saving- Your dentist is the health professional most likely to detect bleeding gums which can be a sign of more than 20 conditions (such as diabetes and vitamin deficiencies).
Breathe easy.
Breathe Easier: Stress can aggravate allergy symptoms and may trigger a strong response to allergens that hadn’t previously caused a reaction.
Munch on fall and winter produce.
Munch on fall and winter produce, such as apples, grapes and broccoli to stay well in the winter.