Cold laser therapy uses low levels of light to stimulate healing. To contrast, other forms of laser therapy use heat to remove tumors or tissue from the body. Cold laser therapy does not ever heat the body tissue. Cold laser treatment is an FDA-approved method used to speed healing. For patients with both acute and chronic conditions, lasers can help to reduce swelling and pain; decrease spasms and increase functionality.
What can we do to ensure good mental health during COVID-times. In honor of October, Mental Health Awareness Month, we have some information and strategies that can improve your mental health.
Staying healthy is more important during a pandemic, and vitamin supplements can be helpful. Avoid any supplement that promises incredible results. Those are sure to be a scam but adding one or two supplements to your routine could keep you healthy.
According to Harvard’s T.H. Chan Medical School, “Dietary surveys in the US and elsewhere show that most people are consuming diets that do not meet national guidelines—often because of availability or cost—and such diets may not provide optimal quantities of essential vitamins and minerals.”
December 1, 2019
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non-dairy, oat milk; milkAccording to the American Heart Association, high cholesterol affects one in every three Americans. Many factors play a role in a person’s cholesterol levels, including family history, type of diet and exercise levels. To find out more about cholesterol, and how we can keep cholesterol levels in a healthy range, read on.
November 2, 2019 Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment non-dairy, oat milk; milkFor anyone who is watching calories or blood sugar levels, rice is often treated like an unwanted cousin at a family reunion. This is not entirely fair. All rice is not created equal and many varieties exist that are healthy choices to the non-nutritious, high in starch, white-rice variety.
October 3, 2019 Allergy, Education, Healthy Food, Healthy Living, Nutrition Leave a comment non-dairy, oat milk; milkOat milk is the latest contender in non-dairy milks, sometimes called “nut milks.” It is similar to other non-dairy milks on the market–soy, rice, coconut or almond milks. Unlike these other non-dairy milks, it’s a bit more versatile because it has a creamy consistency and it does not separate when it comes into contact with hot beverages. It’s the perfect choice for a non-dairy latte!
Kombucha is a fermented tea, made by fermenting yeast with black tea and sugar. It has been around for thousands of years, originating in Asia. One story says that it was named after a Korean physician “Kombu” who healed Emperor Inyko of Japan with the tea. Then, the tea took on Kombu’s name, “Kombu” + “cha” (which means tea.)
February is National Nutrition Month, and in honor of that, let’s take a look at a diet theory that gained popularity in 1997 and see if it is nutritionally sound. The Blood-Type Diet Theory hit the diet scene promising wonderful results. The idea of eating a diet based on your blood-type was first published in Eat Right for Your Type, written by naturopath Peter D’Adamo. Read more about the Blood Type Diet here. Read more
Human Evolution
“Paleo” is short for “Paleolithic” and refers to a diet similar to one our cavemen-ancestors would have eaten. A Paleo diet eliminates processed foods, sugars, dairy and grains and is reputed to help shed unwanted pounds, reduce inflammation and give you steady energy all day long. Find out how to live a Paleo life by reading more. Read more
Holiday Choices
Kicking off the holiday season is that wonderful Thanksgiving feast, where, according to the Caloric Control Council, the average American eats more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat. That would be more than twice the number of calories most people should eat in an entire day. The fat content is actually enough fat for three days. What can you do to make reasonably healthy food choices this holiday? Read on. Read more
