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OPTIMIZE YOUR HEALTH MARCH 2007 All of us here at The Center for Optimal Health believe that most people really do want to be as healthy as they possibly can. We also understand that committing to and following through with health goals can be challenging. That’s why we take a holistic approach to attaining optimal health. We understand that our health depends on taking care of our physical, emotional and spiritual needs. This month’s newsletter illustrates the powerful impact of small “mental shifts” that can facilitate you in achieving your health goals. MEDICAL NEWS
I founded The Center for Optimal Health to bring the synergy of Integrative Holistic Medicine to our patients and our community. Multiple times daily I advise our patients on the importance of taking care of ourselves with a whole-person approach. Yet somehow I fell into the same trap that many of our patients are in – the taking care of everyone and everything before ME! I would like to be able to model a healthy balance rather than just tell all of you what to do! Let me share with you how in the last few months my knowledge has become my personal conviction! Read on to share my energy and peace…
ENDOCRINE NEWS With the weather starting to warm up and with spring peeking around the corner, many are reaffirming their New Year’s resolution to get in shape, physically, emotionally and financially. Unfortunately, although the days are getting longer, it seems there still isn’t enough time to fit everything in a 24 hour day. We feel it is important to remind our readers at this time that stress and sleep deprivation play a large role in the depletion of our health.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEWS
What is it about knowing what’s good for us, and actually doing it. Generally we know what to do to be healthier and happier, we just aren’t doing it. Don’t feel bad, even professional athletes complain about working out, and that’s what they do for a living. The cure for not doing it is, “Just do it”. Surveys of individuals that are successful at making positive changes in their life indicate that they dedicate themselves to the new behavior and do it…regardless of the little voice in their head that says, “Do it later.”
EXERCISE NEWS
Whether you haven’t exercised for a year, a month or since you were 18 it’s hard to get out of that viscous cycle of inactivity. We all know that exercise is good for us (mentally and physically),” but” it takes time and energy. Unfortunately, time and energy are hot commodities these days. Whether you are a busy corporate executive with a demanding schedule or a busy parent running kids between school events, sporting activities and classes it is a daunting challenge to squeeze in 60 or even 30 minutes of exercise.
NUTRITIONAL NEWS
The breakneck pace of our society has lead many people to disconnect from their physical and emotional needs. Mindfulness is simply the moment-by-moment awareness of life. But it’s not always so simple. We so easily get caught up in our own thoughts and self-talk that we are scarcely aware of life as it passes us by. This is very true of our eating. We eat meal after meal, snack after snack, barely aware of what we’re eating and how much we’re consuming. Often times we are so busy that we may not eat all day. This routine often leads to overeating later on in the day. Practicing mindful eating promotes balance, choice, wisdom and acceptance of our needs.
SUPPLEMENT CABINET An important aspect of self-care is taking appropriate vitamins to fortify our reserves. In this month’s supplement cabinet, Dr. Huang shares her basic vitamin regimen for optimal health. Read more... MARCH FEATURED PRODUCTS - 5% off!
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