Let’s start with a recap on why you won’t see wheat (white, enriched, semolina, whole wheat or multi-grain) based pastas in the Optimum Health Rehab pantry: The consumption of wheat flour products increases inflammation in the body Wheat flour can disrupt the good intestinal bacteria in your digestive system Diagnosed with Celiac Disease or Gluten Sensitivity Not sure if you may have a gluten sensitivity? Here's a recap of some symptoms: Foggy Brain Depression ADHD-like Bloating Diarrhea Constipation Headaches Bone or Joint Pain Chronic Fatigue Try these tasty gluten-free options instead Spaghetti Squash Noodles - made from Spaghetti Squash - yes,…
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Did you know every time you eat or drink you’re either feeding or fighting disease? If you don’t recognize an ingredient, your body won’t either. If you think eating healthy is expensive, wait until you see the medical bills from eating cheap crappy food. The incidence of obesity and disease has risen over the last 30 years. Currently, over 60% of Americans are overweight. We are consuming an abundance of food with little or no nutritional value. Food serves more than just to satisfy hunger or cravings. Food also turns on and off gene receptors that control metabolism, lifespan, and disease risks. It…
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This blog post prepared by Optimum Health Rehab will help you to know about the health benefits of HCG. A Brief History of Obesity Hunters and gathers Crops and Farming Domestic Animals Towns and Villages Regular Meals Well Fed = Health and Status Survival of the Fat Test The Impact of Obesity Healthcare costs 52% higher More disability and Sick Time = Lost Productivity Familial Disruption Diminished Self Worth Reduced Quantity and Quality of Life The FDA and HCG The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers to avoid homeopathic human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) weight-loss products sold OTC. Pharmaceutical…
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A lot of people suffer from Fibromyalgia. One of our patients at Optimum Health came in yesterday who has suffered from Fibromyalgia for over 10 years. She is only 4 weeks into her fibromyalgia treatment (freedom from fibromyalgia) plan with us here at Optimum Health and she said she wants to find as many people out there suffering from Fibro and tell them to come with her because you CAN feel better! Living your life in constant pain sometimes makes it hard to remember or even believe it possible to BE pain-free. Here at Optimum Health, we take an Integrative…
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There has been controversy regarding the need for vitamin E and how much we really need. A recent study recommends that adequate amounts of vitamin E are especially critical for infants, pregnant women, and the elderly. It is one of the most difficult vitamins to obtain through diet. It is estimated that only a small percent of Americans consume enough dietary vitamin E to meet the recommended daily allowance, which is typically much lower than optimum amounts. On the other hand, some experts have raised unnecessary alarms about excessive vitamin E intake when most people obtain insufficient amounts in their…
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