Normalize Your High Blood Pressure

We know that high blood pressure is preventable. A recent study found that people of any age can reduce their risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, by maintaining a healthy weight, getting regular moderate exercise, following a diet low in fat and sodium yet rich in fruits and vegetables, not smoking, and limiting alcohol. The researcher looked at nearly thirteen hundred men and women in the study who were between the ages of fifty-five and sixty-five at the start of the analysis. Overall, the researcher found the chances that  these middle-aged Americans would develop stage one hypertension (or high blood pressure) was ninety percent during their lifetimes.^1(more)

Getting At The Cause Of A Worldwide Epidemic

Think twice before reaching for the 3 C's: carbs, chemicals, and Colas, because you might have Diabetes already!Diabetes continues to reach epidemic proportions as the western lifestyle takes a hold all over the world. New figures are showing that 350 million people worldwide now suffer with diabetes. This number has more than doubled in the past three decades.  (more)

Attack Migraines Without Medication

An estimated eleven million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Severe pain, aura, upset stomach and vomiting commonly accompany the headaches for many who suffer from the condition.  Reoccurrences are frequent and common, and many patients are left to take medications during episodes only to have the symptoms return days to weeks later. While headache and migraine medications line the shelves of local pharmacies, many are turning to a more sensible approach to get to the cause of this condition.(more)

Caffeine,Coffee and Energy

Before you reach for that morning pick me up, it is important to thoroughly understand how caffeine affects your body. Coffee can have many positive benefits to health.  It is a great source of protective antioxidants, and increases the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine which enhances delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and brain.  Coffee also increases workout endurance, increases insulin sensitivity and a high intake (at least six cups a day) lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes by fifty-four percent in men and 30 percent in women.^{1  (more)}

Essential 1 - Mind Over Disease

While some conditions may be in your head, most are in your lifestyle; however,  how you think about your ability to sustain a constructive, rather than a destructive lifestyle is the key to overcoming disease. That is why we make Maximized Mind the number one essential.(more)

Dinner with the Doc

I hope everyone that attended last nights Dinner with the Doc enjoyed their evening and the food. A special thanks to all my patients who brought a guest and helped spread the word of Maximized Living!

Caprese Salad

This is a delightful summer salad sure to quickly become one of your favorites. These tomatoes and basil came fresh from my garden which made them even more delightful.

Fresh garden roma tomatoes
1 bunch fresh basil
Fresh, raw mozzerella
Balsamic Vinegar
Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Pepper

Slice the tomatoes and mozzerella.  Stack a tomato slice, a basil leaf, and a mozzerella slice.  Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Fatigued ?

Do you find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee at 2PM every day? Is it hard to concentrate on even simple tasks? Do you wake up in the morning feeling more fatigued than when you went to bed? Do you find yourself wishing you could get your work done faster? These are just a few problems that you and many others experience on a daily basis that may be linked to a deficient amount of exercise. (more)

Workout of the week

The Endocrine Disease That's More Common Than Diabetes

What do cold hands and feet,low body temperature, sensitivity to cold, a feeling of always being chilled, headaches, insomnia, dry skin, puffy eyes, hair loss, brittle nails, joint aches, constipation, mental dullness, fatigue, frequent infections, hoarse voice, ringing in the ears, dizziness, loss of libido, and weight gain all have in common? The Thyroid. (more)

Fish Tacos with Baja Slaw

This is a great dish for summer.  It is very versatile – you can serve it will grilled or broiled salmon, cod, or mahi mahi for an advanced plan option OR with sprouted grain tortillas for a core plan recipe. (more)

Aging Without Aging Diseases

Aging and arthritis stereotypically go hand in hand and effects men and women of all ages, however, of all the types of this condition, osteoarthritis (OA) specifically affects individuals over 45 years old. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis. OA is characterized by the breakdown of cartilage – the part of a joint that cushions the ends of the bones and allows easy movement. As cartilage deteriorates, bones begin to rub against one another. This can cause stiffness and pain that make it difficult for you to use that joint. Osteoarthritis can also damage ligaments, menisci and muscles.¹ Although this affects millions of individuals, it doesn’t have to be that way and there are proven methods to assure that it doesn’t happen to as many people as it actually does. (more)

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