B6 For The Blues
March 23, 2010
by Optimum Wellness
0 CommentsDepression is a complicated matter, yet it is the leading cause of disability and among the top ten most common reasons for considering alternative therapies including nutritional supplements. A recent review of research coming out of Yale Prevention Research Center looked at 10 studies that met their criteria for review and supported the use of vitamin B6 in the treatment of depression in premenopausal women.
Arnica Montana
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsMost commonly found in homeopathic first aid kits, Arnica Montana has been used for centuries as a topical anti-inflammatory and anti-pain remedy. Internally the herb should not be consumed with the exception of the homeopathic preparation. Arnica is probably the most popular homeopathic remedy in the United States. Known mainly for its use following trauma, Arnica can be of tremendous benefit.
Aloe Vera
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsOne of my earliest memories of using plants as “medicine” is when mom popped off a fresh leaf from an aloe vera plant and spread it over a burn on my wrist. At home we used it for little cuts or stings and it really did feel soothing and seemed to speed up the healing.
Start Your AM Engine
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsHow would you like to have better memory, energy and a more positive outlook? Your morning breakfast choices could make a big difference!
Start Walking
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
We are invited to put on our walking shoes, call up our friends and neighbors and start walking. If you’re already walking, great! Walk faster now. If you’re already running, fantastic! Keep it up. If you’ve taken a break from moving your body, now’s the time to get started.
The E Word
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsOn the wall of my clinic waiting room is a plaque that reads “Exercise ONLY on the Days that You Eat”. Clients tell me that when they first read the sign they initially feel a sense of relief since it appears that exercise is optional. Then they step back and realize that actually, this means I need to exercise everyday! What a concept.
Interval Training: When You Need An Energy Boost
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
If you are looking for ways to burst out of your exercise rut or you want to maximize your 20 to 30 minutes of free time, look no further than interval training.
Your Metabolic Best For The New Year
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsWelcome to the New Year! It is an auspicious time to set goals and visualize a new you. I am going to encourage you to avoid the phrase “going on a diet.’ Dieting may help you lose a little weight but when you go back to your regular way of eating the pounds usually creep back on.
The Obesity Epidemic
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1 billion adults are overweight (at least 300 million classified as obese). In children, the numbers are equally, if not more, disturbing.
Sugar Alternative: Everything You Wanted to Know
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 1 CommentThe temptation of sweets and goodies, cakes and candies surround us all the time. It’s like a constant seduction. While most of us know that we need to limit our intake of sugar for obvious health reasons (to prevent diabetes and obesity for example), we may not always know the many different disguises of sugar and how sweeteners sneak into so many of our everyday foods.
