A Guide to Navigating Toxic Ingredients in Packaged Foods
Email Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news, articles and stories from The Vitality Center: Understanding and avoiding toxic ingredients in packaged foods is crucial for maintaining good health. This guide will help you identify some common harmful additives and offer tips on how to make healthier choices. Natural Flavors Natural flavors might sound safe, but they can be chemically altered to enhance taste, potentially leading to addiction to certain packaged foods. They often serve as a cover for undisclosed
5 Healthy Nutritional Tips for Comfortable Weight Loss
Email Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news, articles and stories from The Vitality Center: Losing weight doesn’t have to be a torturous process. By incorporating these healthy nutritional tips into your daily routine, you can achieve your weight loss goals comfortably and sustainably. 1. Eat Breakfast Like a King Start your day with a hearty, healthy breakfast rich in complex carbs, fats, and proteins. This will provide your brain and body with the energy needed to avoid mid-day slumps
The Importance of Essential Fatty Acids: Why We Need Them and Where to Find Them
Email Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news, articles and stories from The Vitality Center: For many years, dietary fat has been misunderstood and given a bad reputation. However, dietary fats, especially essential fatty acids (EFAs), are crucial for our health. Let’s explore what EFAs are, why we need them, and the best sources to include in our diet. Understanding Essential Fatty Acids Essential fatty acids are vital for several bodily functions: Energy Production: EFAs provide a significant source of
The Power of Good Sleep: Unlocking the Benefits for Weight Loss
Email Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news, articles and stories from The Vitality Center: A good night's sleep is more than just rest; it's a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. Quality sleep plays a crucial role in weight management and overall well-being. Here are five ways sleep can help you lose weight and how you can improve your sleep habits. 1. Hormonal Balance and Hunger Regulation Short sleep, defined as six to seven hours or less, is linked to
The Essential Role of Vitamin D
Email Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news, articles and stories from The Vitality Center: Vitamin D is more than just a vitamin; it’s a crucial nutrient that plays a significant role in our overall health. Despite its importance, over 40% of the US population is deficient in vitamin D, leading to various health issues. Let's explore why vitamin D is essential and how you can ensure you're getting enough of it. Understanding Vitamin D Vitamin D3, also known as
Sensory Integration
Email Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news, articles and stories from the Vitality Center: At all times, our bodies and nervous system are constantly bombarded with sensation. The ability of our brains to prioritize this information properly is called sensory integration. When there is an issue with this process, many different problems can arise, including ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities and, in severe cases, Autism. One field geared to helping individuals with issues such as these is aptly called Sensory Integration
Dr J’s Antiviral Tips For A Holistically Healthy Winter
Email Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news, articles and stories from the Vitality Center: Here are just a few remedies and shields to boost your immune system, lower inflammation and prevent the flu! Apple Cider Vinegar – When healthy, take 1tbsp in warm water daily – When sick/getting sick, take 1tbsp in warm water 2-4x/.day Immune Complex – When healthy, 3 capsules daily – When sick/getting sick, can increase to 3 capsules 2-3X/day Mazu – When healthy, take 1-2
Balanced Diet, Balanced Mind
Email Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news, articles and stories from The Vitality Center: In today's fast-paced world, mental health is a topic of growing concern. Stress, anxiety, and depression are increasingly common, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. While there are many factors that contribute to mental health, one often overlooked aspect is nutrition. Research has shown that what we eat can have a significant impact on our mental well-being. A balanced diet that provides all the
One Stop Keto Shop
Email Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news, articles and stories from The Vitality Center: What is the Keto Diet? The ketogenic diet transforms your body from being a glucose (aka sugar) burner into a fat burner. Being in this ketogenic state is how our bodies are supposed to function and is exactly how our ancestors used to live. Now, specifically in The United States with a high prevalence of pre-packaged foods and sugar, we have created a “new norm”