on Dec 1, 2014 in Nutrition, Uncategorized
Most people hear the word genetically modified and think what’s the big deal? Isn’t that just a fancy term for describing the manipulation of plant DNA to make a new version? Genetically modified does mean that scientists controlled the pollination of certain plants to create new hybrids. Hopefully to create a better versions of some foods, i.e. sweeter tomatoes, more hardy plants, etc. The acronym GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. This is different. Instead of just manipulating plant DNA, scientist inserted virus and bacteria DNA into the plant DNA. According to federal regulations, this alters the new plant so significantly that it is reclassified as an animal and not plant form. How safe it is to eat these foods remains unclear. A 2013 review of 1,763 GMO studies found no clear evidence of toxic or harmful effects. But other studies have shown a transferring of the DNA from GMO foods with human DNA in the gut. The long term consequences are unknown at this time. Sixty-one countries, including most of Europe require food to be labeled for GMO content. The United States and Canada do not. You may think that you don’t eat GMO foods, but you would be wrong. Sixty to eighty percent of packaged foods in your supermarket contain ingredients derived from genetically modified crops. Even eighty percent of foods labeled “natural” were shown to contain at least one GMO ingedient by one study. The three largest crops that have been genetically modified with virus/bacteria DNA include soybean (oil), beet (sugar), and corn. If you want to avoid GMO until there is a better understanding of the long-term health consequences buy certified organic as these foods are regulated to not contain...
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on Nov 12, 2014 in Uncategorized, Wellness Blog
Focus on what’s most important to you. Taking on too much can wear you out. Learn to say “no” and let go of things that do not matter. Set one small goal at a time. Use a day planner. Break large projects into smaller ones. Ask for help. Let your children, spouse, coworkers, and others help you get things done. Leave your job at the office. Don’t give up free time to get more work done. If your job offers a flexible work schedule, use it to fit your own work style. Unplug. Do not let technology rule your life. Turn off the electronics, soak in the beauty of nature, and spend time with people you enjoy. Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. Ronald...
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on Nov 4, 2014 in Nutrition, Wellness Blog
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism (2013) found that a single serving of four Brazil nuts lowered blood cholesterol levels faster than Statin drugs and kept cholesterol levels down even a month after eating them! Sounds too good to be true? Maybe, but The Department of Chemistry at University of Santa Maria and the Department of Nutrition at Franciscan University in Brazil conducted a study that found just that. They took 10 men and women who had elevated blood cholesterol levels and fed them one dose of four Brazil nuts. Just nine hours after eating the four nuts, the blood cholesterol levels of the subjects in the study started to drop. Blood cholesterol levels continued to drop over the next 48 hours, leveling off to a total drop of 20 points. Considering that Statin drugs take four days to lower blood cholesterol, this is impressive. Even more astounding, the test patients continued to maintain the lowered blood cholesterol levels for one month after ingesting the nuts. Since they only followed the test subjects for one month, we are left wondering how long the lowered blood cholesterol effect may have lasted. What could explain these phenomenal results? Researchers theorize that perhaps it is the anti-inflammatory effect of the naturally high levels of selenium found in Brazil Nuts. While this is only one study done on only ten people; it isn’t enough research to make a definitive conclusion. But considering there are no negative side effects from eating a few Brazil nuts and the potential to naturally lower blood cholesterol without taking dangerous drugs, it seems a reasonable nutrition strategy! ...
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on Oct 8, 2014 in Patient Testimonials, Wellness Blog
George lost 92 pounds – So can you! Trying to lose weight can seem impossible, but it’s not! Sometimes it just takes the right timing and support. If you don’t know where to start, contact us and we will help. Way to go George! Eat healthy, move a lot, laugh, love, and live...
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on Sep 9, 2014 in Patient Testimonials, Wellness Blog
“I have never been my ideal goal weight EVER in my adult life. The last time my weight was normal was when I was in the 7th grade!” Thanks to the Full Fasting program at Positive Choice I have lost 150 lbs. My blood pressure is now normal and I have now been able to stop taking blood pressure medication. My starting weight was 325 lbs and I am currently at 175 lbs. I am looking forward to entering the maintenance program. The Positive Choice Wellness Center and the OPTIFAST Weight Management Program helped me tremendously. I have had a great experience with everyone on staff. I am very thankful and proud that I decided to come in and give Positive Choice a try. It is something that has changed my life for the better!”...
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