Dennis thought the only way he was going to be successful losing weight was to have Bariatric surgery. He came to Positive Choice to find out about having the surgery, and decided to do the Fasting Weight Management Program instead. Click on Dennis’s photo below to listen as he tells us about his journey losing over 100 pounds....
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Metabolic Rate and Body Fat Testing Managing your weight is challenging, but this test can make it easier. Metabolic rate testing tells you the calories you need each day and how many calories you need to burn to meet your weight management goals. Body fat testing will give you a clear idea of a healthy body weight range specific to your body frame. Accurate bdy fat measurements are completed using state of the art bio-electrical impedance and CO2 uptake measurements. You will leave knowing how many calories you burn on any average day and also how many calories you burn when active and at rest. You will also receive nutrition counseling on how to use this information to achieve your desired body weight. Body fat and metabolic measurements, re-usable respiratory mask, and consultation: $125 Metabolic Rate Re-test: $95 Body Fat Testing alone: $25 Call the Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center to schedule an appointment:...
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The Positive Choice Integrative Wellness training team is getting ready to train for the 2015 Bolt To The Q — 5K. Come train with us! We will be hosting a nine-week training session to walk or jog in the Kaiser Permanente sponsored Bolt To The Q—5K . This is a really fun walk/run that has you finishing on the the Charger 50-yard line among cheering Charger cheerleaders. A fun health expo follows the race. There is no fee for participating in the training program. You are welcome to train with us even if you do not participate in theBOLT TO THE Q fun run. Unfortunately, participation in the Bolt To The Q 5K isn’t free, however Kaiser Permanente Employees and Physicians will receive a discounted entry fee by using the code: KPEMPLOYEE15. You must register using a KP email address to receive the discount. Kaiser Permanente friends and family can us the code: KPFRIENDS15to receive a $5 discount off the cost of registration. There are no discounts for the Kids Fun Run. You can register for the fun run here: Register for Bolt to the Q If you would like to train with us view the training schedule below to see which Saturdays we do our group training sessions. The training groups meet at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay at 9:00 a.m. BOLT TO THE Q TRAINING...
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What is Maca and why should I put it in my Smoothie? Check out this great article by Ryan Carmod written for healthysmoothie.com Maca has been highly regarded for centuries as a miracle food so it’s no surprise it has become a recent addition to the “must have” nutrient list for smoothies. Although it’s part of the broccoli, radish, and watercress family and even looks like a very robust radish, it has an earthy taste with a nutty flavor, making it a perfect complement to smoothies. Like the rest of the roots in the cruciferous family, it’s low in calories – one teaspoon of maca powder has only 10 calories. Native to the Andes Mountains, maca is the superfood of one of the oldest, and once most advanced civilizations on earth – the Incas and Peruvians. Over the centuries maca has been called “magic, the food of the gods, a natural Viagra, and a miracle drug” for a reason. It works. For centuries people have been using it for everything from enhancing their fertility to boosting their immune system or libido, but most people simply love the non-caffeinated burst of energy they get from putting maca in their smoothies. Most people report a subtle, but noticeable, non-jittery type energy boost within minutes to hours from adding just one teaspoon into their smoothie. It’s not because it’s magical, but because of the root’s very real and very scientific makeup and how it affects everything from circulation to the endocrine system. To date there are no known toxic side effects from using maca. As a matter of fact, scientists say that repeated use of maca is like repeatedly exercising – the body not only adapts, but also gets stronger over time each time you use it. While maca does have side effects they aren’t toxic. High doses are considered to have a relaxing effect on the heart, rather than a tension creating effect like caffeine. High doses can also increase fertility in men and women and may disrupt some forms of birth control, although researchers aren’t sure about this. Maca can also cause more frequent menstruation in some women, although women report it’s also helped with the hot flashes and problems women...
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Free Introduction to Integrative Medicine Seminar Integrative medicine is a healing-oriented approach that takes the whole person into account, including all aspects of lifestyle. It combines cutting edge, conventional medicine with evidence-based, alternative approaches. This free seminar gives an overview of integrative medicine and alternative medical therapies. It is a great place for someone to explore how integrative medicine may enhance their traditional medical care. No charge for this 1-hour seminar hosted at the Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center. Monday June 1st at 5:30 P.M. Botanical and Supplements ─$25 Botanicals (plants, seeds, bark, and roots) contain powerful healing agents that are often equally or more effective than some prescription drugs. In this seminar, Dr. Heidi Meyer, an integrative medicine physician, takes an in-depth look at many common health problems and the herbs, tinctures, botanicals, and supplements that can offer relief without negative side effects. You will learn natural alternative ways to treat common health ailments, as well as how and where to purchase your products. $25. Seminar hosted at the Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center, Monday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. Call to reserve your spot. (858)...
Read MoreWhen we discover a substance is dangerous, we avoid it and our doctors screen for its effects. When we discover a substance is deadly, our lawmakers ban it and we care for those who have been affected. But what are we doing about this dangerous substance? Why don’t we treat this deadly thing the same way we treat lead, arsenic, or radiation? Childhood trauma is deadly. Watch this powerful video that speaks about the research Dr. Vincent Felitti began in the 1990’s as he tried to help people struggling with maintaining weight loss in one of the Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center programs. The CDC and Kaiser Permanente developed a 10-point Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire to determine respondents’ exposure to childhood trauma. It asked if the respondents had ever experienced: psychological abuse physical abuse sexual abuse substance abuse by a parent domestic violence toward their mother or criminal behavior in the household before age 18. Then they compared the responses with the medical histories of 17,000 Kaiser Permanente patients. 52% of respondents reported that they had experienced one of the types of traumas measured, and 24% of respondents reported that they had experienced more than one. Substance abuse in the household was the most commonly reported trauma. The higher the ACE score, the more likely the patient was to have mental health issues. No surprise there. For every psychological problem they measured, from depression to substance abuse to number of suicide attempts, there was a clear and unmistakable correlation with ACES scores. But people with high ACE scores were also more likely to have physical ailments as well. They found a statistically significant correlation between ACES score and heart disease, cancer, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, hepatitis, and history of broken bones. What does this mean for you, your family, and your health? No need to panic, but you do need to be proactive. Take the survey for yourself. If you know that you or your child has a high ACE score, find out how to lessen the effects of those traumas. You can start by talking to a licensed health care provider. We’re not good at dealing with childhood trauma. But we need to learn. Our lives depend on...
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