by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jun 28, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, functional-medicine
Drinking Water at Just the Right Time is Key to Losing Weight We always hear about how drinking water is the key to good health. But many are confused about how much water is necessary. The 8 glasses a day rules is a good start, but some people find that a ½ gallon of...
by John Panopoulos | Jun 12, 2018 | Active Health News, diet
Food Cravings and What they Mean Is your body telling you what it needs? Dehydration and Malnutrition Many times food cravings are nature’s way of telling us we need something for our bodies. Some studies have estimated that 80% of us are chronically dehydrated. We...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | May 7, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, functional-medicine
One of the lesser known “good” fats we recommend adding to your diet is avocado oil. Like olive oil, it is primarily an Omega 9 oil and is an exceptional health choice with numerous health benefits including anti-inflammatory properties and reduction of harmful free...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | May 7, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, functional-medicine
Routinely eating products that contain sugar leads to a vicious sugar-craving cycle. First, sugars are absorbed into our blood and travel to the brain. Then, the sugar in the brain releases a chemical called serotonin that produces a sense of happiness and wellbeing....
by John Panopoulos | Mar 2, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, diet, functional-medicine
Do you frequently wake up between 2:00-3:00 in the morning? Do you need an afternoon nap to recharge your batteries? Have difficulty remembering things? If you answered yes to these questions, you could be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Adrenal fatigue is a name...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jan 13, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, functional-medicine
Healthy Lifestyles (Protein Intake) Did you know that women need about 46 grams of protein a day and for men it’s about 56 grams per day? It’s important to hit that goal if you want to keep your weight in check, but it’s also important to not go over that number by...
