Research shows that gluten sensitivity in some form, including celiac disease and mild gluten intolerance, affects approximately 15% of the US population. These statistics are likely to be similar in Western countries with similar health issues and dietary patterns. Are you one of these people? How do you recognize gluten intolerance symptoms?
Today’s teens have access to more video games and other technology that keeps them away from the great outdoors and off the basketball court. Instead of moving their growing bodies, they spend countless hours pushing buttons, texting friends, and playing video games.
But if exercise isn’t a regular part of your teen’s life, big trouble could be right down the road. Why should your teen get into the exercise routine, and how can you make it happen?
Today you have a clean slate with a brand new year spread out in front of you, filled with endless possibilities. How will you harness your potential to create the very best you? Here’s to a Happy New Year and to getting everything that you want out of 2012.
If your stomach starts rumbling and lunch is still two hours away, you’re going to need a snack to make it through the day. What you reach for at snack time can make a big difference in your energy level, weight, and overall health. Choose the wrong snack, and you’ll feel dragged down and even more tired. Choose wisely, and you’ll get the boost you need.
Thanksgiving is a time of celebration with family and friends. This year it's time to give thanks to an amazing superfood Turkey. Enjoy Turkey for these reasons.
A recent splash in the media occurred when a paper published by the Archives of internal medicine reported that dietary supplements may increase mortality rates in older women. A write-up from ScienceDaily titled their piece on this, “Certain Dietary Supplements Associated with Increased Risk of Death in Older Women.”
Progressive Medical will be involved in a number of clinical trials. These clinical trials will be therapies that we have used for decades at Progressive, but putting them together in a way so that we can look at data and see what has the best outcomes.
We continually research natural prevention and healing methods to not only treat patients in our clinic but to extend into their everyday lives. Infrared sauna therapy is a popular treatment in our center because of its proven benefits such as detoxification, weight loss, and pain relief.
Walking can make all the difference in improving your health. I challenge all of you to start today, don’t wait! I have created a new walking routine called the Progressive 8!
If your stomach isn’t as flat as you’d like it to be then you have come to the right place. Exercise alone will not get you a toned stomach – diet is a huge part of the equation. Below we have compiled 5 very easy tweaks to your eating habits that will dramatically flatten your abs.