Did you know that nearly 98 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol? In addition, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. For decades, physicians recommended low-fat diets without considering the effect of overall nutrition on cholesterol. However, current research suggests taking a more comprehensive approach read more…
Thinking about adding supplements to your daily routine? At Washington Wellness Center, we offer a wide range of products from Pure Encapsulations, known for their hypoallergenic, research-based dietary supplements. Below are a few examples of Pure products that we have successfully recommended to our patients: 1. Vitamin D3 – Vitamin D3 naturally supports calcium absorption read more…
According to a recent study, replacing beer and pizza with fish and fruit made young people less depressed. Research suggests poor diet is associated with mental health disorders like anxiety and depression but can changing your diet really reduce these symptoms after you exhibit them? A new randomized controlled trial on young adults shows that read more…
A new year typically brings new resolutions. While making resolutions is easy, sticking with them is not. Exercise-related resolutions consistently make the top 10 lists, but up to 80 percent of resolutions to be healthier, including promises to exercise more, are tossed aside by February. You know physical activity is good for you but that read more…
Low carb diets have been linked to several impressive health benefits. Research has shown that they’re particularly effective at reducing hunger and aiding weight loss. They’ve also been associated with decreased blood pressure and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, as well as increased HDL (good) cholesterol. What’s more, low carb diets have been found to improve read more…
Smoothies are one of the easiest breakfasts you can make. In order to create a filling smoothie that will help you lose weight, Leslie Langevin, MS, author of The Anti-Inflammatory Kitchen Cookbook suggested this recipe formula: 1-cup fruit:berries are the highest in fiber and antioxidants. 1-cup milk of choice:If using plant-based milk, try getting one read more…
There are a variety of ways to stay healthy once your cancer is in remission. Here are a few that are accessible to anyone in recovery. Lifestyle changes Diet can be a huge factor for staying healthy during cancer remission. You want to treat your body as best you can to prevent cancer from coming read more…
According to the National Cancer Institute, acupuncture can be used as a complementary therapy in system management of cancer-related symptoms such as side effects to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, boosting blood cell count and improve natural killer cell activity. Acupuncture The National Institutes of Health have confirmed that there is evidence acupuncture is effective in postoperative read more…
Eating more fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and certain spices for just three weeks helped significantly improve depression symptoms in college students. The right nutrition in food provided mood-boosting benefits. After just three weeks, the group consuming a healthier diet showed significant improvements in mood. In fact, they no longer showed moderate-to-high depression scores, but rather read more…
Magnesium plays a role in over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body, including the metabolism of food, synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, and the transmission of nerve impulses. This month we focus on Magnesium which has a number of benefits. Numerous studies have shown that magnesium may: Boost Exercise Performance. Fight Depression. Can Lower read more…