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More than 80% of people will suffer from back discomfort at some point in their lives. The annual cost in the United States for treating back pain has reached an astronomical $85 billion dollars! Low back pain (LBP) is the main cause of disability in the United...
Garbanzos (chickpeas) are rich in fiber and protein. One cup of cooked garbanzos has 12.5 grams of fiber and 14.5 grams of protein which promote satiety. The combination of fiber and protein slows digestion and promotes fullness. Additionally, they score low on the...
Rye bread lowers the insulin response and improves the blood glucose level more than white or wheat bread. Additionally, rye bread consumption can help reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels. Rye provides satiety. Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast 3/4...
Adding more spinach, broccoli, kale, collards, and salad greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline. A study of older individuals found that those who ate one to two servings per day had the cognitive ability of a person 11 years younger than those who...
Medina S: I had been dealing with long term health concerns when I came to Lifestyle Center, along with sudden weight loss, pain and fatigue, and was starting to a certain degree to lose the ability to complete normal everyday activities. During the lifestyle program...
Daniel A: Prior to coming to Wildwood I battled with chronic depression, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, and triglycerides. As a result of my time in the Lifestyle program my health is much better. I have learned how to address and fight the depression, and...
High school students’ capacity to pay attention increased 13 percent if they had a green view outside of their classroom window. They also performed better on tests and recovered from stress better if they were in a classroom with a view of a green landscape, rather...
Cultivate a regular schedule. Cartilage cells have a functioning body clock which switches genes that control tissue function on and off. Scientists believe imposing a rhythm by regularly scheduled exercise, restricted meal times, or by targeting the joint itself with...
Both obesity and diabetes cause a clear reduction in brain size without additional contributing factors. The frontal lobes – the CEO of the brain; the hippocampus, so important to memory and mood; the cingulated gyrus, important in adaptability to new situations, are...
Moderate exercise helps to protect us from influenza, but strenuous, exhaustive exercise increases susceptibility to influenza and other respiratory infections. Hong Kong researchers discovered individuals that never or seldom exercise increased their risk of dying...