Monday, June 20, 2016

Water

Water

1. To lose weight drink 8 ounce glass before every meal and especially those meals at restaruants
2. Avoid dehydration - summers are bad - because it shrinks the brain and leads to fuzzy thinking
3. 70% brain IS water and MRI/SPECT scans demonstrate how wrinkled the brain gets with dehydration - need will power, stay hydrated
4. Water helps lubricate joints, cushions joints, and allows muscles to move more freely
5. Less a chance of constipation if hydrated
6. Be aware of the weather
7. With a high protein diet stay hydrated.

Water, Water, Water

Monday, June 13, 2016

7 Ways to get healthier

7 Ways to get healthier
1. Make exercise a habit
2. Decrease carbohydrates
3. Learn a SAHEM ( self applied health enhancement maneuver) yoga, meditation, hobby, weights
4.Tackel your To Do list everyday with enthusiasm
5.Pay attention to your mood - mindfulness
6.Stop drinking your calories
7. Increase your protein

Dr. B

Stress Reduction

Stress Reduction

To help reduce weight we have to reduce the internal signals that increase glucose (carbohydrates) and that is continued stress
1. Need 15 DBLUs per day (Deep Belly Laugh Units )
2. Think about getting a pet and caring for it
3. Increase your activity and exercise
4. Take up gardening
5. Listen to soothing music
6. Chews gum in appropriate places to reduce stress
7. Deep breathing several times per day
8. Develop a relationship with intimacy that is energy giving
Dr B

Monday, June 6, 2016

Why Exercise

Why Exercise???

1. Exercise makes you happier - endorphins
2. Provides more energy and decreases fatigue
3. Improves sleep quality
4. Builds self confidence
5. Decreases stress
6. Increases productivity each day
7. Helps control weight and appetite
8. Increases quality and length of life
9. Increases muscle and balance
10.Decreases risk of heart disease
11.Decreases the risk of cancer
12. Decreases arthritic pain

Dr. B

Healthy Eating Out

Healthy Eating Out

1.  Do not abandon your healthy eating habits (aka - diet) and be mindful
2.  Fish is #1, chicken without skin #2,  and a small filet #3
3.  Preparation to avoid over grilling, under cooking and exotic sauces
4.  Avoid fried foods and those covered with cheese and sauces to hide their inferior flavor
5.   Look to how to avoid extra salt in your purchase and certainly do not add any
6.   Read the menu thoroughly and look for calorie counts if there
7.  Ask to alter how they prepare the food so to stay low carbohydrate and low salt
8.   Share the main course with someone or use an appetizer as the main course for you
9.  Desserts only on Tuesday
10. Be afraid of Cajun,, Chinese and Mexican cuisines because of salt, fats and carbohydrates
11. Remember it is : LOCATIONS, CHOICES, PORTIONS AND SPEED that needs to  be considered before eating anywhere.

Dr B