Despite all the strides we have made in medicine and research, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The question I must ask is, WHY?? Could it be that we are not paying attention to the lifestyles we live? Are we not taking dietary guidelines seriously? Do we not get enough exercise? Is stress going unmanaged and becoming “too common”? It possibly is all of the above. According to the CDC, in the U.S. about one in every six healthcare dollars is spent on cardiovascular disease. In 2016, this equated to $555 billion. It is projected that by 2030, the cost of cardiovascular disease will rise to over $818 billion! When you ad
Did you overindulge or maybe simply indulge in the Super Bowl Sunday festivities? Monday is here...so it is time to get back on track and leave Sunday behind you so you can continue to achieve or maintain your health goals. Here are some tips to “recover from” Super Bowl Sunday: HYDRATE! While you should be doing this every day, be sure to consume 64-80 oz. of water today. This will help to reduce water retention and detoxify the body. For added alkalizing effects, add lemon to your water. Don’t eat those leftovers! Leave the Sunday food choices behind and get back to your regular food plan. The biggest problem with parties or festivities is that they don’t ever seem to last just 1 d
