The cold and flu season is coming to Florida. Here is one of my favorite immune boosters. EHB by Integrative Therapeutics is offered on our supplement page. It has a great combination of Vitamins and herbs to keep your immune system running at its peak. Some of the ingredients are:
Vitamin A 7,500 IU Vitamin C 750 mg Vitamin B6 37 mg Zinc 22 mg Echinacea: Garlic 150 mg Licorice 150 mg Bromelain 75 mg Oregon Grape Root 75 mg Goldenseal: 5% total alkaloids as berberine 52 mg
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It is hard to believe that it is fall when living in Florida and it is still 90 degrees. But the good thing is we are starting to get in the fall produce which are loaded with great nutritional value. Buy local and stay healthy. Valverde Chiropractic 7275652562
Thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms can vary, depending on which structures are compressed. When nerves are compressed, signs and symptoms of neurological thoracic outlet syndrome include:
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Many medications, including certain antibiotics, heart and blood pressure medicines, antihistamines and antidepressants, can cause photosensitive reactions when you're exposed to sunlight. Unusual "sunburn", rash or other allergic-type reaction to the skin is possible, so be careful. Individual sensitivities vary widely and may not happen to everybody, every time. It's best to consult your physician or pharmacist before sun exposure when using ANY medication. Many medications, including certain antibiotics, heart and blood pressure medicines, antihistamines and antidepressants, can cause photosensitive reactions when you're exposed to sunlight. Unusual "sunburn", rash or other allergic-type reaction to the skin is possible, so be careful. Individual sensitivities vary widely and may not happen to everybody, every time. It's best to consult your physician or pharmacist before sun exposure when using any medication. cist before sun exposure when using ANY medication.
Here is a great smoothie to get you going for the day and keep you healthy:
Blueberries - antioxidant and immune booster Ginger - immune booster anti-bacterial/viral Strawberry - polyphenolic and antioxidant Spinach - potassium, manganese, zinc, magnesium, iron, calcium, folate, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C Cinnamon - Helps reduce glycemic index Coconut water - Potassium, Magnesium Buy Local, Stay Healthy. We hear a lot about the importance of including healthy fats in our daily diet, and many people are not aware of what that really means. The content of fat in your diet isn’t only about what oil you choose to cook with, it also includes the foods you eat that contain fat. Fats are made up of different “fatty acids” some of which have potent biological activity. Omega 6 fatty acids are concentrated in many vegetable oils like corn, safflower, soybean, sunflower, and also in grains like wheat. Because these oils and grains are ubiquitous in most American cereals, baked goods and processed foods, the American diet contains way too many Omega 6 fatty acids in contrast to other fatty acids and is out of natural balance. This is why the American diet is “pro-inflammatory” and this is where “healthy fats” rich in Omega 3 and Omega 9 fatty acids come in to help promote balance and greater health. So what are healthy fats? Those with a higher content of Omega 3 fatty acids, higher levels of oleic acid (Omega 9) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), as well as fats containing medium chain triglycerides (MCT), because all of these types of fats have health benefits. Here’s a list of foods that provide healthy fats, and what makes them “healthy”:
![]() MARCH 10, 2017 | BY TARA FULLER 9 Super-Easy Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipes PIN IT SHARE By now, we know that the key to eating healthy on those days when we're short on time (and patience) is having an arsenal of recipes that are simple to whip up, eat up, and clean up. There’s a new favorite in town: stuffed sweet potatoes. All you need to do is pop them in the microwave (or roast them), stuff 'em with ingredients, and attempt to eat politely. But what do you stuff with? Great question. Let these recipes answer. Antioxidant Nutrients in Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes contain a wealth of orange-hued carotenoid pigments. In countries throughout Africa, in India and in the Caribbean, sweet potatoes have been shown to be a highly effective way of providing school age children with sizable amounts of their daily vitamin A. In some studies, sweet potatoes have been shown to be a better source of bioavailable beta-carotene than green leafy vegetables. Because sweet potatoes are available in many countries on a virtual year-round basis, their ability to provide us with a key antioxidant like beta-carotene makes them a standout antioxidant food. Yet beta-carotene only begins to tell the story of sweet potato antioxidants. Particularly in purple-fleshed sweet potato, antioxidant anthocyanin pigments are abundant. Cyanidins and peonidins are concentrated in the starchy core of part of purple-fleshed sweet potatoes, and these antioxidant nutrients may be even more concentrated in the flesh than in the skin. That's sweet potatoes have genes (IbMYB1 and IbMYB2) that are specialized for the production of anthocyanin pigments in the fleshy part of the tuber. Ordinary, we have to rely on the skins of foods for this same level of anthocyanin antioxidants. But not in the case of sweet potatoes! Extracts from the highly pigmented and colorful purple-fleshed and purple-skinned sweet potatoes have been shown in research studies to increased the activity of two key antioxidant enzymes—copper/zinc superoxide dismutase (Cu/Zn-SOD) and catalase (CAT). Recent research has shown that particularly when passing through our digestive tract, sweet potato cyanidins and peonidins and other color-related phytonutrients may be able to lower the potential health risk posed by heavy metals and oxygen radicals. That risk reduction might be important not only for individuals at risk of digestive tract problems but for all persons wanting to reduce the potential risk posed by the presence of heavy metal residues (like small amounts of mercury or cadmium or arsenic) in their diet. Yoga is a healthy practice that's been shown to deliver major benefits. Some of the key results include:
Indeed, according to the Yoga Health Foundation, a study in Seattle demonstrated that patients who incorporate yoga into their routine, experienced relief from chronic back pain much longer than those who did not. Click here to read more about the study. Ask Dr. Valverde how you can incorporate Yoga into an overall chiropractic health plan in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. Planks are the MacGyver of bodyweight movements: They're super tough and great for almost any situation. The versatile move is best known for working your core, but planks also engage more than 20 muscles, including your shoulders, back, arms, legs, and glutes. Even better, planks allow you to work your core without the risks of back injury and overstressed hip flexors that come with traditional sit-ups.
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