Posts Tagged 'paleolithic diet'

Food is love….but can also be a pain (quite literally)

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We all know that a healthy diet has its benefits. Eating whole, clean foods rich in vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and lean protein contributes to much more than simply feeling good and weight control. Maintaining a nutrient-dense diet can help us manage and prevent a host of health concerns, including heart disease, auto-immune diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, various cancers, depression, arthritis, and the list goes on.

There are also foods that can negatively impact the way we feel. ...

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Core Wellness Radio reminds us that food is medicine

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Recently on Core Wellness Radio, Dr. E discussed the importance of the putting the right kinds of foods in our bodies and how these foods can act as medicine over time. Not suggesting that food can replace medicine, Dr E. pointed out that, simply, if we have a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, lean meats/protein and healthy fats, we maximize our body’s ability to restore itself, from the inside out.

To help ensure that we maximize the nutritional ...

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Healthy Eating: A Year-Long Mission

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As we approach March, let’s take stock of how many of us may have fallen off the bandwagon with regards to our New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier in 2014. As our former affirmations towards healthier diets may have faded over the last few months, it may be time to revisit a few simple approaches help us get back on the healthy eating bandwagon. According to Jackie Callaghan, Core Wellness & Physical Therapy’s healthy lifestyle counselor, there ...

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DC is One of Top Fittest US Cities

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Did you know that our local DC area was named one of the top fittest Baby Boomer cities in America by the American Physical Therapy Association and Huff Post 50? With all of our green spaces, walking and running trails, biking opportunities and outdoor attractions, it’s easy to see why living in DC provides endless opportunities to get and stay fit.

Specifically regarding Baby Boomers, according to the APTA survey:

  • Washington DC has been named #7 on the list ...
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8 Inspirations for Healthy Living in the New Year

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Happy 2014 to our entire Core Wellness community – we hope your 2013 was full of health, wellness, love and prosperity. As we begin a new year, the Core Wellness staff is reaffirming its commitment to a healthy lifestyle and we hope to inspire many of you to make the same pledge to better living. Throughout the month, we have been challenging our entire community to incorporate a few wellness tips (or “inspirations”) into their day in the ...

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Extra, Extra, hear all about it!

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Elizabeth’s new radio show is up and running! Check out the first recording! Host Dr. Elizabeth Polis, PT, will discuss the aging Boomer population and health issues this group may be facing. Includes information discussing what they can do to 1) prevent potential health problems or 2) address health problems before they get to the surgery or prescription drug stages.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/corewellnessradio

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