Wellness
It really is harder to be healthy in our world today. We have factories that pump out ultra processed food, the nutrients in our soil have diminished, we have jobs that require us to sit for 8+ hours a day, and the list goes on. Everything in our life goes against us. But we can take steps to make a change.
Food
When we look at the food we eat, the question we should ask ourselves is, “Is that real food?”. Real food is food that can be easily and readily made in our own kitchens. Can you make potato chips, breakfast cereal, or a loaf of white bread easily in your kitchen? Probably not. But you can make a baked potato, roast some vegetables, or make scrambled eggs pretty easily. That’s the idea behind eating real food. Food that is as close to it’s original form as possible. Unprocessed meats, eggs, whole fruits and vegetables. When you look at a food label, the less ingredients the better. Also when you can, go for organic. In some studies pesticides such as glyphosate have been shown to be xenoestrogenic, which means that it can mimic the effects of estrogen in our bodies. Some studies have shown links between glyphosate and breast cancer, endocrine disruption, oxidative stress biomarkers, and changes in DNA. Fertility issues have been linked in both men and women. It’s not just in our food supply but our water sources as well. Traces of glyphosate have been found in water sources across the country due to their widespread use. Every home should have a drinking water filtration system.
Exercise and Movement
The body was made for movement. We have nerves, blood supply, muscles, joints, and ligaments that allow for that very function. The problem is, our jobs and our lifestyles prevent much of that movement. As stated above so many today have a job that requires them to sit for 8+ hours a day. Then at the end of the day we feel too tired to exercise because we’ve been so inactive through the day. Studies have shown that moderate intensity exercise most days of the week reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and cancer. Additionally exercise improves your mood, increases your energy level, reduces stress, and helps improve sleep. Strength or resistance training, specifically, positively impacts mitochondrial health. The mitochondria in a cell is the powerhouse of your cell. In a nutshell, this helps you feel younger longer by preventing muscle loss and energy loss. Exercise and movement helps joints stay healthy as well which will help prevent injury and joint degeneration.
Nutritional Support
As mentioned above the nutrients in our soil today have diminished over the last several decades. Our industrial agriculture practices, pesticide use, and unsustainable farming practices have damaged the nutrient quality of our crops. So even if we eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, we may be getting inadequate amounts of nutrients that our bodies’ need. The average diet in America lacks heavily in nutrient dense food and the foods that do make up most our diets are actually harmful to our bodies. Sugars, processed flours and starches, processed seed oils, and artificial sweeteners all wreak havoc on our gut health. That’s only to name a few. Gut health impacts whole body health. If the gut is not healthy, then the brain, immune system, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system, are not healthy. Where do we begin to help support our health? What nutrients do we need? Which probiotic should we take? Are the supplements we take helping? We could rely on symptom relief but that may not give us complete resolution and also set us up for relapse. That’s why Dr. Michael Haun uses specialized laboratory testing for his patients. An at home gut test can give you a complete picture of your gut health. If you suspect or know you have a leaky gut, gut dysbiosis, SIBO, IBS/IBD, or other gut issues, then a comprehensive gut test can give you insights, clarification, and direction on how to address them. If you suffer from other health conditions such as hormone imbalances, thyroid issues, food sensitivities, or have had exposure to toxins, mold, heavy metals, these can be tested as well to help support your health. You can click here to see the available lab tests. Make a health consultation appointment today to start a new path of balanced health specialized to you.