Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
How Osteo-Lube™ Supports your Health! Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND I wanted to take the time to talk about a product that in my mind just does not get nearly enough attention! This product is called Osteo-Lube™. I bet you are thinking Osteo-Lube™ what the heck …
TMJ Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND No conversation about oral health would be complete without talking about TMJ disease or temporomandibular joint disorder. In simple terms, this is TMJ pain. While you may have heard people say that they have TMJ pain do you really know …
PRIMARY FOOD, LIFESTYLE AND OUR HEALTH~CAREER
by: Allie Might, FMC, INHC, ATT
Most people do not think about their career and work environment when discussing their personal health and wellness. However, it can be a driving force in managing a healthy lifestyle. I even believe that it is just as important as the food we are eating on a daily basis. But why is this?
Most spend forty plus hours a week at work, not counting commute time. For some, they love their job and can even find it like a” sanctuary.” For many it can be a stressful place that “pays the bills.” Stressful work environments can have an impact on one’s mental and physical health. Let us discuss some strategies to make your workdays less stressful and start having a more positive impact on your wellness.
There can be negative impacts to one’s health from work related stress that many do not realize. These stressors can cause emotional, physical, and behavioral issues if they are not managed. Some of these can start with abandoning healthy food and gravitating toward poor diet choices. Leaning on such options as fast food, processed meals and sugary treats as comfort foods can start a cycle that can impact one’s health negatively. This can impact the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Some people can start to self-medicate through alcohol, drugs (legal and/or illegal) and even nicotine. While these have a reputation of making someone “feel better” it is just the opposite. These are “downers” which can ultimately make one feel worse about themselves or a situation, causing you to never “get off the hamster wheel”. This, accompanied by the stressors already in place, can even lead to low productivity and lack of enthusiasm for the tasks that are assigned for the to-do-list.
Breaking the cycle can be as easy as identifying the anxiety and dealing with it right away. I like to try a short walk or doing a deep breathing exercise. Try taking eyes and close your eyes, and focus on slowing inhaling and exhaling deeply for ten times. Then, instead of grabbing a soda or coffee, try a glass of water or a cup of herbal tea. Commit to having a healthy food option each day during working hours to help refocus yourself.
Work related stress can be debilitating for some people, believe me, I know from experience. At one of my previous jobs, I was having panic attacks, chest pains and my hair was falling out…I was miserable. Thankfully, I had the luxury of being able to leave and move on to something much better, but not everyone has that ability. However, there are strategies that can be used to help. Check out some of the tips in this link as so many of them can be helpful:
www.themuse.com/advice/37-ways-to-be-happier-at-work-asap
My pro tip would be to identify the stressors, then apply the strategies to create a positive and happy space. For example, if you feel like you are in a position that is going nowhere, try discussing your goals with your supervisor to create a plan for growth and advancement. You can also try taking a class or enjoying a hobby as something to look forward to outside of working hours.
Dietary supplements can be helpful when managing these types of day-to-day stressors that include L-Theanine, Green Tea and Multi-Vitamins.
L-THEANINE is an amino acid from green tea, has been shown to help manage stress and even aid in healthy sleep. Taking one of our L-Theanine capsules when entering a stressful day can help you to be more relaxed, focused and you may even get through the day much easier.
GREEN TEA TX is a powerhouse tincture that can help with mood and stress, as well as nourishing the brain for healthy memory function. Adding 2 full droppers into a glass of water or a cup of brewed green tea can give you a nice little midday boost. Bonus….it is also decaffeinated!
PERFORMANCE MULTI is a terrific way to start a foundation of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that we all need. This foundation can help to set you up all day for stress management, healthy cognitive function and help to keep you energized throughout the day.
As you can see, the key to managing work and career related stress is to identify the cause(s) and have a plan to relax. How will you manage the day-to-day stress to start loving your job and create a healthy environment?
positivepsychology.com/workplace-stress/
www.apa.org/topics/healthy-workplaces/workplace-burnout
www.themuse.com/advice/37-ways-to-be-happier-at-work-asap
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7681163/
www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work
hbr.org/2017/03/does-work-make-you-happy-evidence-from-the-world-happiness-report
health.clevelandclinic.org/l-theanine
health.clevelandclinic.org/green-tea-health-benefits
www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-of-multivitamins
Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Both gingivitis and periodontal disease are conditions in the mouth that involve an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria. But just how are these 2 conditions related? What are the symptoms you may experience? How do you even develop …
Introduction to Dental Health Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Dental health may not seem like a topic that would come up in an Invite health blog series but here we are talking about dental health! Dental health, or in other words oral health, does not just …
All About Detox Part 2
Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND
In my last blog I wrote about how it can be beneficial to do a detox twice a year. I described it as being a
spring and fall cleanse. Just like you would do in your home. Now as you may recall I did mention that not everyone can or should do a detox protocol. For anyone on medications or who is pregnant, a detox could lead to other problems and cause complications for your overall health. But what if you are not on medications or do not have any health problems at all? How do you even go about doing a detox?
Well in my experience a good detox starts with food and water. I always recommend eliminating processed foods while doing a detox. It is also important to get plenty of vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, kale, different greens, beets and even avocado! (1) Invite Health Greens Hx and Organic Greens are both excellent sources of vegetables that can help you reach your goal regarding your vegetable intake.
In addition to vegetables, it is important to drink enough water. The golden rule of thumb when it comes to water intake is to drink ½ your body weight in oz. So, for example if you weigh 160 pounds you would drink 80 oz of water. (2) In terms of 16 oz. bottles that would be 5 bottles a day. Studies have found that water intake is particularly important for our kidney health. (3) Remember what I said the kidneys do? They clean the blood! The healthier the kidneys are the better they work.
Another nutrient that is important during a detox is protein. Protein is important to make the enzymes that run the enzymatic reactions that occur during detox. (4) During a detox it can be a clever idea to eat as organic as possible. In my experience not everyone can afford to eat 100 percent organic. And I am sure my colleagues here at Invite would agree with this opinion that eating vegetables of any kind is better for our health than eating organic processed food. As my mom says organic cookies are still cookies! I would prioritize organic protein over vegetables. To help with our protein intake Invite has a whey and plant protein that can be mixed into shakes.
In addition to vegetables, water, and protein there are certain vitamins that can help the liver do its job. They can include vitamin A, C, D, E and the B vitamins. (5) All of these nutrients are found in Invite Health’s extensive line of multivitamins.
Now in my last blog I mentioned a number of nutrients that studies have found to be beneficial for our liver and kidneys. For the duration of this blog, I will be focusing on two of my favorite formulas. These are Daily Detox Powder and Detox Hx. These formulas contain nutrients that I reviewed in Detox part 1. Feel free to look at that blog to refresh your memory.
What is the main difference between the two formulas? Well one is a powder, and the other is a tablet. This plays a bigger part in determining what is right for you than you might expect. Can you swallow a tablet? Can you remember to mix, and drink powder each day? Are you a fussy person who may not “like the taste” of a powder and thus not be consistent with a powder? How is your overall digestive health? Can you breakdown a tablet easily? These are all questions that can help decide which formula is best for you. Can you take both formulas in one day? Yes! You would just do one of the Detox Hx in the morning and 1 scoop of the Daily Detox Powder at night.
I hope you have found the topic of Liver and Kidney health to be interesting and informative. We will be moving on to something most people would not associate with Invite Health. That is Dental health!
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