Nutrition
BREAKFAST 101: THE MEAL YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
I’m sure you’ve heard it a hundred times over; breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Though we have all heard it, not all of us realize why it is so important. Here’s why! Skipping breakfast for the sake of time or to consume fewer calories may cause you more harm than good. [...]
OVERCOME MINDLESS EATING WITH THE SECRET TO IMPROVE WILLPOWER
Virginia Spine Institute welcomes, guest blogger , Ryan Lonnett, a Certified Health Counselor and the founder of Empowered Wellness. Leveraging his culinary and nutritional training along with professional coaching education and experience, he delivers custom programs and group classes that provide a unique combination of nutritional information and practical kitchen skills for achieving wellness goals [...]
A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS WITH THESE FOUR EASY STEPS
Optimizing your health through four easy steps: Do not smoke or use nicotine products. (Click here for tips on how to quit) Maintain a healthy body weight. Exercise regularly. Follow a healthy diet. These four simple steps may seem like common sense but are very significant to reducing one’s risk for developing common deadly chronic [...]
UNCOVERING THE MYSTERIOUS CORRELATION BETWEEN WEIGHT LOSS AND DECREASED BACK PAIN
It’s a new year; do you have plans for a new you? For many people the holidays brought non-stop, high caloric treats and feasts and perhaps a few extra pounds. But what most people fail to realize is that these extra pounds have more than an undesirable effect to the appearance of our bodies; as [...]
TOP FOUR HEALING POWERS OF GINGER
Top Four Health Benefits of Ginger: 1. Upset Stomach: One of the most popular health benefits of ginger is for treating upset stomach, nausea and digestion. Ginger Ale is often a go to for soothing feelings of nausea. There have been studies of nausea relief for pregnant women with morning sickness and patients having [...]
TOP HEALTH IMPACTS OF WEATHER CHANGE & TIPS TO OVERCOME THEM
You’ve either said it or heard someone say, “There’s a storm a brewing, I can feel it in my bones.” But can weather really affect your health and well being? Many people tend to report an increase in pain when there are drastic weather changes. Though there is not full agreement among researchers, there [...]
DIABETES AWARENESS SPOTLIGHT: GET ALL THE FACTS ON HOW TO REDUCE YOUR CHILD’S RISK
November is American Diabetes Awareness month. Did you know that nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes? In addition, another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 Diabetes. Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States; in the past [...]
LIVE LIFE TO THE FALLEST WITH THE BENEFITS OF THE ALMIGHTY PUMPKIN!
It’s that time of year again, fall! Pumpkins are more than just a bright pop of color to be used as decorations or spooky jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkins have some surprisingly delicious nutritional benefits. When you’re ready to move your pumpkins from the porch to the kitchen, we have some great recipes for you! Health [...]
HEALTHY EATING, LEADS TO A HEALTHIER YOU
Dr. Hasz is an advocate of an active lifestyle and a nutritional diet. As an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, nutrition and athletic performance; it is no surprise that he is a fan of the book It Starts with Food, authored by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig. The authors have a [...]
IT ISN’T TRULY SUMMER UNTIL YOU’VE ENJOYED THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON!
Watermelon is a sweet and delicious way to get several nutritional benefits into your daily diet. Not only is watermelon a summer favorite, it’s low-fat too! Health Benefits of Watermelon, the Quintessential Summer Fruit: Eye health, aids in growth and health of your skin, promotes normal development of teeth, soft and skeletal tissue [Vitamin [...]
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