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Your Partner in Optimum Health!
May 20, 2024
Many of us grew up in a time when you only went to the doctor or thought about your health if you were sick. While that philosophy is still common, more and more people are preferring to be proactive in their healthcare rather than reactive and to take preventive measures before serious diseases or conditions develop.
Taking a proactive approach to your health means that you are actively making choices and implementing habits that benefit your overall well-being. This can include regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, managing stress levels and discovering cellular and regenerative medicine strategies that work for you. By being proactive, you are prioritizing your health and investing in yourself for the long term.
If you would like to take a more proactive approach to your health, here are some ways to do just that.
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is crucial for our overall well-being. Not only does it affect how you feel physically, but it also has a significant impact on your mental health. When you nourish your body with nutritious food, you are giving yourself the best chance to function at your best.
A common misconception is that eating healthily means depriving yourself of delicious food, but this is far from the truth. In fact, there are countless ways to make nutritious meals that are also satisfying and flavorful. While it's important to limit your intake of processed foods and excess sugar, as these types of foods can lead to inflammation, there are so many things you can do to celebrate delectable flavors and ingredients.
At Medical Transformation Center, we often recommend a Paleo Mediterranean Diet, which focuses on incorporating protein, leafy green vegetables, sheeps and goats dairy, some fruits and more! You can honor this approach and still enjoy desserts, parties, some alcohol and more. We promote the 80/20 rule (meaning that you follow this diet 80% of the time). You can always do more if you want, but this allows room for sustainability to develop. If you're feeling miserable by your diet and lifestyle choices, or worse, cut off from needed social interactions, you won't be able to continue. Also, the stress that may result can also take its toll on your health!
In this approach, you will want to find foods that are non-GMO and organic. You can look for items that are steroid, antibiotic, and hormone-free: the goal being to support yourself to be as clean and unprocessed as you can get. The Paleo-Med lifestyle is about more than the ingredients. It also emphasizes the importance of mindful eating, which means being present and fully engaged with your food. This encourages you to slow down and savor your meals, which can help to reduce overeating and improve digestion. Click here to see our Paleo Mediterranean Lifestyle Guide, where we provide a myriad of useful tips on how to begin. For those that are interested in visiting Medical Transformation Center, we also offer regular cooking classes and lots of in-person and online seminars on different select topics on paleo-med living.
Hydration plays a pivotal role in complementing your dietary changes. Just as important as what you eat, what you drink significantly impacts your health and well-being. Water is the essence of life, flushing toxins from your body, promoting skin health, and aiding in digestion. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water a day, and consider infusing your water with slices of lemon, cucumber, or herbs for an added boost of flavor and nutrients. Avoid sugary sodas and caffeine-heavy drinks that can dehydrate rather than replenish your body. By making water or herbal tea your beverage of choice, you support your body's natural processes and contribute to your overall vitality.
Regular IV therapy can be a valuable tool for replenishing hydration levels, especially after stressors such as travel, sporting events, and parties. IV therapy involves the intravenous administration of fluids, vitamins, and minerals directly into your bloodstream, providing rapid hydration and essential nutrients to your body.
After engaging in activities that can deplete your body's hydration levels, such as traveling, participating in sporting events, or attending parties where alcohol consumption is common, IV therapy can help rehydrate your body quickly and effectively. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals who may struggle to rehydrate through oral intake alone, or who need a faster solution to replenish their hydration levels.
IV therapy can also provide a boost of essential vitamins and minerals, which may have been depleted due to stress, travel, or physical exertion. This can help support overall well-being and recovery, allowing individuals to bounce back more quickly and feel revitalized after periods of increased stress or activity.
By receiving regular IV therapy as part of a proactive approach to health and wellness, you can ensure that your body is adequately hydrated and nourished, despite periods of increased physical or mental strain. This can help you maintain optimal performance and vitality in your daily life, decreasing the chances that your body will be weakened and more susceptible to developing illness.
In terms of your primary care relationship, make sure that you are keeping up with well-care appointments. These preventative visits help to identify possible health problems in their early stages. This should include not only appointments for annual physicals but also visits with any specialists that your primary care physician has suggested you see - for instance: skincare checks, dental cleanings, mammograms, colonoscopies and any other regular screenings your GP suggests are important to stay on top of.
Using regenerative therapies to help your body heal itself, getting ahead of any predispositions with genetic testing, and using advanced diagnostics to understand the root causes of your current health situation can be excellent ways to maximize health and promote proactive and preventative care. This comprehensive approach usually involves creating personalized plans that encompass exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle factors, taking a whole-person view of your health. It not only addresses existing health issues but also helps prevent future health problems by strengthening your body's systems and improving overall health. Oftentimes, integrative and cellular medicine specialists will employ many of the techniques here, in addition to more advancements in regenerative medicine, to help patients achieve their best version of health.
Supplements supply your body with the key vitamins, minerals, and additional nutrients required for peak health. They seamlessly enhance a balanced diet, aiding in covering any nutritional gaps, and promoting comprehensive wellness. It's important to find supplements that have been developed via expert analysis and clinical experience. Our supplement brand, Regevenita, was created to optimize your health & enhance your quality of life, created after decades in primary care and then in cellular medicine.
Supplements can be used for a wide range of health improvements. We offer high-quality nutrients that help improve a variety of things like:
Supporting digestive health often plays a crucial role in preventative and proactive care, and supplements are often a part of that. Digestive enzymes, for example, can aid in the breakdown of food and help alleviate issues such as bloating, gas, and indigestion. Probiotics are can promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria, which is essential for proper digestion and overall well-being. Additionally, fiber supplements can help regulate bowel movements. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine which supplements are right for your individual needs and to ensure they are taken in a safe and effective manner.
Prebiotics are another excellent way to support your digestive health via advanced supplementation. For instance, RegenaUltraBiotic100 furnishes a large dose of prebiotics with over 100 billion active cultures of 6 bacteria strains, helping to reestablish a healthily-balanced gut microbiome and fortify the gut immune barrier, as well as activate more than 1,700 genes that modulate your immune and inflammatory responses. Supporting healing in your gut is another important factor in preventing disease. RegenaGutIntegrity aids in the maintenance and regeneration of enterocytes (gut epithelial cells) while nourishing a healthy intestinal mucosal barrier. Our powder blend aids digestion and absorption of nutrients while keeping unwanted toxins, microbes, and food particles from passing directly into the bloodstream by supporting your gut mucosal epithelium.
Embracing exercise as a key part of your daily routine is one of the best proactive health habits you can adopt. Regular physical activity can help decrease the risk of chronic diseases, enhance your mental well-being, and uplift your energy levels.
Choosing an exercise you love and that fits into your lifestyle is crucial.
Over time, work towards integrating at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity workouts into your schedule for most days of the week. This could be walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, or even strength training. As you age, ensuring that you incorporate some strength training can be helpful to support bone density, balance and more.
You can physical activity a part of your everyday life in lots of clever ways. Whether you opt to use stairs instead of elevators, park your vehicle a little further away, or enjoy a short walk during your lunch break, every step counts in the journey toward better health.
It's important not to go overboard on exercise too! Not only is this not sustainable in the long run, it can also lead to injuries and other complications. For tips on how to moderately bring exercise into your life for whole-person health, check out this blog.
Making a conscious effort to establish and follow practices that contribute to your overall wellness is crucial for leading a healthy life. By adopting a proactive stance, you're putting your health first and treating it as a long-term investment in yourself. By following the tips mentioned above, such as maintaining a balanced diet, staying hydrated, scheduling important doctor appointments, taking supplements, and embracing regular exercise, you can significantly improve your overall health and well-being. Remember, your health is your most valuable asset, and it's never too late to start investing in yourself.
At MTC, we believe in prioritizing your health and curating individualized plans to meet your unique needs. Whether through our personalized treatment plans, or our regenerative treatments, we are here to help you achieve your best self. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and begin your journey today!
