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Hormones and Weight Loss for Men

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:20:49 GMT

A new study finds that as men age they are likely to experience hormone related conditions similar to females going through menopause. The hormone imbalance is linked to unwanted weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. In the study, hormone-deficient men that were given testosterone experienced long-term sustainable weight loss.

The 5 Biggest Health Myths

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:08:48 GMT

The following article was written by a great friend of mine. His name is Dave Jockers and he is a Maximized Living doctor in Kennesaw, GA. It’s a phenomenal article and I wanted to share it with you.

(NaturalNews)” There are many pervasive myths that have been misleading people in the natural health field for many years. Some of these myths continue to be the mainstream thought even though science has clearly demonstrated that they are untrue. Understanding these health myths and the real truth sets you free from a lifestyle of sickness and disease.

Get Moving!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:31:22 GMT

“Get moving or die!” This was the message shouted loud at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sport Medicine.

Spring Cleaning Do’s and Don'ts

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:45:14 GMT

Don’t use conventional cleaners. Many ingredients found in conventional cleaners are linked to cancers, endocrine disorders and neurological problems. Commit to safe, environmentally-friendly cleaning this year.

Challenging Healthcare

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:26:53 GMT

The tide is turning. When once it was unheard of for a doctor’s opinion to be challenged, today’s patients are getting second and third opinions, seeking out alternative care and pursuing natural, organic solutions to their health issues.

Antibiotics In Your Meat: What Does It Mean For You?

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:58:15 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration has been ordered by federal court to further investigate the damaging effects of wide spread use of antibiotics in animal feed on humans. Antibiotic abuse has caused alarming rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria also known as super bugs.

YOU ARE TOXIC!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:51:33 GMT

Unfortunately, we are exposed to toxic materials simply by living in the environment we live in. The outdoor causes are obvious: smog, pollution and natural allergens. On top of this, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, our indoor environment is two to five times more toxic than our outdoor environment. This is caused by a laundry list of toxic substances found in our household products and molds in our living spaces. In some cases, the EPA Office of Radiation and Indoor Air has stated that air measurements indoors have been found to be up to 100 times more polluted than the outdoor measurements (www.epa.gov/iaq/).

Farm to Table "keep it real, keep it local!"

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:35:41 GMT

Farm to Table Pittsburgh is the healthy eating component of Pathways to SmartCare Wellness Program. We provide Healthy Eating Programs for schools, employers, senior residencies and community groups.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between consumers and local food producers. Eating locally grown food benefits both our physical health and also our local economic health.

Farm to Table Pittsburgh Flyer

Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:20:56 GMT

One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”.

Hearty Escarole Soup With Beans and Parmesan Crisps

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:54:21 GMT

This hearty soup is loaded with nutritious greens and beans. It is a perfect lunch time or starter soup.

A Study Finds The Missing Link to Lose Weight

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:03:20 GMT

The vast majority of people attempting to lose weight fail to do so. There are a multitude of reasons why people fail. To best prepare for success, we must understand the mistakes that others commonly make.

Test Tube Hamburgers to be Served this Year

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:43:25 GMT

Test Tube Hamburgers to be Served this Year

By Nick Collins, Science Correspondent, in Vancouver

By generating strips of meat from stem cells researchers believe they can create a product that is identical to a real burger.

Lawmaker Wants to Ban Retail Receipts with Toxic Chemicals

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:09:22 GMT

CHICAGO (CBS) — Did you know the retail receipt in your wallet may contain hazardous chemicals?

Now there is a push to ban them in Illinois. CBS 2’s Roseanne Tellez talked with the legislator behind the plan.

Most people have no idea that many receipts contain toxic Bisphenol A, or BPA. Some stores have gotten rid of it voluntarily. But legislation introduced Thursday will require all stores to find an alternative.

Processed Meat Linked To Pancreatic Cancer

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:26:58 GMT

Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers.

Not All Proteins Are Created Equal

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:13:27 GMT

It is very common to have a deficiency in high quality proteins in today’s highly processed and fast food society. The consumption of highly processed foods no longer yields the same nutrients and health benefits as all natural, organic foods of the past. In addition, the protein powders on the market today have low quality hydrolyzed proteins and are filled with large amounts of dangerous artificial sweeteners.

McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Now Considered Healthy

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:19:01 GMT

McDonald's Chicken McNuggets branded 'healthy' by Weight Watchers

Poor Nutrition Can RUIN Your Life

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:17:21 GMT

It’s 2:00 in the afternoon, the rays of sun are shining in through the office window, in the distance children are playing on a nearby playground, it’s a beautiful summer day and you are falling asleep at your desk. Literally. You cannot fathom keeping your eyes open until 5:00. What do you do? Hit the break room for a diet soda and candy bar. A quick “pick-me-up.” You tell yourself you won’t do it again tomorrow, knowing full well that you will. In fact, if you looked at your daily eating patterns, you would find that this “crash” happens repeatedly throughout your day. Sound familiar? 

Your Body's System That's Most Likely To Fail

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:32:11 GMT

Heart and circulatory disease is the number one killer. Yet, how much do you know about this system and what keeps it running? The heart works through sixty-thousand miles (97,000 kilometers) of blood vessels in a child’s body and close to one hundred thousand miles (161,000 kilometers) in an adult’s. An average heart pumps 2.4 ounces or seventy milliliters per heartbeat. Therefore, at an average heartbeat of seventy-two beats per minute, a typical heart pumps 1.3 gallons or five liters per minute, one thousand nine hundred gallons (7,200 liters) per day, nearly seven hundred thousand gallons (2,628,000 liters) per year, and forty-eight million gallons The average heart beats over one hundred thousand times a day which is almost thirty-eight million times in a year. So, by the time you are seventy years old, this little ten ounce muscle has beat 2.5 billion times! Could you ever construct something this infinitely amazing? Could you maintain it and keep it running? Imagine if you had to remember to tell your heart to beat thirty-eight million times this year. What would you do when you’re sleeping? You’d have to set an alarm!  

Merry Christmas & God Bless!

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:02:43 GMT

Christmas in the Bible

The Big Idea

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:06:38 GMT

A slip on the snowy sidewalk in the winter is a small thing.

It happens to millions.

The Holidays: The Most Important Time To Keep Yourself Well

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:11:21 GMT

Most people call this time of year “The Holidays.” Because it’s “The Holidays” people tend to get irresponsible and careless.

Healthy for the Holidays

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:31:36 GMT

Don’t take a holiday from your health! Let Maximized Living show you how to ditch the stress, ditch the stuffing, and enjoy the season to its fullest.

Accessing Your Fountain of Youth

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:22:20 GMT

If you’re an avid reader of our blogs and newsletters, you are aware that there are five (5) health essentials. Today, I want to focus on Essential number 3 which is Maximized Nutrients, even more specifically, when to eat.

Vegetable Beef Soup For A Cool Fall Night

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:19:16 GMT

Extra veggies around your kitchen? This quick and simple soup recipe will help you use them up...and heat you up as we enter into fall!

Diabetes and The Cause of A Worldwide Epidemic

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:01:34 GMT

Think twice before reaching for the 3 C's: carbs, chemicals, and Colas, because you might have Diabetes already!

Spaghetti Squash and Pesto

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:23:00 GMT

Spaghetti Squash and Pesto
From our kitchen to yours, this is one of Dr. Erin’s delicious creations. Enjoy!

Do I Really Have To Buy Organic?

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:57:43 GMT

Eliminating the man-made, processed foods from the shopping cart, frees up dollars to put towards organic foods.

IMPORTANT UPDATES! DON’T MISS OUT!

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:45:29 GMT

IMPORTANT UPDATES! DON’T MISS OUT!
As many of you know, we just returned from another incredible Maximized Living Seminar. We travel quarterly to these seminars is to learn THE newest and most effective ways to help you reach your health potential through the Five Essentials. Every time we travel, we are training under the top spinal correction and nutrition experts IN THE WORLD, as well as developing a practical fitness program alongside elite professional and Olympic coaches and athletes.

Healthy For The Holidays

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:24:44 GMT

When you’ve done so well through the year to make positive steps forward in your health, why back-track over “The Holidays?

Exercise Protects Your Brain, Too!

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:40:03 GMT

The University of Colorado Boulder recently discovered that even a minimal amount of exercise can help to protect against brain damage and memory loss.

Don’t Underestimate Innate

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:32:55 GMT

We all know that God put the most AMAZING healing power in our bodies. Call it what you want; spirit, mental impulse, innate, etc. The bottom line is we were all born with the same amazing healing potential inside of us. Your body heals in the same manner as mine.

What You Can Do With Nutrition To Prevent Breast Cancer

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT

It’s October and that means the “Think Pink Movement” is in full swing to raise awareness about, and money for breast cancer.

Crispy Roasted Garlic Chicken

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:23:50 GMT

This is yet another way to prepare and present chicken breasts. The flavors of the herb paste permeate the meat and makes for a great presentation.

Vitamin D Found To Stimulate A Protein That Inhibits The Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:41:40 GMT

Vitamin D Found To Stimulate A Protein That Inhibits The Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells

Great is the Source

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:19:04 GMT

Great is the Source

How Toxic Is The Flu Vaccine?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:17:32 GMT

For the past several years, physicians in America have been insisting that every child age 6 months to 18 years must get an annual flu shot.

Chronic Disease to Cost $47 trillion by Year 2030

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:28:55 GMT

Chronic Disease to Cost $47 trillion by Year 2030

Which Road Will You Take?

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:48:15 GMT

The road most travelled has made people sicker, unhappier, more overweight and more out of shape than ever. The modern medical model is not health care, it’s disease care...

Decrease Your Risk Of Infertility

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:08:14 GMT

In the year 2000, 6.1 million Americans were affected with infertility. That number has now grown over the past ten years to 7.3 million Americans who are suffering from this reproductive health problem...

Sunscreens: Helpful or Harmful?

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:21:03 GMT

When it comes to sunscreens, most people would say that they are an absolute must in this day and age. We have been conditioned to fear the sun and to slather on the sunscreen in order to avoid getting skin cancer. However, there is much more to the story that needs to be told in order to make a fully educated decision when it comes to what you put on and IN your body. Your skin is the largest organ in the body and whatever you put on it ends up in your cells, tissues, and organs very quickly. The question is, do you really know what is in your sunscreen? Furthermore, do you know the real truth about whether they are necessary at all?

Caffeine, Coffee and Energy

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:47:44 GMT

Before you reach for that morning pick me up, it is important to thoroughly understand how caffeine affects your body. Coffee can have many positive benefits to health. It is a great source of protective antioxidants, and increases the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine which enhances delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the muscles and brain. Coffee also increases workout endurance, increases insulin sensitivity and a high intake (at least six cups a day) lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes by fifty-four percent in men and 30 percent in women.¹

How Old Are Your Cells?

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:18:36 GMT

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I am way too young to feel this old?” If you answered yes, you are like millions of North Americans who are aging faster than necessary. (Read More)

Attack Migraines Without Medication

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:16:25 GMT

An estimated eleven million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Severe pain, aura, upset stomach and vomiting commonly accompany the headaches for many who suffer from the condition. Reoccurrences are frequent and common, and many patients are left to take medications during episodes only to have the symptoms return days to weeks later. While headache and migraine medications line the shelves of local pharmacies, many are turning to a more sensible approach to get to the cause of this condition.