Tag Archives: Nutrition

Acupuncture for Diabetes

Diabetes Complications 1
According to the CDC, 34.2 million people have diabetes (10.5% of the US population).

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it tells your pancreas to release insulin.… Read the rest!

6 Nutrition Tips to Maximize Sports Performance!

asparagus steak veal steak veal 361184

Nutrition tips to maximize sports performance!

Stay hydrated with room temperature water throughout the day. Start hydrating prior to exercise. Drink small amounts of water during exercise. Add electrolyte drinks with moderate to vigorous activities longer than an hour.  Avoid caffeine and energy drinks. If you need to replenish electrolytes drink coconut water and lemon water or eat green leafy vegetables, watermelon, bananas, sweet potatoes, oranges.Pre-exercise:… Read the rest!