by admin | Apr 2, 2013 | Naturopathic health, Nutrition
Last week, federal health officials reported that only 11% of the 79 million Americans who have pre-diabetes know that they are at increased risk. At Optimal Body Balance, we talk about diabetes and insulin resistance all the time, and we know that everyone has some...
by admin | Mar 26, 2013 | Eating Naturally, Natural Remedies, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
Last week we talked about how eating regularly throughout the day can improve your mood by balancing your hormones and controlling your blood sugar. This week, we have three new tips for you. Tip #1: eat a variety of whole, unprocessed, real foods Getting a variety...
by admin | Mar 21, 2013 | Events, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
The Natural Path Health Center and Optimal Body Balance would like to invite you to our allergen-free potluck! Many of you have been clamoring for information and resources about cooking and nutrition – especially in the area of food sensitivities. And we also know...
by admin | Mar 19, 2013 | Eating Naturally, Natural Remedies, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
What you eat and when you eat it can have a big impact on your mood. You can improve your mood and increase your energy by balancing your meals. Many people are in the habit of skipping meals. Because it’s so commonplace, people don’t realize how much better they...
by admin | Mar 14, 2013 | Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health
Addictive behaviors are one of the disorders that can be caused by imbalances in neurotransmitter levels. The solution is to get the body the nutrients it needs to restore proper neurotransmitter function and prevent neurotransmitter depletion as much as possible –...
by admin | Mar 12, 2013 | Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health
Part 2 of this series discussed how a neurotransmitter called dopamine is related to addictive behaviors, including addictions to foods (especially sugars and sweets). In addition, recent research has shown that overeating blunts the dopamine-controlled pleasure...
