If you are struggling with a chronic disease. Ask your doctor to help you in these areas.
 
Nutrition: every day, we have at least three opportunities to take in substances that will either hinder or help our healing.

Physical Activity: 30 min. 5 days/week (150 min./wk.) of moderate intensity (can still talk but cannot sing) is critical for long-term health.

Restorative Sleep: both quality and quantity are important.
 
Stress Management: Chronic stress has a harmful effect on our immune system and our ability to shed excess weight. Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Restorative Sleep are key parts of stress management. Mindfulness is an excellent addition.

Avoidance of Risky Substances: Tobacco, alcohol, toxic additives, etc...
 
Social Connection: Healthy relationships at home and at work contribute or detract from our health and wellbeing. Also, a healthy sense of purpose and meaning in life provides a source of strength.
 
Reach out to us Revive Family Medicine if you want to explore adding these pillars to your health care.

Cruciferous vegetables are nature's little powerhouses. They packed with nutrients and health benefits. Here's a quick rundown of why you should load up your plate with these nutritional gems:
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1. Cancer-Fighting Properties: These veggies contain compounds called glucosinolates, which have been shown to have anti-cancer properties. Research suggests that cruciferous vegetables may help reduce the risk of certain cancers. These include lung, prostate, breast, and colorectal cancer. [https://doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdr604]

2. Heart Health: Regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables has been associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Their high fiber content helps to lower cholesterol levels. Other compounds support healthy blood pressure and inflammation levels. [PMID: 21593509]

3. Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Cruciferous vegetables are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. These include flavonoids, glucosinolates, and sulforaphane. These compounds help combat inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2011.08.004]

4. Digestive Health: The fiber content in cruciferous veggies supports a healthy digestive system by promoting regular bowel movements. These fibers feeding beneficial gut bacteria, aiding in digestion, and reducing the risk of digestive disorders. [PMID: 36615700]

5. Weight Management: Low in calories but high in fiber and nutrients. Cruciferous vegetables are an excellent choice for weight management. Their fiber content helps keep you full and satisfied, aiding in weight loss, maintenance, and addressing metabolic syndrome. [PMID: 32984393]

6. Rich in nutrients: Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and potassium. They're also an excellent source of fiber, which is crucial for digestive health.

7. "Detox" The sulforaphane in cruciferous vegetables aids in the livers' natural process of eliminating toxins from the body. No need to spend money on "detox" gimmicks. Eat your veggies. [PMID: 26167297] 

The list could go on and on. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, pack in at least 1 or 2 servings of raw every day (and more cooked).

Kale, broccoli, and broccoli sprouts are among the most powerful of these treasures.

I have seen a rapid improvement in patients when adding cruciferous and other vegetables. An easy way to do this is in a delicious green smoothie!
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This is for men and for the man in your life that you love:

• Are you getting up more than once a night to go to the bathroom?
• Does your urine stream stop and start?
• Do you often feel an urgency in needing to go?
• Do you feel like you have to return to the bathroom after just a little while?

If so, you are not alone. 50% of men by the age of 50 and 80% of men by the age of 80 experience symptoms of BPH—Benign Prosthetic Hyperplasia.

The good news is, when you catch it early, it is almost always reversible without the use of prescription medications that can have unwanted side effects such as ED.

Reach out to us at Revive Family Medicine and get started today on a plan to turn it around.

Are you struggling with an autoimmune disease? Have your past efforts fallen short on achieving a good resolution?

Don't give up!

Let's move forward together!

Real science based solutions exist that go beyond simple medications. A combination of therapeutic nutrition (with food you can buy at a local store), sleep, stress reduction, exercise, and herbal medicine are only a few of the tools that can help. And yes, sometimes prescription medication.

We are here to help! Finding solutions to the barriers that get in the way of the above is a lot of what we do at Revive Family Medicine.

Reach out and schedule a free 30 minute discovery session to see how we can work together.

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