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Poor sleep habits raise the risk of dementia

January 31, 2012 By Dr. Joe Alaimo Leave a Comment

Are you a night owl who can’t fall asleep? Are you half dead in the morning without several cups of coffee? If so, you may have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Our “body clock,” or circadian rhythm, regulates our sleep/wake cycles. A healthy circadian rhythm has you alert in the morning, tired at night, and able to sleep through the night. When it becomes imbalanced your risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases increases. Dementia and circadian … [Read more...]

Overtraining: Too much of a good thing

January 18, 2012 By Dr. Joe Alaimo Leave a Comment

Mary was a mother of two who began a vigorous exercise program of weight lifting and running, one to two hours a day, six days a week. Not only did she fail to lose weight, she actually gained weight, and found herself battling fatigue, irritability, and constant colds and flus. As it turns out, Mary was exercising too much. Overtraining weakens the body While regular exercise is vital to good health, studies show overtraining can actually deplete hormones, depress immunity, lead to bone loss, … [Read more...]

Detox Diet Plan for the New Year

January 3, 2012 By Dr. Joe Alaimo Leave a Comment

Now that the food comas, sugar hangovers, and holiday binges are over, it’s a good time to “clean house” with a detox diet. A detox diet calms inflammation, stimulates repair and recovery, and boosts energy. A detox diet should never involve frequent hunger or lack of nutrients, factors that only stress the body further. Finding food intolerances Many people don’t realize they have food intolerances. These foods trigger an immune reaction and cause such symptoms as low energy, rashes, … [Read more...]