It is so important to make ‘staying healthy’ a part of our day-to-day habits. Your health in affected by the choices you make throughout the day, everyday. A healthy lifestyle is a vital component of one’s overall wellness.   A healthy lifestyle is a direct factor in reducing the incidence and impact of health problems, speeding recovery, coping with life …

  By Dr. Steven Nelson- Synergy Wellness Clinic & Rejuvenation Spa. Featured in the Healthy Times Newspaper   It’s interesting to learn why some body contour wraps are effective. One study from the UCLA medical center showed that one detoxifying body contour wrap in particular encouraged circulatory and lymphatic flow in patients. It was meant for those suffering from diabetes or any …

Anyone who is trying to lose weight probably has the typical weight loss mantra down: Exercise daily; eat low-calorie foods; control your portions — the list goes on. What many people don’t realize is that sleep is absolutely essential to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and is necessary for good health in general. The right amount of sleep may be the deciding factor …

The thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, that rests in the middle of the lower neck. Its primary function is to control the body’s metabolism through the production of thyroid hormones.   A properly functioning thyroid will maintain the right amount of hormones needed to keep the body’s metabolism functioning at a satisfactory rate. As the hormones …

Insulin, leptin and ghrelin are three hormones that have a massive impact on your ability to lose weight and keep it off. By understanding the functions and actions of these 3 hormones in your body you will have a much greater chance of controlling them and therefore accelerating the fat-burning process in your body.   Insulin Insulin is produced by …

The holidays are over, décor has been taken down and carefully packed away, and although your pocket book is feeling lighter, you may have noticed that you’re carrying around a few extra pounds from unconquerable sweet temptations and all the mouth-watering goodies the holiday season had to offer. With the New Year upon us it’s time to start fresh, leave old habits …