Here at Sue’s Health Center we are all about  total and complete well being, not just weight loss.  Keeping your body & mind feeling and working in top performance long after our prime.  Youth never lasts long enough.  In fact once you hit the ripe old age of 25 your body is in decline from then on out.

Red wine extract has been in the news for it’s amazing anti-aging properties and it’s potential for almost halting the aging process.  In laboratory tests, mice that have been given the purest form of Resveratrol (which is currently still in testing) are living 40-60% longer.  For humans that would mean 105 years old and that’s if we just live 40% longer. They mice that are being tested remain in their prime of life right up to the very end which is quick.

The best thing available on the market at this time is Longevinex.  My personal goal is to live long enough to live forever.

One of the biggest problems with dieting today is keeping the weight that you lose OFF. Usually it is not that difficult to lose the weight, however, it is more difficult to keep the weight off. A lot of times this is because it is difficult to maintain the rigid diet standards that led to the sudden weight loss. Although some people struggle to keep their weight off, there are others who have been successful at losing weight and keeping it off. How do they do this?

Usually people who keep weight off maintain a low-fat diet. However, they are not extremely restrictive. They do make sure to control their portions. In addition, successful weight loss maintenance almost always involves eating breakfast. It is an extremely important meal of the day. Furthermore, for those who want to keep weight off, physical activity is always helpful. And, lastly, a positive attitude is extremely beneficial.

Additionally, keeping weight off usually involves a routine. Make your new weight loss choices part of your lifestyle. This way, it will not be difficult to make decisions that could impact your weight because you will already be accustomed to healthy eating or you will already be used to physical exercise.

In today’s society, individuals seem to turn to drug alternatives often as their solution to the optimal health. And, while it is wonderful that modern medicine has provided us with many drugs to promote better health and cure sickness, there are also certain foods that experts say are so powerful they have the ability to prevent disease and keep us healthy.

If you have not heard of superfoods, then pay close attention. Superfoods are the latest craze in the health industry, as more research seems to indicate that they have the ability to fight heart disease, cancer, cholesterol, and other diseases. Eating superfoods will not only reduce your risk of disease, but they will help you feel better today.

The best part about superfoods is that they are not expensive. In fact, they are available at your local grocery store. You can add these items into your diet today and start feeling better and reducing your risk for disease. It is a smart decision all around. Here is a list of the top superfoods available today:

-Beans
-Blueberries
-Broccoli
-Oats
-Oranges
-Pumpkin
-Salmon
-Soy
-Spinach
-Tea (green or black)
-Tomatoes
-Turkey
-Walnuts
-Yogurt

Maybe you are already eating some of these items! If not, add some into your diet today.

I love the sun and almost everyone who works in medicine today will tell you that the sun is bad for you. It can age your skin, harm your skin, etc. However, the one positive that comes from sun exposure is Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is a vitamin that our body makes after being exposed to UV rays from the suns. It actually functions as a hormone and it can help increase the absorption of calcium and phosphorous. In doing so, vitamin D helps promote strong bones in our body.

Researchers also seem to think that vitamin D is an important factor in helping our immune system. It is also probable that vitamin D regulates cell and growth and can help prevent cancer. In addition, for those at risk of developing autoimmune disease, vitamin D is a great shield against the disease.

For most people, simply being in the sun will allow them to get the necessary requirement of vitamin D. However, depending on where they reside, it may be more difficult to get access to sunlight. Also, certain sunscreens block UV rays, preventing vitamin D intake. Therefore, it may be a good idea to get a supplement to ensure you are getting enough of this essential vitamin.

Every medical professional will tell you that exercise is important. In fact, getting enough exercise is vital to the health of our body. And, we do not realize that exercise is really as important as eating right. Too often, exercise is connected with losing weight. And, while exercise is an important part of weight loss, it is also an important part of our daily health. Therefore, regardless of your weight loss goals, exercise should be part of your lifestyle. How much exercise is the right amount of exercise to be healthy?

Health experts say that 90 minutes of exercise a week is the optimal amount of exercise to remain healthy. For the average person, this means you could spend 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week, exercising. Ideally, aerobic exercise is the best type of exercise because it is the best for you heart. As you exercise, your heart muscle will get stronger. And, aerobic exercise increases your heart rate, which helps circulate your blood flow. And, or course, aerobic exercise does burn the most calories.

If you are not currently exercising 3 times a week, consider starting a routine. You will be healthier. And, you do not have to run a marathon to get a good aerobic workout!

I don’t know about you, but for me the hardest thing about dieting is the idea that you can NEVER eat the foods you love. It is easy for me to eat healthy almost all of the time; however, on occasion I like to eat a cookie. I am just NOT one of those people who can go their whole life without or whole weight loss period without a cookie. I would give up. For me, it is basically a recipe for failure. If you are like me, than you might consider trying the 5-Factor Diet.

The 5-Factor Diet is a great diet plan for those who need to cheat on occasion. And, it was actually created for celebrities; so, chances are it will work. With the diet, you will eat healthy foods in small amounts more frequently. When you start the diet, you should expect to lose weight and have more energy.

And, get this, cheating is not only encouraged – it is MANDATORY! For one day a week, you get to eat whatever you want. Then, you return to the regular diet for the rest of the 6 days of the week. Check out the 5-Factor Diet today. It might be right for you!

Today we have more access to a variety of foods and more access to nutrition information than ever. While this is a great benefit, it can also be overwhelming and make choosing the right foods difficult. The following options might be beneficial when you are unsure what decisions to make when it comes to nutrition:

1. Eat Smart, Be Fit, and Live Longer. This is the mentality of those who lived in Blue Zones – areas where people lived to ages of 100 years old. Try eating a plant based diet.
2. Choose Carbs That Satisfy You. If possible, focus on complex caborhydrates – whole grains, legumes, and vegetables.
3. Add Nutrients To Your Diet. Make sure you are getting your daily intake of calcium and the vitamins you need.
4. Eat Treats, But Save Them For A Special Day!
5. Do not over salt. While sodium is good, too much can lead to risk of disease.
6. Try eating foods that are good for you. Most of us know what these foods are, so implement them in your diet.
7. Portion control your meals so that you do not eat more than you should.
8. Eat good proteins. Avoid fried foods and stick with the grilled option.

I’m going to be honest with you – I’m not into cooking. The McDonald’s drive-thru window might be one of my favorite places. It is fast, convenient, and I am happy with the food I get. However, it is not always the best for my diet. Although, if you must eat out, there are ways to do so and still maintain a healthy diet. Here are some suggestions.

-If the restaurant offers an appetizer menu, order from it. Or, try ordering a side salad.

-Avoid too much pasta and try to only eat one entrée.

-It is easy to think, “I am eating protein, I’m ok.” However, fried chicken is not always healthy. Try a grilled, leaner option when you are dieting.

-Try asking the restaurant to boil something rather than frying it to cut down on the calories.

-Sauces and condiments add calories so be careful.

-Try to eat half the meal and take the rest home.

-Do you research before you go to a restaurant so you know what the healthiest options are and you can pick the best choice for you.

-Avoid buffets because you will just overeat.

Everyone will ultimately have to eat out at some point while dieting. It is possible to find a healthy option and still enjoy your experience.

If you have not heard of Blue Zones, than you are in for a fascinating read. Blue Zones are regions of the world that contain people who are over the age of 100 years old, living active lives. Researchers and Scientists around the world have studied these regions and they have classified the people that live in them by their unique ability to live a longer life than the rest of the world.

There have been five Blue Zones discovered – Sardinia, Italy, Okinawa, Japan, Loma Linda, California, Nicoya, Peninsula, Icaria, Greece. From the research collected on these areas, scientist determined certain characteristics that contributed to the longevity of their lives.

First, all areas emphasized the family. It was their top priority above everything else. Additionally, no one smoked. The inhabitants in these communities all shared a plant-based diet. And, they all engaged in moderate physical activity on a regular basis. Furthermore, they were social with others, providing for fulfillment and happiness. And, lastly, they used legumes.

Although you might not be able to switch your lifestyle over completely to a lifestyle like theirs, there are certain characteristics that they implemented that may be beneficial to promoting better health and a longer life. Try a few.

Whether medical travel is right for you depends on a lot of different things. However, if you’re looking to get a procedure done – whether cosmetic or necessary – and you’re also looking to save some money, it might be a good choice.

People are starting to do it a lot more than they did in the past. It was originally thought that many of the procedures were second-rate in other countries and that it wasn’t safe to go there. Now, though, people know that this is not true and that you can get very good quality work for much less than you can get in the United States. The key is to go to the right place for what you need done.

Research into where to have specific procedures done is important, since you don’t want to go to a place that doesn’t specialize in what you need done. You want to find a highly-trained physician, too. A lot of these people have been trained in the United States and have gone back to their home countries to help others. They are generally the people you want to go to.