Hormones

by drmays | Mar 2, 2024 | Hormones

Hormones

The Importance

of HORMONES

What are they? Why are they so important?

Hormones are biochemical compounds produced by various organs or glands of the body. Hormones are essential to life’s function. Without hormones, we really cannot survive. They control most aspects of all of our bodily processes. Without hormones, a woman cannot get pregnant. Without hormones, a man cannot get a woman pregnant. Without hormones, a child cannot grow. Without hormones, we cannot sleep. Without hormones, we cannot properly fight infection or the effects of stress. The list goes on and on.

Think of our body system’s functioning like a system of checks and balances. Various hormones control the cascade of functions that occur. Most hormones have an agonist/antagonist type of relationship with another hormone. For instance, estrogen and progesterone are both steroid hormones that are dependant on each other. Cortisol and DHEA are adrenal hormones that have such a relationship. Balance is the key to proper hormone function and therefore, bodily function. When hormones become imbalanced, trouble follows. The “system of checks and balances” of our endocrine system will normally respond in an opposite direction. If one hormone improperly rises, another hormone will usually fall. Imbalance is the result.

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Quite simply, hormones affect body function. Hormone imbalances affect body functions in a detrimental way. The more hormones and systems involved and the longer the time that the imbalances have been present, the more symptoms will devastate your life.

The Devastating Effects

of HORMONE Imbalance

Hormone imbalance is a true epidemic in our country. The average American female and male over 35 years of age suffers from some form of hormonal imbalance. With the poor diet, stressful lifestyles and declining popularity of physical exercise, more and more younger men and women are developing hormonal imbalances. The effects of such imbalances increases as we age and become more devastating and harder to treat the longer they go on and the worse they become. Because most of the symptoms come on gradually, it is difficult to figure out initially, until the problems become more pronounced and the hormones become even more imbalanced.

It becomes a vicious cycle that slowly robs you of your energy, your vitality and your life and lifestyle. It also robs your loved ones of their lifestyle. Unless properly diagnosed and evaluated, proper recovery is very difficult to achieve. This is where a properly trained healthcare professional is so important. You will require a doctor who is up to date on hormonal function and can discover “subclinical” hormone imbalances, not just “diseased” glands or organs

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Day after day the average American is engaged in an all-out onslaught on their own health.

At Dr. Mays Wellness we focus on the effects of strain, stress and daily activities on your overall health and wellness. We look at your labs and determine the balance of hormones in your body. Start taking care of your health today. Give us a call or book a Discovery Call to learn how your homones may be effecting your overall health.

– Dr. Clifton Mays | Director

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Benefits Of Paleo

by drmays | Feb 23, 2024 | Diabetes, Gluten, Nutrition, Weight Loss

Benefits Of Paleo

The Benefits

of a PALEO diet

The advantages of the Paleo Diet have been researched and proven in numerous academic journals. It is amazing how changing what we put in our mouths can cause dramatic changes in our quality of life.

Some of the benefits we can experience include.

LOSING FAT– Though the Paleo diet is designed as a weight loss plan people inherently lose weight. The foods that make up the Paleo diet are what we call fat burning foods. In fact, the Paleo diet allows you to eat large quantities of delicious food while restricting calories. The result is a lean, fit body.

FIGHTING DISEASE

– The Paleo diet is proven to help prevent diabetes, Parkinson’s avoid Parkinson’s, cancer, heart disease and strokes.

IMPROVES DIGESTION– Many digestive problems such as, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and indigestion can be avoided.

COMBATS ACNE– Eating the Paleo way means avoiding the foods that cause acne. When sebum is overproduced or obstructed the sebaceous glands enlarge and form pimples. Foods in the Paleo diet do not cause the insulin spikes that cause a sebum boost. As a result, you can expect smoother, more attractive skin.

FEELING GOOD– Not only does the Paleo diet help people healthier and look younger it also makes you feel better. Paleo supporters swear by the caveman lifestyle because it just “feels” right. The only way to find out the energy and confidence they experience is to try it for yourself.

Diet Basics

People assume the Paleo Diet is complicated and is difficult to follow. On the contrary, it is actually quite simple. Eat real foods. For a guideline on portions, 56–65% of your calories should come from animals, 36–45% from plant based foods. Keep proteins high at 19-35% carbohydrates at 22-40% and fat at 28-58%

What

to EAT

Eating a Paleo Diet is more about experimenting than limitations. Mother Nature provides a large variety of delicious foods to explore. Instead of settling for a box of processed macaroni and cheese, feast on a meal that excites your taste buds and your energy level

So choose foods that fit in the basic profile of the diet, and enjoy. You can add animal and plant foods that are your favorites and still benefit from the “fat-burning” properties of Paleo. Eating should be enjoyable and if you enjoy what you consume – you’ll stick with it over the long term.

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FINAL THOUGHT

At Dr. Mays Wellness, we tailor our programs to fit you health needs. If you are wanting to learn more about the benefits of a Paleo Diet and how it fits in your health regime, give our office a call and we’ll set you up for a time to speak with our doctors and coaches.

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Exercise For Diabetes

by drmays | Feb 22, 2024 | Chronic Fatigue, Diabetes, Fitness

DIABETES

help CONTROL the symptoms

The two most common forms of diabetes are referred to as Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes, also known as adolescent diabetes, Type 1 differs from Type 2 in that the body stops producing insulin altogether. Type 2 diabetes is generally diagnosed in older adults and occurs as the body stops producing enough insulin or the individual becomes resistent to their own insulin.

With either form of diabetes, we lose our ability to adequately untilize sugar. Blood sugar levels increase due to the body’s difficulty in transporting sugar into the cells and out of the blood stream. There are various ways to lower blood sugar levels including exercise, diet, and medications.

HOW

do I START?

Exercise is a very important part of diabetic management for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics. For the Type 1 diabetic, regular exercise helps to maintain insulin sensitivity, helps prevent accumulation of excess weight, and increases the use of glucose by muscles, thereby lower blood sugar levels. While there is currently no way to prevent Type 1 diabetes, it may be possible to prevent Type 2 diabetes. And one of the factors that helps keep the body from having issues with insulin sensitivity is exercise. So exercise plays an important role in reducing the possibility of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Things to consider when attempting to prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes are regular exercise, supplementation with vitamins and herbs that help prevent insulin resistance, and proper weight control.

Exercise not only helps directly in diabetic management by lowering blood sugar levels and maintaining insulin sensitivity, but also helps minimize many of the complications that can arise in a diabetic individual. Studies have shown that walking for 30 minutes per day can substantially diminish the possibility of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetics tend to develop circulatory problems and exercise can certainly help lower blood pressure and improve circulation throughout the body. Since individuals with diabetes tend to have poor blood flow to their lower extremities and feet, better circulation is of great benefit.

There are some risks associated with exercise, but the potential benefits greatly outweigh the risks. Since exercise does lower blood sugar levels, people with diabetes should measure their blood sugar both before and after exercising. Since your body uses more sugar while exercising and makes you more sensitive to insulin, there is a risk of blood sugar becoming too low and causing hypoglycemia.

When exercising it is important to let others know that you are diabetic. They should be informed what to do in case of hypoglycemia. You should always carry candy or fruit juice to treat low blood sugar levels should they occur. During and after exercise sessions, you should pay close attention to how you feel since rapid heart beat, increased sweating, feeling shaky, or hunger can signal that your blood sugar levels are becoming too low.

Exercise is a critical part of diabetic management and treatment. Exercise helps blood sugar control when the muscles use more glucose and the body become more sensitive to insulin. Exercise also helps to prevent and minimize common diabetic complications including heart problems, high blood pressure and circulatory deficiencies. All diabetics should include a regular exercise program as part of their overall management plan.

– Dr. Clifton Mays | Director

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TOP 7 FOODS TO FEED YOUR KIDS!

by drmays | Dec 8, 2023 | Nutrition

Here is a list of the top 7 healthiest foods to feed your kid and why they’re so healthy:.

Oatmeal: A fabulous breakfast food, full of B vitamins, iron, zinc and calcium. Old-fashioned oatmeal offers plenty of carbohydrate for quick energy and high fiber. Add berries and honey to make it a delicious perfect food for those fast-paced school day mornings!
Yogurt: Jump start your child’s dairy consumption up a notch and include yogurt on the menu. A terrific source of calcium, yogurt is easier to digest than regular milk, and the cultures (check the label to make sure they’re in there!) are very beneficial to good colon health. Be aware on the sugar content though. A great idea is to buy plain yogurt and sweeten it yourself with fresh fruit!
Broccoli: it is one of the best vegetables for anybody, especially growing kids. It has loads of calcium, potassium, beta-carotene and a wide variety of the B vitamins. If your child is not a fan of plain vegetables include broccoli in a casserole or put a little shredded cheese on top to add flavor.
Protein: One size does not fit all when it comes to protein. The fact is that growing kids need protein to keep growing. How you’re going to give it to them can vary widely, according to your preferences. Good choices include legumes, beans (combined with a grain to make a complete protein), soy products like tofu, eggs or lean meat, fish or poultry.
Whole Grains: The best nutrition is found in whole grains. Brown rice and whole wheat bread are a quantum leap over their white counterparts and offer necessary fiber, minerals and vitamins. Choose grain products with the words “whole”, “unbleached” and “intact” or “ground”.
Nut Butters: Peanut butter and other nut butters are great fast and easy foods for kids. Kids need fat (it’s a good fat if it doesn’t have hydrogenated oils mixed in it) and they need the protein. Try spreading almond or sunflower seed butter on crackers, toast or celery sticks for a quick and nutritious snack.
Fresh Fruit: My personal choice would be cantaloupe in the melon department. Vitamin C, beta-carotene, bits and pieces of B vitamins and trace minerals and calcium fill every juicy bite. Any in season fresh fruit is sure to be packed with healthy goodness! You still get high calories with fruit but the natural sugars give you the boost without the effects that processed sugar emposes.

Gluten Free Food Preparation

by drmays | Dec 8, 2023 | Gluten, Weight Loss

Culinary endeavors typically involve navigating various dietary restrictions, among which has gotten increasing focus in the last few years: the requirement for a gluten-free diet regimen. Gluten, a protein common in flour items, sets off negative responses in a substantial section of the population. For these people, a gluten-free diet is not a choice, it is a vital requirement.

Totally Gluten free cooking does impose many limitations and often makes it quite tough to appreciate something the large bulk of us take for granted-dining out. The good news for those who need gluten free cooking is that an increasing number of restaurants are beginning to acknowledge this condition and provide some selections that are gluten-free. It takes time, just as it was with the low carbohydrate craze, for the demand for these items to make it worth the sectors while to make modifications in their way of preparing foods.

While on the one hand it is irritating to not have the alternative option of dining out, there are also some challenges to locating brand-new and delicious foods and mixes for cooking every single evening without falling under a rut of the usual foods that you recognize – you can eat without concern. Think about food preparation gluten free as a challenge as opposed to a job and you may find that the procedure is far more satisfying. You could even come to the conclusion, that you appreciate the meals you have actually striven to prepare more enjoyable because of the excellent feeling of accomplishment.

There are several sources of readily available foods for those who require to consume gluten free items. There are even more and more ‘convenience’ or prepackaged foods that are designated for gluten free cooking. This implies that those with the only choice of producing their meals from the ground up, do now have the occasional faster way offered to them. We are also enjoying the presence of cookie and cake blends that are currently gluten free in order to delight in the food stuffs that would have been entirely denied just a couple of short years ago.

Modifications are being made and resources are being shared through the Internet that assist not only adults that need unique gluten-free food preparation and diet regimens but additionally there are more and more options for the parents of youngsters that must have gluten “complimentary” diets. Cooking for youngsters in the very best of scenarios is usually difficult. It is even more challenging when there are too much dietary constraints that commonly eliminate the possibility of our kids appreciating youth faves. That is why it is so crucial to look for the many resources and recipes that are offered for totally gluten free cooking.

If you need a gluten cost-free diet plan and have no idea where to begin or what you ought to be cooking you ought to look into the many internet sites and blogs online that resolve the issues and requires that are encountered by those requiring gluten limitations. Another helpful resource is this site and our Dr. Mays Wellness programs. We’ve currated quite a library of dietary options. You will most likely be amazed at the wealth of details that is readily available. Likewise, if you have an Trader Joes or Whole Foods shop in your location, most of them either offer or will certainly locate gluten free items for your cooking needs.

Gluten complimentary cooking does not have to be the job that many of us think it could be and all gluten free food doesn’t taste like cardboard. Put in the time to be familiar with the terrific gluten free dishes that abound and incorporate them one at a time into your cooking arsenal. You will certainly be astonished at how fantastic you feel in addition to how wonderful the food tastes.

To learn more about options and how you can add this to your lifestyle – schedule a time to speak with our doctor and learn the options we have available to help you get on the road to an enjoyable healthy and possibly gluten free lifestyle!

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