You’ve probably heard the old adage that eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day will make you sleepy because turkey contains tryptophan. Actually, this is a myth. While turkey does contain tryptophan, it is not enough to make you drowsy and has no more than what is found in most other proteins. Most likely you’ve just overindulged […]
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for several thousand years. The plant is a shrub with yellow flowers that is native to India and North Africa. Extracts from its roots and leaves can be used to treat several conditions. Ashwagandha is considered an adaptogen herb, which means […]
Magnesium Glycinate Benefits
Magnesium plays a number of vital roles in your body. Yet despite its importance, it is one of the leading nutrient deficiencies in adults, the second most common, with an estimated 80 percent deficiency rate. This essential nutrient is not produced by the body, so you need to get it through diet and supplementation. Because of […]
Osteoarthritis and Hormones
With a dramatic increase in osteoarthritis in women after menopause, it would suggest that decreased female hormones would be a major factor. Here are some studies that have been done over the years that came to the same conclusion. A study on estrogen replacement and osteoarthritis by Dr. Genant at the University of California, San […]
Graves Disease Treatment
Graves disease is an immune system disorder resulting in the overproduction of thyroid hormones. Another word for this is hyperthyroidism. There are several disorders of the thyroid that may result in hyperthyroidism, and Graves disease is one of the more common ones. Usually, a malfunction in the immune system is the primary culprit for the […]
SHINE Protocol
If you are a patient here, have you ever heard us talk about the acronym SHINE or the SHINE Protocol? I may have discussed it with you if you have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue but I may not have mentioned it to you if you come for weight loss or hormone management. Although we more […]
Turmeric
Turmeric has been used in Asia for thousands of years. It grows wild in the forests of Southern Asian countries and even in some Pacific Islands including Hawaii. It has been used as a medicine as well as a spice for over 4000 years. Hawaii produces most of the organic turmeric available to the United […]
Inflammation and Weight Gain
It was interesting for me to learn that chronic inflammation and weight gain are connected. Most of us associate inflammation with injury and recovery, however, the body can contain levels of constant chronic inflammation that puts us at risk for certain illnesses, and contributes to weight gain. When you eat too much processed food and […]
What you should know about Multi-Vitamins
Our bodies need 13 essentials vitamins to function properly. There are also several different Multi-Vitamins formulas available that can more specifically target one’s needs, such as those specifically formulated for men or women, children, elderly, prenatal, menopausal or vegetarian and vegan. Some of these essential vitamins are water soluble and others are fat soluble vitamins. Water […]
The Vitality Diet is in the news!
See our most recent interview on ABC News channel 8 about our Vitality Diet. With the incredible results we are getting, even the toughest weight loss situations are getting resolved with Renewed Vitality’s weight loss program. http://www.wfaa.com/news/north-texas-fit-friends-support-for-your-health-goals/379887773 As well, Renewed Vitality’s Weight Loss Program was featured in Natural Awakenings, a huge online magazine in the […]