Grounded In Hope

People who practice “grounding” say touching soil helps boost energy levels, manage anxiety, and improve sleep.

What on Earth Is ‘Grounding’ and Is It Good for You?

The Easiest Way to Communicate Your Food Allergies While Traveling Translated cards are available in a variety of languages for different allergies and conditions.

More examples of the importance of the gut microbiome 💚

"Because the gut plays a major role in the regulation of the immune system, disturbances in the gut microbiota may not only exacerbate COVID-19 but also cause lingering symptoms as a result of continuing immune disturbances."

Long COVID: Gut bacteria may be key A first-of-its kind study finds evidence of a link between gut dysbiosis and the development of long COVID.

We’ll be setting the intention this Earth Day to be more appreciative of all that the Earth does for us. We hope you do the same!

Our team at Optimized Wellness Center hopes that you and your loved ones will take some time today to admire and appreciate the nature around you.

If you’re having digestive issues, sensitivities to foods, brain fog, moodiness, skin issues, allergies, hormonal imbalances, or chronic fatigue—you could be living with leaky gut!

Oftentimes, the symptoms of leaky gut can seem mysterious and the diagnosis takes longer than just a five-minute visit with your doctor.

If you’d like, share what symptoms you’re living with in the comments below.

Exercise improves sensitivity to dopamine The motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease usually occur when half or more of the brain's dopamine-producing neurons are lost. Some early research suggests th...

You may have heard about the new trend in the nutrition world claiming that certain foods are now ‘super.’ These foods are rich in nutrients and antioxidants, low in fat, and can even be found in your local supermarket!

Their benefits range from increasing energy levels and helping the body fight disease to assist with weight loss, growth, and repair!

Although dieticians and nutritional experts have yet to release a specific definition for ‘superfoods’ (and don’t generally use the term to describe a particular food group), the term has become quite widespread in the marketing world and is popular on menus and in health food stores.

Many are actually wary of promoting the term and focus more primarily on ensuring their clients maintain a healthy balanced diet complemented with regular exercise - ‘superfoods’ are merely a single component of this. (Read more about this here: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/HealthyDietGoals/Whats-so-super-about-superfoods_UCM_457937_Article.jsp #.WfWxmxO0MWp)

In any case, it’s definitely true that many of these ‘superfoods’ have a higher concentration of nutrients and therefore can promote a healthier lifestyle when eaten in larger quantities.

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Six months of intense Yoga practice may reduce thyroxine requirements in women with hypothyroidism (http://bit.ly/2mqGRH3). Slow-paced breathing at the right frequency can result in a vagal nerve activation, which may have a variety of beneficial effects.

How to Strengthen the Mind-Body Connection | NutritionFacts.org Slow-paced breathing at the right frequency can result in a vagal nerve activation, which may have a variety of beneficial effects.

Wishing you and yours a season of joy and all the best through the New Year!

XOXO
Dr. Tim & Hope

Health Coaches in the Washington Post!

The article addresses the role of health & wellness coaches, and also mentions the board certification and the national directory. Excellent information for anyone who wants to learn more about the role of health & wellness coaches!

Health and wellness coaches are fairly new. Here’s what you need to know about them. These professionals focus more on motivation than on developing nutritional or fitness plans.

Free COVID-19 testing in Oakland: where to go, what to expect
You don't need insurance or payment for any of these free Oakland COVID-19 testing sites. You may need to make an appointment ahead of time.

Where to get a free COVID-19 test in Oakland: hours, locations, more info Health workers wait to receive patients at the coronavirus testing site on 35th Avenue and E. 12th St. in Fruitvale. Credit: Azucena Rasilla