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The holidays are upon us, and we are most likely rushing to get things done before the end of the year. Sanoviv offers the following tips for staying happy and having a healthy holiday season.

The Sanoviv medical team has treated many cases of Lyme disease, including those that were first misdiagnosed. Our medical team has seen a wide variety of cases, many with different symptoms, often “mimicking” other chronic illnesses.

When following a healthy lifestyle, there are many things to consider: the right diet, the right type and amount of exercise, the right supplementation, and a long list of other things that culminate in our desired health goals. Most of us like to stay up to date and learn any new information that can support improved health and vitality.

Did you know? Only eight percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions successfully achieve them. Instead of making a New Year’s resolution, focus on the top three things you want to achieve during the new year. Then, spend the whole month of January creating a realistic plan for action. Implement your plan on February 1st after experimenting with some new health habits during the month of January. Remember that goals for the year may be lifestyle-focused and involve nutrition, exercise, finances, friendships, or a career. Here are some ideas for renewing yourself in the new year.

The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of celebration and positive emotions such as happiness, gratitude, and high spirits. However, this time of year may be quite stressful for those who lack time and money or become caught up in the season’s excesses. It can also be difficult for those faced with a chronic illness or recent loss. Here are some tips for staying happy and healthy this holiday season:

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You may already have been inundated with a myriad of information about breast health and cancer prevention. You may have even participated in a local walk or run event to raise money for breast cancer research. However, you may not be getting the most comprehensive overview of how you can prevent breast cancer and other breast health disorders. Are there essential prevention tips and screenings that conventional breast health awareness lacks? Join us on a journey to a higher level of knowledge when it comes to breast health and learn about the “Sanoviv” approach.

Human well-being depends on nature and its benefits, which are free and accessible every day, everywhere. Think about walking in a beautiful park, strolling barefoot on a sandy beach, planting a summer garden, or dashing in the rain to seek cover. Connecting to nature’s elements brings us joy, comfort, and good health.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a spirochete—a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted by deer and black-legged ticks, typically found in wooded areas. Lyme is called “The Great Imitator” because its symptoms mimic many other diseases.  This can lead to a misdiagnosis such as chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and neuropsychiatric illnesses, including depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Lyme symptoms can affect any body organ, including the brain and nervous system, muscles and joints, and the heart.  Chronic Lyme can become a debilitating disease.

When does “healthy eating” become unhealthy? Orthorexia is a term used when dedication to healthy eating turns into a pathological obsession with “clean food” that begins to interfere with an individual’s daily life. An official definition is lacking, but it may be defined as a “pathological fixation with righteous and healthy eating.” Orthorexia goes beyond an emphasis on healthful and nutritious foods. It often turns into a debilitating belief that only the foods that fall within carefully prescribed rules—often self-created—are suitable for consumption.

According to the dictionary, something “glorious” is magnificent and impressive. The human gut, or gastrointestinal/digestive tract, fits this definition perfectly since cutting-edge science has shown that our gut microbiome, home to trillions of beneficial bacteria, is likely the key to overall health, including mood, energy, weight management, and mental function. Our gastrointestinal system, which makes up about 75% of our immune system, protects us from infection, supports metabolism, and promotes healthy digestion and elimination.