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Restful sleep is essential to good health and impacts many body systems.  For example, inadequate sleep can alter hormones that regulate hunger. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that those who slept only four hours a night for two nights had a 28% increase in ghrelin, the body’s hunger hormone. The participants also noted a 24% increase in appetite with a preference for foods high in sugar, salt, and starch. Most current research shows that inadequate sleep contributes to weight gain and many other health problems. 

In addition to nutrition, other essential lifestyle factors can help prevent and reverse chronic disease: Physical Activity, Sleep, and Restoration. This is the first article in a three-part series focusing on these modifiable lifestyle factors. Part 1 highlights fitness and movement.

Many people today are confused about diet, especially when it comes to cancer prevention and cancer recovery. The “sugar feeds cancer” concept has caused many to avoid fresh fruits and other important nutrient-dense foods such as whole grains and other beneficial complex carbohydrates. Whether you want to prevent cancer or support cancer recovery, there are many whole foods that you should consider including in your daily diet. Here are some tips for creating a powerful eating plan.

Spring is a time for renewal, growth, and spring cleaning. The days are longer, and the temperature is warmer. Our emotions are lifted by extra light and the opportunity to invite more changes into our lives. This is the time of year when we feel energized and ready to improve our health and physical surroundings. Many people begin their “spring-cleaning” by eliminating clutter, opening windows, packing away winter clothes, and cleaning their home environment. Here are some suggestions for keeping your health a priority as you embark upon this year’s spring-cleaning routine.

So it’s January again and instead of setting that same “lose weight,” “start exercising” goal, why not choose some New Year’s goals for the soul? With so much negativity in the daily headlines, it is not surprising to see more illness worldwide. Here are some ideas for “soul goals.”

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when a myriad of information about breast cancer prevention surrounds you. 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? Absolutely! Join us on a journey to a higher level of knowledge when it comes to breast health and learn about the “Sanoviv” approach.

Dr. Myron Wentz states, “Cellular nutrition means ensuring that the cells of our body receive all the nutrients they need for performing all cellular functions, repairing and regenerating structures, and preventing oxidative damage.” With this in mind, Dr. Wentz created Sanoviv as a toxin-free environment to encourage the body’s natural healing abilities. At Sanoviv, we obtain cellular nutrition from phytonutrients in our diet and from lifestyle factors, which help cells talk to the body through cell signaling.  

Learn how to harness the powerful health benefits of laughter and humor. Laughing triggers healthy physical changes in your body and can strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, reduce pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. “Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health.” Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D.

Ginger is the root or underground stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant, which has a long history of use in Asian and Indian cuisine. Historically, the benefits of ginger include being very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. It is referred to in herbal medicine as a carminative (a substance that promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance that relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). Current scientific research shows ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties since it is loaded with nutrients and bioactive substances that have powerful benefits for the body.

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