Healthy Living Newsletter

Spotlight on Wellness
Healthy Resolutions 2016
The New Year is here. Gyms are bustling with new members. Exercise and yoga classes are filled up. More people are sporting a Fitbit to count their steps. On the outside chance that you are still considering what to add, or subtract, from your daily routines, we thought we'd offer a few ideas cultivated from experts in their fields. Pick one or more and jump into the year with the gift of health and wellness.
 
Set intentions for the new year. Don't get trapped in the typical "I want to lose weight" resolution. Instead, think about what you want to add in. Adding things like more fruits, vegetables and healthy oils to your plate and meal plans are a more positive way to shift your eating habits. Think about your meals as fuel to allow you to go about your day and pursue your interests. Cleanse your kitchen for a clean start. Get rid of the sugars, bad carbs and the processed items. But don't "pitch" the food - donate to the local food bank.

Start your day - each day - with a few minutes of meditation and a few quality yoga poses. It can help you reinforce those intentions you've set for the new year ahead.
 
Add 30 minutes to an hour more of sleep to your routine, especially if you're one of the millions who don't get enough sleep each night. In fact, schedule your bedtime and the time to wind down leading up to it. Not only does this help support quality sleep, but it impacts your stress and weight loss.

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Healing Therapies
Dr. Ilana Oren: A Matter of the Mind
Innovative Primary Care was founded on the idea that an integrative approach to wellness is key, and that is why we're proud to include the expertise of Dr. Ilana Oren in the service offerings at our office. If you deal with issues that might include pain management, anxiety disorders, attaining ideal weight, or if you're struggling with alcoholism, nicotine and drug addictions, Dr. Oren's hypnotherapy might be worth pursuing.
 
Dr. Ilana H. Oren is internationally-recognized as an expert in Hypnosis. She presented for the International Congress on Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy in 2001, 2004, 2008, 2011 and 2015. In 2011 Dr. Oren presented in Israel and in 2014 in Europe. Hypnosis is a heightened state of awareness that enables people to alter the way they perceive and process reality, thus modifying their behavioral patterns, including in the treatment of sex addiction, and the enhancement of emotional intimacy and sexual passion.
 
Dr. Oren's services also include psychotherapy, the treatment of mental disorders by psychological, rather than medical means. She has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1976 providing counseling services to individuals, couples and groups. Part of Dr. Oren's dissertation titled: "The Impact of Spiritual Experiences on the Process of Recovery from Addictions," was a feature article in a professional magazine. Dr. Oren is on the faculty of Wayland Baptist University.
 
Learn more about Dr. Oren's healing therapies by visiting her website.
Food for Life
Start the Day Right
Life is hectic, but with a little pre-planning, we can all enjoy nutritious and tasty foods. IPC is loving the the Grab-and-Go Mini Breakfast Casseroles with Cheddar and Spinach from Michelle Dudash, RDN, Cordon Bleu-certified chef and author of Clean Eating for Busy Families. Each casserole offers four nutritious food groups with 4 grams of fiber per serving, providing you with a balanced meal to help keep you energized and satisfied throughout the morning.
Supplement Support
Supplement Your New Year
"When it comes to obtaining the micronutrients your body needs, your best possible source is food, especially fruits and vegetables. But circumstances may prevent you from eating optimally every day. The main reason I take nutritional supplements is for insurance against gaps in my diet. I take supplements faithfully and encourage my patients to do so as well." -Andrew Weil, M.D.

At Innovative Primary Care, we believe that it is important to care for our patients in a holistic manner. When appropriate, we recommend that patients consider adding nutritional supplements to their diet. We only recommend the highest quality supplements from trusted sources.

Starting the new year off with additional support for your health is a good idea. Feel free to visit our online shopping cart or stop in to review our supplement line that includes everything from high quality matcha green tea to oils for your skin and supplements for your bones, heart and more.

Since we're still in flu and cold season, check out two of our most comprehensive immune system support supplements, EHB and Viracon. EHB provides vitamins, minerals and botanicals for targeted, comprehensive immune support and Viracon supports the immune system, promotes cytokine production and maintains normal respiratory function.

To check out our featured immunity, or make sure we have it on hand when you swing by to pick it up, call us at 480.776.0626. We can place your order and we'll hold it for your pick up. Payment required at the time the order is placed.
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