3 Health Mistakes Smart People Make Huntington Beach CA

You buy organic food, go for regular runs, use fat-free dressing on your salad, and strenuously avoid being near people who smoke. You can relax-you're doing as much as you can to stay healthy, right? Wrong! You may be surprised that some of the smartest, most educated people around make health mistakes that are easily corrected.

Antoine Fahd, MD
(714) 842-0651
19671 Beach Blvd
Huntington Beach, CA
Animal Care Center of Huntington Beach
(714) 962-3639
8851 Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA
Glen R Justice, MD
(714) 751-2600
9940 Talbert Ave
Fountain Valley, CA
Stahl Chiropractic
(714) 988-7219
14120 Beach Blvd
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Westminster Veterinary Group
(714) 899-1100
6621 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA
Smith Upper Cervical Health Care
(714) 848-8122
16052 Beach Blvd # 130
Huntington Beach, CA
West Coast Foot & Ankle Associates
(714) 677-0283
6552 Bolsa Ave
Huntington Beach, CA
Eye Style for Lifestyles - Westminster
(714) 845-0121
16498 Beach Blvd
Westminster, CA
Neck and Back Pain Specialists
(714) 968-4446
10115 Talbert Ave
Fountain Valley, CA
Dr. Larry Vuong, Chiropractic
(714) 916-9419
10115 Talbert Ave
Fountain Valley, CA
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3 Health Mistakes Smart People Make

You buy organic food, go for regular runs, use fat-free dressing on your salad, and strenuously avoid being near people who smoke. You can relax-you're doing as much as you can to stay healthy, right? Wrong! You may be surprised that some of the smartest, most educated people around make health mistakes that are easily corrected. Are you guilty of one of these common health errors?

  • You use too much artificial sweetener. We've all had it drummed into our heads that sugar is bad-it causes cavities, weight gain, and hyperactivity. So we turn to sugar substitutes that let us have a little sweetness without all the calories and other negative stuff. Good idea? Not necessarily. Artificial sweeteners can cause stomach upsets in certain people, even in small amounts. The safety of some artificial sweeteners in still in question, with some studies claiming a link to cancer. And while artificial sweeteners are meant to mimic sugar without the negative effects of sugar on the body, some sweeteners do still have an impact on blood sugar. The latest studies have found that artificial sweeteners train the body to expect extra calories to go along with the sweet tastes. When those extra calories aren't delivered, you end up still craving the sugar-laced treats you were trying to avoid. Cut your artificial-sweetener consumption in half if you can.
  • You skip the weight room. Avoiding strength training in favor of nothing but cardiovascular exercise is a common mistake. Sure it's intimidating to peer into a gym and see a room full of grunting, flexing muscleheads, but they do have the right idea. You naturally lose muscle mass as you age, so even if you weigh the same at 50 as you did at 20 your body is holding a higher percentage of fat. How to change this? Strength train. Whether you use dumbbells, barbells, machines at the gym or old-fashioned resistance bands, it's important to challenge your muscles as well as your heart and lungs. You'll bolster your bones, stave off weight gain, and feel stronger and healthier. Book a session or two with a trainer-it's a worthwhile investment to make sure you're using proper form and avoiding injury. ...

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