3 Health Mistakes Smart People Make Laguna Hills 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.

Meredith L Peake, MD
(949) 452-3562
24451 Health Center Dr
Laguna Hills, CA
Thomas Noel Chiropractic Corp
(949) 334-6458
23412 Moulton Pkwy # 100
Laguna Hills, CA
La Paz Chiropractic and Rehab
(949) 770-8767
25200 La Paz Road Suite 102
Laguna Hills, CA
Eye Center Of Orange County
(949) 951-1457
24022 Calle De La Plata # 305
Laguna Hills, CA
Aliso Creek Chiropractic- Steven Annis DC
(949) 334-6479
92 Argonaut Ste 110
Aliso Viejo, CA
Gary L Sugarman MD
(949) 829-9333
25411 Cabot Rd
Laguna Hills, CA
Laguna Hills Animal Hospital
(949) 837-7333
24271 El Toro Rd
Laguna Hills, CA
Advanced Health Care
(949) 380-7215
25255 Cabot Rd
Laguna Hills, CA
Dr. Jill R Berlin, DPM: House Calls Only
(949) 334-6441
PO Box 146
Lake Forest, CA
Chika Akimoto
949-306-6288
22722 Lambert Street
Lake Forest, 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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