October 2022 Notes from Dr. Klug
Shorter Days & Standard Time… For good sleep, mood, energy and immunity we must be on our game at this time of year. Shorter days and the time change are a source of stress that …
Movement
Movement has been part of human day-to-day life since the beginning. Hunting and gathering came before agriculture; working in fields, building roads, hauling water, and laundering clothes came before modern plumbing and the engine. Until the mid-twentieth century, dancing was part of religious and community celebrations. No one needed to exercise.
Our lifestyles are different today and our health shows it. We’ve created a world of convenience, where food is inexpensive and always available. We don’t have to walk but a few steps to get to the store or work, and our opportunities to burn the calories we consume are very limited, especially if you do not like going to the gym.
Sitting is the new smoking – it’s that detrimental to our health. Fortunately, with a few modifications, we can see benefits.
September Notes from Dr. Klug
Sugar: The Clear Loser What is worse for the microbiome, sugar or fat? A new study sought to answer this question. Mice were fed a western-style, high sugar, high fat diet for four weeks. Not …
May Notes from Dr. Klug
A Bright Side for Compounded Hormones Just when it looks like gloom and doom for compounded hormones, come two positive studies in conventional medical journals. One study dug in to the Women’s Health Initiative study …
Tips for a Happier 2022
The world is in a mental health crisis. My husband’s company repeats the mantra, “It’s okay, not to be okay,” and offers insurance points for seeking mental health support. When I see concerning issues in …
Don’t Exercise Until you N.E.A.T.
Did you know a recent study shows that it takes 60 – 75 minutes of moderate intensity exercise daily to offset the negative effects of prolonged sitting? With the couch so tempting on these short …
It’s Winter, Do YouTube?
Last month I wrote about the negative effects of prolonged sitting and the importance of N.E.A.T, the movement throughout the day that isn’t intended as exercise. Once you have N.E.A.T in place, then you can …
The Power of a Mid-Life Core Strength Check
Breast and colon cancer screening begins at age 50. I’d like to add one more thing to that list: check your core strength. When functioning properly, these muscles of the low back, abdomen, pelvis and …
The Most Important Meal
Mounting evidence shows your grandmother was right: breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. A 2014 study reported higher insulin levels and insulin resistance in non-diabetic children who don’t usually eat breakfast. …