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TIPS TO STAY HYDRATED By Jaime Boyachek RN FNLP, the good electrolytes and minerals Healthy Habit Health Foods that are taken out in the process. If

Summer is approaching and with hydrating drinks such as coconut that comes the heat! I know water (nature’s Gatorade!) and swap you probably hear this a lot but out your soda for a sparkling water don’t forget to drink plenty of water. with fruit slices. Bone broth is also Our body uses water in all of its cells, a great way to increase your water organs and tissues. It helps to regulate intake as it is packed with potassium. our temperature, brain function and You can also eat hydrating foods such maintain balance among other bodily as celery and watermelon. functions. It also helps flush toxins and waste from our body. When we A good rule of thumb is to drink aren’t properly hydrated it starts to enough water so that you are urinating show in different ways in our body. 3-4 times a day with a pale yellow Headaches, muscle spasms, dizziness, color. For most people, this is between rapid heartbeat, brain fog, irritability eight and ten glasses. Make sure to and constipation are all signs of drink more if you are spending time a dehydrated body. Many of our outside in the heat, exercising, or if symptoms can be easily solved if we you are sick, adding a glass of water just drink enough water! for every cup of coffee or soda that Did you know that having digestive issues or hormonal imbalances affect If you don’t take care of yourself and your body’s natural ability to balance stay hydrated, further complications electrolytes? Balancing electrolytes can lead to kidney issues, trouble require them to be digested, seeing, heart problems and more. absorbed and converted into cellular Our care is personal here at Healthy components. Studies have shown that Habit Health Foods. Come visit us and under normal, healthy conditions, our speak to one of our knowledgeable ability to get rid of excess water and staff members with any additional salt is limited and further reduced questions you may have. in certain complications. Various medications and autoimmune diseases can also put you at further risk of dehydration.

Water is essential for digestion. We need water to produce hydrochloric acid in our stomach. When the pH is over 3, the acid comes in direct contact with the tissue in the stomach resulting in ulcers. When the acid is insufficient, food doesn’t get broken down which leads our dehydrated body to pull water from the partially digested food, which leads to constipation. Wow! You can see how a lack of water can result in many health issues, such as indigestion, heartburn, ulcers, fatigue, brain fog, constipation and more.

Here are a few things you can do. First and foremost, drink more water of course! If you are drinking distilled or reverse osmosis water, make sure you are putting back in you struggle drinking water, try other you drink.

LIVING AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LIFESTYLE By Dr. Jenna Dye, should be limited or avoided. It is best Naturopathic Physician to eat complex carbohydrates that are WHAT IS INFLAMMATION? rye, barley, and legumes. Inflammation is a natural response by the immune system to events such as ill- GOOD FATS VS BAD FATS: ness, trauma, physical stress and chronic Poly-unsaturated fats high in Omega-3 disease. Acute inflammation is a short- fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory term healing process that warns our benefits. The best sources include body of an injury. For example, if you flaxseeds, walnuts and cold-water fish break a bone, the body reacts quickly such as salmon. Flaxseed oil is a potent with redness, swelling, pain and heat. plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids but This warns us to be more cautious of should not be heated. the injured area, preventing any further damage. Processed fats such as soybean oil, safChronic inflammation is a low level of be avoided. Avoid trans fats which can inflammation that is not visible. It is be disguised in the form of shortening, a result of prolonged acute inflamma- margarine and hydrogenated or partially tion, repetitive injuries or even external hydrogenated oils. Always read labels. factors such as chemicals, medications, nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, HERBS AND SPICES: and metabolic diseases. If not addressed, Powerful anti-inflammatory herbs and this chronic inflammation can aggravate spices include turmeric, ginger, garlic, and/or lead to health conditions such as cinnamon, basil, rosemary and thyme. cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune disease, chronic REDUCE YOUR TOXIC LOAD: pain, and diabetes. Many industrial chemicals and pestiDiet and lifestyle play an important role possible, choose organic foods and in chronic inflammation. It is one of “green” personal care and cleaning the simplest, yet most effective ways, products. to decrease your overall inflammation, protect your immune system and make STRESS REDUCTION: you a healthier you. Here’s what to do. Stress can be just as aggravating to INCREASE YOUR VEGETABLES eat. Physical activity, yoga, nature and AND FRUIT: plenty of sleep may be helpful ways to Colorful vegetables and fruit contain a reduce stress thus, decreasing inflamvariety of anti-inflammatory properties. mation. Many fruits and vegetables are beneficial, however green leafy vegetables, FOOD ALLERGIES AND berries, cherries, and pomegranate are SENSITIVITIES: excellent choices for a healthy diet. Food allergies/sensitivities can often Tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango cause inflammation. Common foods and bananas are higher in sugar and that contribute are dairy products, eggs, should be limited or avoided while treat- gluten and soy. A Naturopathic physiing inflammation. cian can help you decide if food allergy

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unprocessed such as whole oats, whole flower oil, corn oil and canola oil should cides can cause inflammation. When the immune system as the foods we elimination will be helpful for you.

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Hypnosis conjures many images hypnosis with being asked to cluck like ing cessation. Ron approaches weight pared for birthing physically, mentally for most of us, from night club a chicken, Ron explains that hypnosis loss using gastric band hypnosis which and emotionally, she can experience acts to regressing people into is actually self-hypnosis which means allows his clients to avoid surgery that sort of joy, birthing her baby in past lives to satisfy curiosity, but it can that subjects will use their subcon- through retraining their subconscious an easier, more comfortable, and often be so much more than that. Few realize scious to affect change in themselves, to be satisfied with smaller amounts of pain-free manner. the true health benefits that can be de- during which they will do only what food. One of Ron’s patients actually rived from working with a trained hyp- they want to do. His clients are always commented, “Darn, Ron, I can’t eat For someone who wants to try hypnonotherapist, even though the American in complete control of their actions. as much as I used to. I lost 25 pounds therapy, the process includes an initial Medical Association has recognized without even trying.” interview to familiarize the clients with the health values of hypnotherapy since Ron first encountered hypnosis 30 the process and to determine what ser1958. years ago as a stage act. He was fas- When dealing with clients who want vices will fit their needs. This can move cinated and finally, 10 years ago, was to stop smoking, Ron stated that some directly into a hypnotherapy session so Local business owner and long-time able to begin his training in hypnother- require only one session with him to clients can begin working toward their North Phoenix resident, Ron Benning- apy at Southwest Institute for Healing achieve success. desired outcome immediately. hoff is hoping to change that perception Arts in Tempe. This allowed him to with the opening of his new business begin helping people improve their Another unique health tool Ron offers Phoenix Hypnosis office hours are Phoenix Hypnosis. His specialties lives and investigating solutions to their is hypnosis to enhance the natural from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday include weight loss, smoking cessation problems through hypnosis. His tag childbirth experience. Both parents can through Friday, but Ron is available and stress relief. He has also recently line is “Rise from the ashes; Emerge as be taught to have a rewarding, relaxing, for appointments evenings and weekcompleted training in hypnosis for new.” stress-free birth based on the belief that ends to accommodate the schedules pain-free, natural childbirth. all babies should come into the world of his clients. Visit PhoenixHypnosis. Two of the most promising health uses in an atmosphere of gentility, calm and net for more information, or call 602In answer to people who associate for hypnosis are weight loss and smok- joy. When a mother is properly pre- 529-3436.

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By Olivia Moloney

It can be challenging-even frustrating-trying to decipher sunscreen labels. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing its regulations. To keep up with modern science and ensure safety, quality, and effectiveness, the FDA has proposed updating requirements for more over-the-counter products.

Certain active ingredients that are generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) can be tion process through the FDA. Currently, only two marketed active ingredients-zinc oxide and titanium dioxide-are considered (GRASE). CHANGES COMING TO SUNSCREENS Under the proposed regulation, products containing Forms that are not considered GRASE include: two other active ingredients-PABA and trolamine wipes, towlettes, body washes, and shampoos. salicylate-are not considered GRASE for sunscreens To receive GRASE status, they would have to go and would need FDA approval before they are mar- through the approval process for new drugs. When keted. The agency says there is insufficient data on it comes to sunscreen-insect repellant combination, twelve other ingredients and has asked the sunscreen the FDA will not label products as GRASE because industry to conduct additional testing. of incompatibilities between instructions for sunscreen and insect repellant. To help consumers identify key information, the FDA wants to see active ingredients listed on the The FDA proposal is available for public review and

marketed without undergoing a new drug applicayou’re sweating or swimming. If possible, avoid exfront of packages, bringing sunscreens in line with comment until May 28. You can submit comments other over-the-counter drugs regulated by the FDA. at www.regulations.gov

A new maximum-labeled SPF value is also proposed. The current cap is SPF 50+ but the agency says new evidence shows additional benefits associated with broad-spectrum SPF 60 sunscreens.

Broad spectrum protects you from both UVA and UVB rays which can lead to premature aging and cause skin cancer. That’s why the FDA is proposing by Dr. Richard L. Averitte, Jr., Affiliated Dermatology

that all sunscreens with SPF values of 15 and above meet broad-spectrum requirements and, as SPF increases, broad-spectrum protection also increases.

Since sunscreens can be applied in a variety of ways, the FDA has different recommendations. For sunscreens that include sprays, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments, and sticks, the agency says they are generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE), but more data is needed for Wearing sunscreen should be part of your daily routine. Use a minimum SPF 30 with broad-spectrum protection. Apply fifteen minutes before exposure and reapply at least every two hours or more often if tensive exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when sun radiation is most harmful.

About Affiliated Dermatology: Created in Arizona, Affiliated Dermatology is led by Arizona physicians dedicated to Arizona patients. Founded in July 2002 sunscreen powders.

has grown to eight locations providing skin cancer prevention and treatment, medical and aesthetic dermatology services, and allergy testing. Dr. Averitte also established the Arizona Skin Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing financial aid to people with skin cancer who cannot afford treatment. Visit www.affderm.com for more information.