The Menopause Diet in Tulsa, OK

Menopause is one of those things women are taught to fear at a very young age. Wait until the hot flashes. However, thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, hormone therapy has arrived to ease the side effects of menopause greatly. What can you do daily to make this part of the biological process just a little bit more bearable? The answer may be the Menopause Diet in Tulsa, OK.

Helping Menopause With Food

In order to understand what happens to our bodies when we enter menopause, it’s important to understand how foods and diet shifts can affect those symptoms. As defined by WebMD, menopause is the phase in which your period ends, marking the end of your reproductive years. Symptoms of menopause include trouble sleeping, the need to pee more often, sore breasts, and many others.

There may be some foods that you can indulge in (or steer clear of) that may help ease the tension of these annoying symptoms.

Perimenopause – Symptoms and Causes

While in perimenopause, the time that precedes menopause, your estrogen levels may fluctuate. You can receive phytoestrogens, a group of chemicals that weakly act as estrogen in your body, from certain foods. Foods that contain high levels of phytoestrogens include soybeans and flaxseeds.

Another hormone that menopause manipulates is cortisol: your stress hormone. This hormone is a part of your fight-or-flight response that can contribute to visceral fat if maintained at high levels. Be mindful of drinks such as caffeine and alcohol that raise your cortisol levels. You don’t have to cut these drinks cold turkey. Just minimizing your consumption of these substances can benefit your overall health, especially during menopause.

Healthline at New Leaf Wellness, Tulsa

Healthline also recommends whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, high-quality proteins, and dairy products. Whole foods, such as these, can aide in reducing the effects of menopausal symptoms. Ingesting healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids from fish can also help.

Lastly, take care of your body, especially when it is going through a change like menopause. Building and maintaining healthy habits and getting in touch with your body can only help you. It’s a win-win situation. By changing simple habits in your day-to-day life, you may find you’re able to curb the symptoms of menopause. To help you go to New Leaf Wellness, Tulsa, or one of the other New Leaf Wellness clinics near you.

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Support Weight Loss with B12 & MIC

Supporting Weight-loss with B12 & MIC

Whether you’re just starting B12 & MIC or considering them to support your weight-loss journey, we’ve got what you need. Our goal at New Leaf Wellness is to help you make the best decisions regarding your health and wellness.

First – what is B12?

Vitamin B-12 plays an essential role in red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function, and the production of DNA, the molecules inside cells that carry genetic information. The body of evidence in support of these claims is substantial. But, perhaps the best proof of B12’s superpowers is what happens when it is not adequately present in the body. Individuals with known B12 deficiencies or those prone to a potential deficiency due to lifestyle must supplement vitamin B12. Failure to do so may lead to a variety of health issues including anemia, fatigue, muscle weakness, intestinal problems, nerve damage, and mood disturbances, to name a few examples. Vitamin B-12 deficiency is not super common in the U.S.; however, vegetarianism or veganism is increasingly so. Unfortunately, the parameters of plant-based diets restrict individuals from the very foods where B12 is naturally occurring – mainly, fish, poultry, meat, eggs, and dairy products.

Deficiencies are also seen in older adults and people with digestive tract conditions or pernicious anemia. These individuals can receive an injectable form of the vitamin, which altogether bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. B12 injections (Boost Program) are more readily absorbed in the body and do not have to be administered as often as oral tablets. As a result, injectable B12 has become a popular choice for anyone seeking B12 supplementation, not just those with poor digestive health.

What is B12 + MIC? Or the Boost Program?

The full formula and the roles of its various components are as follows:

  • B12 is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism that helps the body use fat & carbohydrates for energy & to make new protein
  • Methionine is an essential amino that speeds up fat removal within the liver & neutralizes toxins, promoting lean muscle growth
  • Inositol is an essential amino that plays a critical role in metabolic function
  • Choline is an essential nutrient that helps to regulate memory, mood, muscle control & many other functions

This combination is most effective when used as part of a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise. B12 & MIC can help support energy levels, help build lean muscle mass, and even help initiate modest weight loss. For some, it can help to jump-start weight loss.

Patients looking to help push beyond a sticking point in their health goals, short-term B12 & MIC use might be appropriate. For others looking for a longer-term solution, the B12 & MIC formulation can be a regular tool in an arsenal of weight management strategies.

As stated previously, B12 & MIC is likely to be most effective when used as part of a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise. Supporting Weight-loss with B12 & MIC are fine to use short-term or long-term, depending on your health goals. You should discuss B12 & MIC or the Boost Program use with your provider at New Leaf Wellness, Omaha, NE and the other New Leaf Wellness clinics and develop a plan that is right for you.

Note: The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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