Simplex Health

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Eating high-quality foods that contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, proteins, healthy fats, and antioxidants protects the brain from oxidative stress-induced damage. Here are Simplex Health's top 10 brain boosting foods to support cognitive function, neural function, mental equity, and can help prevent Alzheimer's and dementia.

Think of food like gas in your car. The better the fuel, the more efficiently your car will run. The best way to keep your body's "engine" humming? Whole, nutrient dense foods; plenty of water; adequate sleep, and movement. Sound too simple? Trust us - small changes add up to big (sustainable) results.

Every day at Simplex is !

A female patient came to us after struggling with pre-diabetes and high cholesterol. After some simple nutrition and lifestyle changes, she lost 25 lbs, lowered her A1c from 6.2 to 5.8, and successfully lowered her cholesterol due by following a nutrient dense and low glycemic eating plan. She also reports that her reflux is gone, she feels more satisfied after meals, and is working her way off of statin medications! Way to go!

For this let that quote sink in. What are you ready to take back in your life? Here are some of the things we regularly hear from our patients:

"My energy levels are through the roof!"
"I can play with my grandchildren again."
"I've been sleeping more soundly than I ever have."
"This is the only thing that's ever worked for me."
"I get to enjoy so many of the foods I love, and I'm never hungry."
"I wish I had done this sooner!"

For today's we look at Lauren, a patient who came to Simplex after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Working closely with her Registered Dietitian, she began a nutrition and lifestyle plan aimed at supporting healthy glucose goals and better nutrition for mom and baby. Not only was she was able to keep her numbers in check, but she found tremendous moral support as well. "Having Emily there to answer all of my questions certainly made the process much easier to cope with.”

Sleep (or lack thereof) has a direct impact on your overall health. Not getting enough? This can lead to chronic health issues, lowered immune function, and yes...even weight gain! That’s because sleep helps regulate our hunger and satiety hormones. When we don’t get enough rest, the hormone responsible for hunger (ghrelin) increases, while the hormone that signals we’re full (leptin) decreases. At Simplex, we look at the WHOLE person -- not just the diet - to get you back to your healthiest you.