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When “Healthy” Eating Becomes Unhealthy

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | Mar 1, 2018 | Food & Nutrition

When does “healthy eating” become unhealthy? Orthorexia is a term used when dedication to healthy eating turns into a pathological obsession with “clean food” that begins to interfere with an individual’s daily life. An official definition is lacking, but it may be...

The Glorious Gut: A Miraculous Wonder

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | Jan 1, 2018 | Health Concerns, Healthy Living

According to the dictionary, something “glorious” is magnificent and impressive. The human gut, or gastrointestinal/digestive tract, fits this definition perfectly since cutting-edge science has shown that our gut microbiome, home to trillions of...

Modifiable Lifestyle Factors 2 – The Importance of Restful Sleep

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | Sep 1, 2017 | Healthy Living, Stress & Relaxation

Restful sleep is essential to good health and impacts many body systems. For example, inadequate sleep can alter hormones that regulate hunger. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that those who slept only four hours a night for two nights had a 28%...

Modifiable Lifestyle Factors 1 – The Importance of Physical Activity and Movement

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | Jul 1, 2017 | Physical Activity

In addition to nutrition, other essential lifestyle factors can help prevent and reverse chronic disease: Physical Activity, Sleep, and Restoration. This is the first article in a three-part series focusing on these modifiable lifestyle factors. Part 1 highlights...

Foods That Fight Cancer

by Sanoviv Medical Institute | May 1, 2017 | Food & Nutrition

Many people today are confused about diet, especially when it comes to cancer prevention and cancer recovery. The “sugar feeds cancer” concept has caused many to avoid fresh fruits and other important nutrient-dense foods such as whole grains and other beneficial...