Eating

SmartChoiceMD - Clean Eating

In the world of computing, the acronym Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO) refers to the fact that if you input “dirty” code, your software will never work. The foods and drinks that we put in our body function much the same way. Known generally as “clean eating”, it is one of those truisms that we all know, but occasionally must be reminded of, that in order to be healthy, we must be sure to eat clean foods and drinks.

Chronic Pain

Information on Osteoarthritis - SmartChoiceMD

What is Osteoarthritis?  When the average person says “arthritis“, the particular type of arthritis they’re usually referring to is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and this painful condition currently affects millions of people around the world.

Eating

Sugar Substitutes - SmartChoiceMD

Aspartame Versus Sugar: Our bodies have a natural affinity for sweet things, as the sugars in fruits and other plants are a healthy source of energy. Unfortunately, many corporations have taken advantage of this biological instinct, and have created artificial chemicals, such as aspartame, that trick our taste buds into thinking that we are eating something sweet and healthy.

Eating

Fatty Foods

Although many of our favorite foods and beverages taste really good, when we consume them, they can cause painful inflammation. The word inflammation, originally from a Latin root for “fire” and “flame”, refers to the fact that the cellular tissue in our bodies essentially respond as if they were being burned by the foods and beverages that we consume. Over time, chronic inflammation can contribute to a host of lethal diseases, including cardiovascular and heart problems, arthritis, and even some forms of cancer.Below is a list of inflammatory foods to avoid eating, as well as some healthy alternatives:

Wellness

Natural Remedies to Seasonal Allergies

It’s hard to believe that Fall is right around the corner considering temps in the South are still flirting with triple digits. But colder weather will be here before we know it and sometimes it seems the moment the weather changes, our bodies go into overdrive, kicking off allergic reactions, sneezing, and even bad colds and other minor illnesses. Thankfully, there are a number of natural remedies and ingredients that you can use to give your body’s immune system a boost, and weather the changes of the seasons with ease.

Eating

Healthy Dinner Recipes from SmartChoiceMD

Eating healthy is becoming a way of life for many people, and there is no better way to do so than by spending time in the kitchen trying out some of today’s tastiest and healthiest recipes. Whether you’re a vegetarian or a person who doesn’t consider a meal to be a meal unless there’s meat on your plate, there are many recipes that are easy to prepare, taste great and are healthy for the whole family.

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Natural Remedies at SmartChoiceMD

One of the wonderful things about Mother Nature is that there is often a safe and effective plant-based remedy for a lot of common ailments, aches and pains, giving people suffering from the common woes of daily life a healthy and trusted way to gain relief. Instead of running to the pharmacist or pill aisle at your local big store, consider a few of these all-natural remedies first.