Dr. J Yamamoto

Practicing gratitude can mean the difference between optimum health and chronic disease.
Shifting our mindset to one that is affirming and exploring the goodness present in our lives opens our minds and hearts to transformation and true healing.
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I would like to express gratitude for choosing to affirm and explore the goodness in your life.

What we get diagnosed with is often not an isolated problem. Like in the case of diabetes, it’s not just an imbalance in the endocrine system where the pancreas has problems with release of insulin. It can also involve an imbalance in the way our cells respond to insulin and sugar in the bloodstream. Problems with insulin and blood sugar balance also cause problems within blood vessels, becoming a risk factor for heart disease, or even with metabolism of our nutrients, promoting problems with weight. ..
It can cause problems with immune function leading to predisposition to infections. Problems with blood sugar balance can damage other organs like the kidneys, eyes, and nerves leading to the complications of diabetes. It contributes to problems with other hormones like estrogen and testosterone or even problems with detoxification when it affects the liver. It also feeds inflammation within the body which can cause problems with the gut lining.
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One imbalance affects other systems and imbalances in other systems cause a vicious cycle of downstream effects that all manifest as the chronic disease we are familiar with. The key is catching these imbalances upstream and addressing their root causes.

Inadequate physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle increase the risk for osteoarthritis. These promote limitation in joint flexibility, decreased strength of muscles surrounding the joints, improper posture leading and joint overuse which lead to joint injury and damage. Ensuring regular physical activity like walking, biking, and swimming can help prevent and address osteoarthritis.
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Smoothies can be a great way to get much needed nutrients. It can be a source of macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytonutrients. Some tips to remember:
✅ Choose natural fruits, with no sugar, no chemical, no preservatives.
✅ Choose different fruits to add in your smoothie. Keep your choices varied to make the most of phytonutrients.
✅ If the pulp and skin are edible, include them in your smoothie.
✅ Make sure to also a source of protein and healthy fats (like plant based milk, nuts or nut butters, flax seeds, chia seeds, etc.)
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To avoid migraines, knowing what to eat is just as important as knowing what not to eat. Getting sufficient nutrients helps to make sure our body has what it needs to keep our cells calm and avoid migraines. Having the right combination of nutrients also prevents drastic changes in our metabolism, such as energy production and blood sugar balance.
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It’s always a good idea to get balanced nutrients from our meals; having complex carbohydrates from vegetables and fruits, good quality protein and healthy fats. Of course chemical triggers should be avoided. Focus on eating whole, real foods.
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Going to the grocery? Make sure you have these main staples in your kitchen and pantry. Having these ready can make it super quick and easy to whip up a healthy meal. It can even make meal preparation hassle free! Keep this list handy on your next visit to the grocery. Happy shopping!

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It can take weeks, months, and sometimes years for mindful or intuitive eating to become a natural part of your life.
Building habits takes time and conscious effort.
It’s a great goal to practice it every day.
But also remember that IT’S OKAY if you don’t miss a day or two..or a few.
It’s part of your journey. Just enjoy the ride.
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Most of the time we can tell that the food we eat causes skin issues. Like when we eat something we are allergic to, we get hives. Or if we eat sweets, chocolates, or peanuts, we get pimple flare ups. Or if we eat oily food we get scaly and flakey areas in our skin. While there is some connection there, it is also important that other factors can harm our skin too.
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Even these factors are interconnected. For example, chronic stress promotes gut imbalances which are more likely to happen when we have food sensitivities and keep eating food devoid of nutrients and loaded with toxins, which lead to imbalances that manifest as different lesions in our skin. Whew! Sometimes it even becomes a vicious cycle.
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The key to breaking that cycle is identifying the root cause and taking steps to address it appropriately. This is what we try to achieve when we follow a personalized wellness plan...
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The reason why personalizing our interventions matters is because the determinants of our health, and more importantly the interactions among them, are unique to us.
There are general steps to take to improve our health, like following a specific nutrition plan or having our own lifestyle plan, but as we progress, it will have to be tailored to how your body reacts to these interventions...
Work with your healthcare provider to understand how the interactions of your genes, lifestyle, and environment is affecting your current state of health, what interventions need to be done, how these interventions are affecting you, and how to tailor these to your unique health needs.

What does it mean to detox? Simply put, it means to minimize the amount of toxins that we are exposed to and to support our body’s ability to get rid of toxins.
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Our toxins can come from our outside environment and can be from the natural byproducts of our metabolism. Our body has the natural ability to get rid of these toxins to make sure we remain healthy. Simple steps like avoiding toxins in the environment and in the food we eat, and by supporting our body’s natural detox system can go a long way in achieving optimal health and wellness.
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Timeout!
No matter how busy your day is, find just a few minutes to reflect on the goodness present in your life right now.
Food on the table? Roof over your head? Loving family? Supportive friends? A furbaby waiting for you to get home?
No pen and paper? Not to worry, using your mobile phone or gadget will also do. Maybe you can even send a message of gratitude to someone.
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I am grateful for you! Happy Holidays!..
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Did you know that migraines can also be related to gut imbalances?
Some clues that point to gut imbalances as a potential root cause of migraines include brain fog, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms, allergies and post nasal drip.
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If gut imbalances are one of the root causes of your migraine then you will benefit from undergoing a gut repair program. You will learn how to leverage dietary and lifestyle changes to address gut imbalances and support proper gut function. This ultimately leads to improving migraine symptoms and even avoiding them.
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Our skin can be our body’s way of expressing hidden imbalances in the body.
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Having dry, scaly, and itchy skin can be related to problems with blood sugar balance. It might be your body telling you to have a closer look at how your health is.
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What you eat, what you do, what your environment is like can all make you more sensitive to migraines..
Food can trigger migraines.
Lack of sleep and too much stress can make it more conducive migraines to happen.
Toxins and pollutants in the environment can make us more susceptible to migraines.
Our genes can also make it more likely to get migraines, and this is why it tends to run in families.
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To address migraines we must identify what your triggers are, what the root cause is, and what changes in lifestyle, environment, and diet we can make.
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It’s always a good idea to find somebody to share your movement and activity goals.
You get to improve your health and to share special moments with someone else. Plus points for sharing those benefits with your buddy!
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a group of intestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, cramping, gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, usually occurring together. These symptoms vary from person to person.
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The exact cause of IBS is unknown but there are several root causes that contribute to the occurrence of IBS. Some of these include:
Food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances
Lack of digestive enzymes,
Overgrowth of microbes (bacteria, virus fungi, protozoa, parasite) in the gut
Toxins (heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals etc)
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Addressing these root causes can greatly improve IBS, along with many other conditions.
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Being part of a Community is an essential determinant of health. When you are a part of something bigger that makes you feel at home, where you are taken care of, and safe you are sending the right signals to your body so that it supports healing...
When your community also supports your efforts to become your healthiest self, you are also more likely to achieve and sustain it. Your journey towards health and wellness can also inspire others to embark on their own journey. Then it's your turn to offer them support...
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Migraines can be caused by hormonal imbalances. This is why for some, migraine attacks come or get worse or become more frequent right around the time they get their menstrual period.
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There are other symptoms that you can have that serve as clues if hormonal imbalance is one of the root causes of your migraines. Are you someone who experiences these symptoms with your migraines?
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