As the weight of our country rises, so does the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sleep apnea is when we stop breathing while we sleep. It can be brief or last for several seconds which can cause our oxygen level to drop dramatically.
Optimizing your lifestyle is a cornerstone of preventing and stabilizing vascular plaque. To many, the phrase “lifestyle changes” is overwhelming and downright depressing because we all know it includes losing weight, exercising, and quitting smoking, all of which can be very difficult.
Oxidation produces damaging free radicals. Oxidation is actually normal and occurs in common human functions such as when our immune system fights an infection.
When we are young, everyone has similar health goals of how we want to be when we are “old”. We want to be independent, have a healthy brain, and be as active as we want to be. Unfortunately, far too few people reach their goals. Their older years are spent in varying degrees of sickness.
When we talk about family history and genetics, they are not one in the same. Family history refers to a pattern of medical concerns present through generations. Knowing this information can help guide us in determining where health risks may lie. Genetics helps us pinpoint your own individual level of risk.
Medical advancements over the past decade allow us to identify quantitatively whether we are rusting. More indicators are being developed.
Optimal health is a level of health where your body’s natural defense mechanisms can function optimally. One who has attained optimal health has turned off all chronic inflammation and oxidation.
We developed our RHS Health MAP™ to (M)easure, (A)ssess, (P)lan your individualized path to a long healthspan of impacting the world and the lives of those you love.
