W ELLNESS Tinuade Olusegun M.D.

Health is: ¾ lifestyle choices

What about Genetics?

Lifestyle choices trumps the gene effect Genes MUST be turned ON

Lifestyle is: the way we Live, Think, Act, Eat, Handle Stress

Thoughts Change Gene Expression You can Think yourself Sick!

Learning Objectives: Water Sunlight Sleep Sugar GI System Thyroid Hormones Adrenal

W ATER

Water Transports nutrients to all cells & organs Protects, moisturizes and cushions joints Helps Lose weight & Manage Hunger Detoxifies, Reduce Cancer risk Regulates Temperature Aids in digestion Less Brain fog & Headaches Fights infection Prevent constipation

S UNLIGHT

Sunlight: Makes Vitamin D and……. Enhances Mood & Energy thru endorphin release Regulates Body Temp Reduces pain Treat diseases such as psoriasis, acne, scleroderma, MS Standard treatment for TB until advent of antibiotics Regulates Melatonin thru contact with pineal gland Contact with the Retina regulates Bio-Rhythms Treats Neo-natal jaundice Used to treat mood disorders

S LEEP

Why Sleep?

S UGAR

Effects of Sugar Depletes Vitamins e.g Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Zinc, Chromium Causes Fat storage leading to weight gain Pancreas Burnout/Insulin Resistance Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes Pro-inflammation/Damage immune system Most Addictive substance

What about Sugar Substitutes? Equal- Aspartame (Blue) Splenda- Sucralose (Yellow) Sweet & Low- Saccarine (Pink) Acesulfame Potassium- Sunnett (light blue) HFCS -high fructose corn syrup Organic Agave nectar, Honey & Maple syrup Lou han/ Monk Fruit (nuctresse -orange) Mannitol/Erythritol/Sorbitol -Sugar Alcohols Stevia/ Xylitol

GI SYSTEM

Functions Ingest GI System Digest AbsorbTransportEliminate

Functions - Houses 70% of Immune system - Makes 70% Serotonin (Mood) GI System

1 Water Balance & HomeostasisWater Balance & Homeostasis 1 Water Balance & HomeostasisWater Balance & Homeostasis 2 Houses Trillions of Good bacteriaHouses Trillions of Good bacteria 2 Houses Trillions of Good bacteriaHouses Trillions of Good bacteria 3 Convert Thyroid Hormone to active formConvert Thyroid Hormone to active form 3 Convert Thyroid Hormone to active formConvert Thyroid Hormone to active form Other GI Tract functions

Leaky GUT

Caused by: High Cortisol (Stress) High Sugar/Carbs Chemicals such as - artificial sugars - OTC & Rx meds - some foods - preservatives - Food pesticides - Food coloring

Treat Damaged GI system by proper Detoxification

Thyroid

Over 200 Symptoms associated with Sub-optimal Thyroid function

Thyroid gland does NOT work alone

Other Hormones

Why talk about Hormones?

Hormone Havoc

Hormones Facts?

Quick Facts Estrogen has 400 functions in the body Bone, memory, skin collagen, hot flashes Testosterone = Relationship women lose 50% by age Progesterone is important for pregnancy, mood, sleep, thyroid function, PMS etc… DHEA/Pregnenolone/Growth Hormone are also important and need optimization

Balance your Hormones with Natural Bio- Identical options

ADRENALS

Adrenals

Cortisol is key hormone released but not the only one. Cortisol releases stored sugar when you are stressed. Abnormal cortisol levels interferes with the immune system leading to autoimmune issues (such as Hashimoto’s) High level damages hippocampus: Memory center in brain High levels inhibit TRH (Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone) and T4 conversion to T3 High level can also lead to leaky gut syndrome, reduce healing and cause poor digestion

You also need a working Nervous System for all these to work. Spine health is critical

Q UESTIONS ??? SURELY YOU HAVE SOME !