HARRIS INTEGRATED HEALTH AND NUTRITION
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Exercise; This area of life is probably the one you have the most control over but possibly is the most difficult to change. I’m sure you are aware of the importance of exercise. We all know the effects of lack of physical conditioning; weak muscles, weak bones, weak heart, etc. It is crucial to maintain some level of physical activity and conditioning. One of the most important aspects of working with chronic inflammatory and weight loss patients is to keep them moving. Walking, stretching, yoga, and swimming are activities I strongly encourage all my patients to do. I recommend doing your exercise program where you feel the most comfortable. If a gym is your choice, then join one. Many of my patients can get their exercise in and around their own home. Some prefer a personal trainer to come to their home, or work with them at a fitness facility. The best exercise for you is the one that you will do with regularity. A significant part of maintaining health and reducing your risk for developing disease is to exercise. However, people with inflammation often over do what they are capable of. Personal trainers are a great resource if this is the case, and if they are well acquainted with your condition and all of its nuances. Massage Therapy is a wonderful adjunct to your therapy but again, only if the therapist is well versed in what you suffer from. Be careful when choosing your lifestyle programs. It is important to move but only within the confines of your abilities and with properly trained support people you trust.
Stress; The body treats physical and emotional stress in the same manner. Stress is one of the most significant reasons chronic inflammatory diseases are escalating. Too much stress in our lives produces destructive hormones that alter many functions. It can alter thyroid function. It can decrease your resistance to disease, attack organs such as your heart and brain. It can alter your responses to insulin and ultimately, alter the way your body handles sugar. Stress causes your adrenal gland to hyper secrete a hormone called Cortisol. This hormone is sometimes referred to as the stress hormone. Other hormones are produced in response to stress and in combination with Cortisol can wreak havoc throughout the body. The internal damage done to organs, such as the liver, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, gastrointestinal tract, and cardiovascular system is extensive. We all are under too much stress. We can’t get away from it. Stress is a normal part of today’s life. However, the amount and severity of the stress we suffer in today’s society, is not normal. Marital Issues/Divorce, Financial Pressures, Job or Lack of a Job, Death of a Loved One, Lack of Relaxation, Children/Elderly Parents are some causes of stress.
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  • Welcome
    • Meet Dr. Harris
    • Do You Feel Lucky
    • Our Philosophy
    • Professional Affiliations
  • Paperwork
    • Health History
    • Digestive and Lifestyle Symptoms Assessment
    • Digestive Health Appraisal Questionairre
    • Female Hormone Self Assessment
    • Male Hormone Self Assessment
    • Medical Symptoms Questionaire
    • Nutritional Assessment
    • Gluten Sensitivity Assessment
    • Dairy Sensitivity
    • Toxin Exposure Assessment
    • Toxic Burden
    • Clinical Clues of Low Stomach Acid
    • Leaky Gut/Intestinal Permeability >
      • Candida Assessment
      • Causes of Leaky Gut Syndrome
  • Programs
    • From a Distance >
      • All Inclusive
      • Life in the Middle
      • Pay as You Go
    • Eye to Eye >
      • All Inclusive
      • Life in the Middle
      • Pay as You Go
  • Diet Lifestyle Environment
    • Diet
    • Lifestyle
    • Environment
  • Resources
    • Comprehensive Elimination Diet
    • Keto Diet Protocol
    • Daily/Weekly Physical Activity
    • Food Diary >
      • Daily/Weekly Food Diary
    • Recipe's >
      • Snacks/Appetizers/Soups
      • Entrees >
        • Breakfast
        • Lunch
        • Dinner
      • Salads/Desserts
      • All Things Coconut
    • Out of the Box NEK TV
    • Newsletters
    • FAQ
    • A List of Lists
    • Answers to QUARA
    • Blog
    • Power Point Presentations
  • Cancer
    • Cancer
  • Products
    • Xymogen Products >
      • Opti Cleanse Plus Creamy Chocolate
      • OptiCleanse Plus Vanilla Delight
      • OptiCleanse GHI Chai
      • OptiCleanse GHI Creamy Chocolate
      • OptiCleanse GHI Creamy Chocolate Stevia Free
      • OptiCleanse GHI Vanilla Delight
      • OptiCleanse GHI Vanilla Delight Sugar-Stevia Free
      • FitFood Lean Whey Vanilla Delight No added sugar, No Stevia 10 Servings
      • FitFood Lean Whey Creamy Chocolate No Added Sugar, No Stevia 10 Servings
      • Fit Food Lean Vanilla Delight 10 Servings
      • Fit Food Lean Complete French Vanilla Sugar and Stevia Free 10 Servings
      • Fit Food Lean Complete French Vanilla 10 Servings
      • Fit Food Lean Creamy Chocolate 10 servings
      • FitFood Lean Complete Dutch Chocolate
      • Fit Food Lean Complete Dutch Chocolate Sugar and Stevia Free 10 Servings
      • 6 Day Detox Micro Kit
      • 6 Day Detox Micro Kit
    • Pure Encapsulation Products >
      • Detox Pure Pack 30 Packets
      • PureLean Fiber 343 grams
      • PureLean® Protein
      • tPureLean® Whey 432 g
      • Athletic Pure Pack 30 packets
      • KetoBrain Energy 300 grams
      • BCAA Powder 227 Grams
    • Biotics Research >
      • MetabolicBiome™ Plus 7-Day Kit - Hydrolyzed Collagen Protein
      • MetabolicBiome™ Plus 7-Day Kit - Organic Pea Protein
      • NutriClear® >
        • NutriClear® Free
      • NutriClear® Plus
      • NitroGreens®
    • Thorne Research >
      • MediClear-SGS - Vanilla™
      • Medibolic
      • FiberMend Prebiotic
    • Natural Blend of Herbs and Spices >
      • Natural Blend of Herbs and Spices
  • Services
    • Eye to Eye >
      • All Inclusive
      • Life in the Middle
      • Pay as You Go
    • From a Distance >
      • All Inclusive
      • Life in the Middle
      • Pay as You Go
  • Books
    • Book; Our Modern Mortal Trilogy
  • NitroGreens
  • New Client Register/Sign In