Mental Diet: Cherry juice Good for Sleep? We drink a lot of juices, but
cherry juice is not a typical juice found in popular American diets. A new
study from Northumbria University believes drinking cherry juice helps

people not only sleep longer without waking up, but helps people sleep
better too. Researchers discovered that “tart cherry juice” increases the
body’s melatonin levels, which are responsible for decreasing day time
sleepiness and increasing a better night’s rest.

Diet: Sip Tea to Warm Up and Stay healthy: Well, the weather outside
is frightening… as the old song, “Let it Snow” sings, which makes the season
perfect for brewing tea! Brew tea to improve heart health, lower your risk
of Parkinson disease (according to the National Institute of Health) and even
burn a few more calories. While more studies are needed to prove tea’s
benefits, one way it will help this season is cutting back calories spent (and
weight gained) from other sugar and fat laden holiday hot drinks!

Exercise: Sitting all Day is Hurting Your Health! Research reveals that
prolonged times sitting can cause everything from muscle strain and a slower
metabolism to increasing your risk of heart disease! Pennington Biomedical
Research Center published a study by Dr. Marc Hamilton who eliminated
chairs from his

work life and home and got rid of his back pain, lost 15
pounds, and improved his posture. Alternatives at work include a standing
desk, exercise ball and a chaise lounge- all shown by research to be better
for your back, spine and metabolism than the traditional chair!

Optometry : Will it hurt when I am fitted for Gentle Molding? No. Gentle
Molding does not hurt. Gentle Molding patients wear the lenses while they
are sleeping. Before going to sleep, patients may experience some minor
lens sensation when their eyes are open. The lenses are not designed for
comfortable open-eye wear, although the vision is good when the lenses
are on and the lenses don’t hurt. However, when patients close their eyes,
the lenses feel great. As with any lens, a damaged lens, mishandling or
debris under a lens may result in discomfort.

If you would like to see if you qualify forGentle Molding, please call our
office at 256-353-1871 and schedule a free consultation.

Wellness/Prevention : Coffee can Prevent Skin Cancer? According to
a study presented in the USA this week, researchers claim that one of the
more common forms of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, can be prevented
through many people’s favorite morning drink. Researchers followed more
than 30,000 people and state that women who drink more than 3 cups of
coffee a day decrease their risk of getting basal cell carcinoma by 20%!

Quote: “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts
are conscious of our treasures. ” -Thornton Wilder

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