Your Prevention Prescription: Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention
Antioxidants are substances that prevent damage to cells caused by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that have lost an electron, thus are unstable. These free radicals basically steal electrons from other molecules in effort to heal themselves, ultimately creating new free radicals in the process. By stealing electrons, it can cause damage to DNA, leading to the possible development of...
Read MoreFree Radicals Don’t Stand a Chance!
We’re loving our new Pharmanex Biophotonic Scanner! We introduced this new device to you in January, which measures your antioxidant level in the bloodstream. These antioxidants are vital in the fight against free radicals, which can cause cancer. If your levels are low, Dr. LaTorre can prescribe supplements to get them up and to get you to your healthiest...
Read MoreIt’s National Nutrition Month!
March marks National Nutrition Month, a campaign for health by the American Dietetic Association. This year’s theme is “Eat Right with Color.” With spring under way and summer following behind, the fruits and vegetables are growing again and will be at their most vibrant color. Spinach, peppers, tomatoes, grapes…they all have incredible nutritional value, filled with...
Read MoreYour Prevention Prescription: Anti-Aging Starts with Exercise and Diet
Americans spend roughly $14 billion each year on plastic surgery, most of the time as an attempt to look younger and halt the signs of aging. However, the most important anti-aging can be done at home int he form of exercise. Exercise is hailed by most as the number one way to fight disease and aging. It benefits every aspect of the body, mind and spirit. You should try to do cardio, core and...
Read MorePharmanex Biophotonic Scanner
We’re excited to introduce the Pharmanex Biophotonic Scanner to the LaTorre Wellness Center! This device measures your antioxidant level, or Skin Caretoniod Score, in the bloodstream. These antioxidants are vital in the fight against free radicals, which can cause cancer. If your levels are low, Dr. LaTorre prescribes supplements to get them up and get you to your healthiest point! If they...
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