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April 2025
SPRING INTO STRENGTH A Road Map to a Revitalized You
pruning a rosebush or trimming wild grass — removing dead stuff to allow new things to grow. April is a great month to clean up and renew your habits in a positive direction, and there are several ways to give your body and mind a refresher without going to extremes. From my experience, people tend to lose their grip on their health goals if they hit the ground running too quickly. Just as it didn’t take an instant for your body to reach the point where lifestyle changes were necessary, self-care milestones won’t materialize overnight. Instead of immediately fasting for three days, commit that time to watching your diet more carefully and eliminating excess sugars and other unnecessary foods sensibly. Increasing your water consumption is probably a good idea as well. It’s amazing how quickly most bodies will adapt to even the slightest positive change to our routines. Of course, improvements to our physiques don’t matter if we don’t also pay attention to our mental health. I always look forward to the spring and summer, as brighter skies and longer days encourage more social gatherings. Spending time with loving and supportive company is as important to our health as what we eat and how we keep fit. Again, the simple things often have the most significant effect on how we feel.
I’m excited to shift back to hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities. I try to take good care of myself throughout the year. Still, spring and summer are when all those wonderful barbecues and other gatherings with friends and loved ones fill me with companionship, seasonal fruits, and vegetables to flush out the old and welcome the new within myself. I hope this season and next give you plenty of opportunities to do the same. Nature always provides us with plenty of gifts to live healthy and happy, so spruce up, get out, and embrace this time of renewal! And if you need to add a health check-up to those spring-cleaning plans, don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m happy to discuss your needs and work with you to develop a personalized plan for your continued physical and mental vigor. Every day and season is a chance to shine in new ways. Whether you take it to the golf course or the grill, I wish you the best spring yet! –Dr. Tom Sladic To order supplements or blood work, call 248-912-2962.
It’s time to clean up the clutter — and not just in your home.
Now that the weather is getting nicer, this time of year is perfect for giving your health a fresh start. Although focusing on your physical well-being should be a yearlong goal, there’s something about the springtime — when many of us have a natural inclination to get out — that puts plans for self- improvement into motion. Just as you’ll likely be emptying and reorganizing your stuffed closets soon, you must also give your body room to grow. If you’re still feeling the impact of a wintertime diet, this is the perfect time to reduce your sugar intake and incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. There’s a physiological phenomenon called autophagy in which the body gets rid of dead cells and reorganizes to allow new cells to come in. Think of this natural process as
THOUGHT OF THE MONTH
“To know and not do is not to know.” –Stephen R. Covey
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CRASH AND BURN
WHY FAD DIETS FAIL
As summer draws near, many people are embracing detox diets, intermittent fasting, low-carb programs, or other buzzy regimens to slim down. Before you fall for the latest dieting fad, consider this: About 95% of all these diets fail to produce lasting weight loss! Why are so many popular dieting regimens self-defeating? Here are the primary reasons and better strategies to try. DISRUPTING YOUR METABOLISM Crash diets clash with your body’s basic needs, setting you up for intense cravings and rebound eating. Low-carb and ultra- low-calorie regimens may seem to work quickly because they reduce water weight and deplete the body’s stored glycogen. Depriving your body of essential nutrients, however, can trigger cravings and binge eating and can slow your resting metabolic rate so much that you gain more weight in the future. Intermittent fasting is also hard
to sustain because it clashes with a dieter’s natural hunger patterns and daily routines.
SIDESTEPPING UNDERLYING ISSUES Many people try to diet without addressing the underlying reasons they overeat. Perhaps eating is a coping mechanism for dealing with low self-esteem or past trauma. Without exploring those reasons and finding alternative comforts, a crash diet is unlikely to work in the long run.
SO, WHAT DOES WORK? Consider working with a dietitian or a therapist to examine your relationship with food. Rather than cutting out entire food groups, balance your plate with a mix of vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and healthy fat. Read food labels and monitor your daily calories, protein, carbs, fats, fiber, and sugar. Finally, focus on small changes you can stick with rather than a drastic diet overhaul. As you work with your body instead of against it, remember: Our bodies crave consistency!
PERPETUATING THE YO-YO CYCLE Restrictive diets also fail to change a
person’s basic relationship with food. Many dieters slash their intake to ease their guilt or to punish themselves for binging. This can result in a repeated diet-and-binge cycle, reinforcing the dieter’s despair. Over time, the muscle loss and metabolic slowdown caused by diet-and-binge cycles make it even harder to slim down.
THE ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT YOU’RE LIKELY MISSING
B12 Benefits You Need to Know
Even the most physically active people need reminders of everything they need to do to be their best selves.
LOW LEVELS, HIGH RISK Despite the availability of B12 in everyday foods, sudden changes in dietary habits and specific stomach ailments can lead to deficiencies. Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or Crohn’s disease may experience lower levels of B12 due to some of the medications used to treat those conditions. Additionally, low levels are typical among people who change to vegan or vegetarian diets without incorporating supplements to replenish the amount they usually receive through more traditional meals. If B12 levels drop too low, receiving a series of weekly shots is often necessary to return them to normal. PERFECTION PROPORTIONS FOR PEAK HEALTH The right amount of B12 each person needs is based on several factors, including gender, age, pregnancy, and whether or not that individual is breastfeeding. Generally, adults need at least 2.4 micrograms daily to avoid experiencing the signs of deficiency mentioned earlier. Please contact us today for more information or pointers on ensuring your body receives the B12 it needs for healthy everyday living.
In the months ahead, we’re devoting space in this newsletter to spotlight vitamins essential to a strong body and spirit. This month, we focus on one of the most important — and most commonly overlooked — ingredients to good health: vitamin B12. WHY B12 MATTERS Our bodies are only as efficient as the fuel we use to keep going. If you’ve been feeling exhausted lately, feeling pins-and-needles sensations in your legs or hands, or are experiencing forgetfulness or moodiness that’s out of character, you may be running short on B12 — a critical source of bone strength, proper nerve function, and cell development. Although it is not naturally produced in our bodies, we can receive it through standard multivitamins or by consuming shellfish, fish, dairy, eggs, and meat. People who strictly avoid animal- derived foods can obtain them through certain supplements, fortified cereals, and breads.
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GINGER VEGGIE STIR FRY
With delicious vegetables seasoned with tangy ginger, this recipe is sure to please vegans and meat-eaters alike!
Ingredients
• 4 tbsp olive oil divided • 2 tsp fresh chopped ginger root, divided • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 tbsp cornstarch • 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
• 3/4 cup julienned carrots • 1/2 cup snow peas • 1/2 cup halved green beans • 3 tbsp water • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 1/4 cup chopped onions • 1/2 tsp salt
PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: ROSETTA NISSLEY A Path to Essential Energy “I didn’t have a lot of energy and was always dragging. I didn’t have any energy to try to lose weight. My brain would also go blank at times. “After working with Natural Solutions for Health, I now have energy and lost weight. My brain is also a lot better. I can do a whole day of work before I get tired, and I don’t get as many brain fogs. My brain doesn’t go blank on me as often as it used to. I can keep stuff straight now in my mind, and my weight is great. “Natural Solutions for Health’s program is great. Keep on the way you have it, Dr. Sladic!” –Rosetta Nissley
Directions
1. In a large bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. 2. Add broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and green beans, and toss lightly. 3. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes. 4. Stir in water and soy sauce. Add onion, salt, and the remaining ginger; cook and stir until the vegetables are crisp and tender.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1. Same Body, New Life
2. Work With Your Body to Unlock Lasting Weight Loss
An Overlooked Vital Vitamin
3. Ginger Veggie Stir Fry
Patient Spotlight
4. The Hard Work Behind Megan Thee Stallion’s Stunning Look
THE PLAN BEHIND MEGAN THEE STALLION’S FITNESS Hard Morning Workouts, Nutrition, and Drive
Bodacious and outspoken, Grammy-award- winning performer Megan Thee Stallion continues to stun fans with her revealing outfits as much as her explicit rap lyrics. But she drives herself as hard at the gym as she does on stage. In a Women’s Health magazine piece, Stallion discusses her daily exercise routine, an intense plan that proves she earns her glamor the old-fashioned way. Her mornings start with a green kale, apples, turmeric, ginger, and collagen powder drink, along with magnesium for muscle aches and vitamin C supplements. Studies have proven that hitting the gym in the morning gives you a psychological boost, and Stallion takes full advantage of it. “If you start your day with sweating and squatting and punching and lifting and doing ab
workouts and stuff, you have no choice but to really tackle your day the same way,” she says.
unique muscular needs. Her routine varies between Pilates, strength training and weight lifting, and HIIT (high-intensity interval training). She looks forward to cardio if she’s feeling angry or sad because she says it gives her an opportunity to zone out on an elliptical or stair machine. While many female athletes approach weight training with a touch of hesitation, Stallion is all for it. “I definitely do a lot of thigh, leg, and arm focus,” she says. “Building arms and thighs makes the waist look snatched.” On rest days, Stallion watches anime, plays with her pets, and enjoys an Epsom salt soak in the tub. “Overall, a workout feels good if you’re doing it for yourself,” she says. “Don’t do it because it’s trendy or because you want to look like somebody else. Just be you and do it for the right reasons.”
But Stallion’s workout isn’t just about her muscles, as the rapper claims building stamina is as essential as building up her thigh muscles. She spends 60–90 minutes popping squats on stage during shows, moves that require strength, endurance, and flexibility, and her workouts reflect her
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