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While you are awake, the light from the sun, indoor lights, and electronics goes into your eye, hits your retina, is transmitted to the suprachiasmatic nucleus,... and then to the pineal gland. This is an area of the brain where serotonin is synthesized into melatonin based on the light/dark signal. If light is hitting this area, melatonin synthesis is suppressed and cortisol production is ramped up. If light is not hitting this area, melatonin is formed and cortisol is suppressed. This is crucial because melatonin, your rest and relax hormone, makes you feel tired and enhances your sleep quality. Cortisol, on the other hand, is your get-up-and-go hormone. It is responsible for signaling your body to make energy and motivating you to be active. As would make sense, you want the hormone responsible for sleep highest near bedtime and lowest in the morning and vice versa. To use the power of light, expose yourself to 15 minutes of sunlight each morning, and as the day turns to night, avoid screens and bright lights. Also, pick a bedtime and try to stick to it. For me, it’s 10:00 pm, and then I’m up by 6:00 am. Just following this simple principle alone can lead to dramatic changes for so many people when it comes to their sleep quality and overall health. See more

The facts are in, the science is beyond question. Sugar in all its forms is the root cause of our obesity epidemic and most of the chronic disease sucking the l...ife out of our citizens and our economy and, increasingly, the rest of the world. You name it, it’s caused by sugar: heart disease, cancer, dementia, type 2 diabetes, depression and even acne, infertility and impotence. Now, as far as this question is concerned, it’s important to take a look at the whole diet instead of just focusing on one ingredient in your coffee. Are you consuming sugar throughout the day? What about hidden forms of sugar? The truth is: food manufacturers put sugar into everything from ketchup to bread and all food products in between. It’s usually not the little bit of honey that someone adds to their coffee that’s the problem; it’s the massive amount of sugar food companies add to their products.

Treating Joint Pain Better. Enabling the body to heal joint pain can be done by reducing inflammation... naturally. Through an anti-Inflammatory diet, oxygen treatments, and increased supplementation, joint pain can easily reduce from an 8 or 9 to a 2 or 3... sometimes within one 15 minute treatment. Reach our to Progressive Medical Atlanta for more details #progressivemedicalcenter #jointpain

Thyroid Disorders affects 1 in 8 women. Over 60% of those with thyroid issues have no idea they have an issue. Left untreated, it can lead to low energy, a decreased metabolism, infertility, and decrease overall ability to fight off disease. Our doctors can better identify thyroid disorders and their root causes. Some causes or complications may be: - Epstein-Barr Virus... - Low Iodine - Immune system overreaction - Systemic Inflammation - Excessive stress If you’re feeling tired, stressed, unable to cope with complicated things, brain fog, memory issues, cold all the time, or generally fatigued, it’s time to take action. Life can be full of energy and ease with the proper diagnosis and treatment plan that we will provide you. #hypothyroidism #hyperthyroidism #hashimotosdisease #thyroiddisease #progressivemedicalcenter #atlanta See more

Upgrading your morning routine can be as simple as switching from coffee to Matcha green tea. Add a nut milk of your choosing for a delicious and healthier morning beverage. Matcha releases caffeine slower than coffee so you don’t experience such a crash. It also contains polyphenols and theanine to enhance health and promote a feeling of calm. New leaf for 2020? #progressivemedicalcenter #matcha #atlanta

How does Ozone help shorten colds? By exposing oxygen to bugs that thrive in environments without oxygen... destroying the bugs. Have a virus/cold/flu/bacteria? Progressive offers ozone therapy to get you back to healthy sooner! #progressivemedicalcenter #coldseason #fluseason #fluvaccine

There's still time to get your health in order before 2020 arrives! Call us today for appointment availability: 770.676.6000

Progressive Medical Center: Filling in the blanks in gut health and digestive issues for over 20 years!

One of the most surprising things our patients dealing with arthritis learn is how an inflammatory diet can cause arthritis pain. Each patient at Progressive gets a customized profile for low inflammatory foods, supplements & therapies to lower inflammation, and the option of regenerative stemcell therapy to help regrow cartilage in worn joints. So much of pain management can be accomplished with simple changes and simple therapies. We highly encourage anyone dealing with a...rthritis to give our center a call today and reduce their pain Phone: 770.676.6000 Web: https://www.progressivemedicalcenter.com//condition-arthr/ Location: ATLANTA (4646 N Shallowford rd) #arthritis #arthritisrelief #atlantaarthritisfoundation #atlanta #rheumatoidarthritis #painfree #regenerativemedicine

Get a jumpstart on your health before the holidays! Our Progressive Detox plan can give you a quick reset in as few as 3 days. Rejuvenating, relaxing therapies and nutritious supplement plans can reset you body for optimal energy and a happy mind during the hectic holiday season. https://www.progressivemedicalcenter.com/spa #progressivemedicalcenter #integrativemedicine #functionalmedicine #detox #holidaycheer

Get ready now. There will be lots of standing, walking, running errands, and hopefully dancing this holiday season. Make sure your joints are up for the challenge