Eating To Look Younger Part 1, posted on January 11, 2016 by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, DC

As we start the New Year here are some great foods to add to your diet to help you feel and look healthier and enable your skin look younger.

      Collagen: Collagen is used to make connective tissue for the skin. So does Vitamin C.  An interesting source of collagen would include honey. Honey has an amino acid in it called proline which is used to make collagen. Sweetener of choice – Honey.  I would avoid artificial sweeteners.  Bell peppers are a great source of vitamin C.

      Essential fatty acids: EFA's nourish the skin, help maintain skin integrity and keep skin cells performing optimally. "Essential fatty acids, a component of all cell membranes in the body, regulate the flow of nutrients, waste materials, and water in and out of cells—which keeps you looking young."  Flax oil and walnuts.

      Liver Cleansers: Foods that keep our livers cleansed of toxins, heavy metals and fats make our whole body function more efficiently. This makes us happier, which affects how we look. Plus, a healthy liver brightens our eyes and tightens our skin.  Best food for our liver – beets!  Also, green foods like broccoli and spinach take away the craving for sweets.  When you crave and eat sweets you are creating a process for wrinkles called glycation.  A wrinkle causing food would include yogurt.

      Fresh herbs for flavor: basil, dill and parsley. If you have puffy bags under your eyes in the morning, you are almost certainly consuming much more salt than you need.  Another problem is alcohol: It dehydrates you and can make your skin sag. The worst combination is alcohol and salt, which causes puffy dark circles under your eyes. Don’t go to the bar and have chips and beer. Use fresh herbs instead of salt.  Sparkling water instead of alcohol.

     Crunchy vegetables: Fresh raw veggies are as good for your grin as they are for your skin! Celery, carrots, string beans and cauliflower contain cellulose which helps scrub stains from your teeth—giving you a whiter, brighter smile. Both the cellulose and the [other] fiber in these foods act as abrasives that clean and remove bacteria from teeth.

   Alkalized Antioxidant Rich Water:  Alkalized water is the most anti-aging water there is. This water tastes different and hydrates the body easier and faster than other waters. The high level of  antioxidants in this water when it is fresh make it beneficial for both the inside of the body, and the outside. Drinking this water allows the skin to become properly hydrated, which improves facial muscle tone and reduces wrinkles.


Get checked by Dr. Sherry Yale, DC at TLC Holistic Wellness in Livonia, MI if you are not sure what foods are best for you to eat. Dr Yale uses a simple, non-invasive method called NRT or Nutrition Response Testing to evaluate what your individual body needs are, and what foods your body wants. Contact Dr. Yale today at (734) 664 - 0339 to schedule your no-charge initial consultation & screening evaluation.

What Are Antioxidants?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, DC

As you listen to your favorite Detroit radio station, you will hear advertisements praising the virtues of a newly discovered foreign fruit that is rich in antioxidants. You also see similar ads on the side of big Bloomfield HIlls busses. Why all the hype about antioxidants?

For Detroit folks that are unfamiliar with antioxidants: these chemicals break down or neutralize free radicals. A free radical is an unstable atom or molecule that affects cell membranes. Free radicals are produced by normal biological processes. Dr. Denham Harmon proposed in 1956 that free radicals underlie the aging process.

Not only are free radicals contributing to my wrinkles but they may make me fat!

According to Zane Andrews, PhD, a neuro-endocrinologist at Monash University. Andrews believes these molecules damage the cells that tell us we are full. As time passes these satiation sensors become weaker and our appetites become stronger.

One of the best ways to combat free radicals in Michigan is to eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidants. The Mayo Clinic suggests these antioxidant-rich foods readily available in Bloomfield HIlls grocery stores and Detroit farmer’s markets:

• Carrots, apricots and other yellow and orange fruits and vegetables
• Blueberries
• Spinach and other green leafy vegetables
• Tomatoes
• Beans, peas and lentils
• Fish, especially salmon
• Nuts

There are also many powerful antioxidant herbs and nutritional supplements that are available in our office. Call (734) 664 -0339 today to schedule a no charge consultation with Dr. Solomon at TLC Holistic Wellness to determine if you can benefit from more antioxidants in your diet. 

Another excellent way Detroit folks can fight free radicals is by drinking alkaline, antioxidant rich water created by a Japanese water processor. This 40 year old company has been making these water filtration systems that have helped people slow down the aging process. One glass of this water has the same amount of antioxidants as 2 and 1/2 pounds of blueberries!

If you live in Livonia, Bloomfield HIlls, Farmington Hills, Novi or the Detroit area and would like to sample this water contact Dr. Fischer by phone (248) 382-8668 or email drfischer@tlcholisticwellness.com.

TLC Holistic Wellness in Livonia

Friday, October 17, 2014 from 9:00am - 2:00pm

Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9:00am - 4:00pm

Enjoy tasty health treats, Experience our raw energy soup. raw pizza and much more.  Learn how to be "Cooklessly Slim" Great for weight loss, especially belly fat.. Eat great treats, get great recipes straight from our Health Books. (Author Signing)   Speak to our nutritionist about your health questions. Learn about in depth searches  for "causes" to find natural solutions.

Get hormonal tested on the spot. Try our new space age tech laser for pain, and get checked for out for all your hidden back and neck problems.

Free massage that targets areas of stress and tension.

 

Everything is complimentary, no obligation.

Come meet Dr. Linda Solomon, DC, CCWFN, Natural Foods Chef,

Certified Clinical Whole Food Nutritionist, Holistic Chiropractor.

Event held at TLC Holistic Wellness, 31580 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150.

This is a Free event. Please call (734) 664 -0339 for additional information. 

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Creating New Healthy Traditions - Happy Holiday Eating

During the holidays, it is not unusual for people to begin following unhealthy eating habits. Not only can these habits lead to weight gain, but also affect the person’s bodily system, including their digestive system. Here at TLC Holistic Wellness, Dr. Carol Ann Fischer encourages her patients to create new healthy traditions that involve beginning a habit of healthy eating during the holidays.

Some tips we offer for creating a new healthy tradition are:

1. Eat a small, healthy snack before holiday meals.

2. Be realistic in your goals for happy holiday eating.

3. Help cook some of the holiday dishes and control what ingredients you use.

4. Socialize during holiday events to avoid overindulgence in food.

A common problem we see in our patients is that they often skip meals before holiday meal time in order to eat what they want during their family dinner. But this doesn’t help them with weight loss or maintenance, because the body goes into starvation mode, holding on to the additional calories. It also provides for an imbalance in the digestive system.

We offer many holistic wellness services aside from chiropractic care, including whole food nutrition education, herbal supplements, and diet help for patients looking for assistance with their new healthy traditions. Contact us today at 734-664-0339 to learn more about creating new healthy traditions for the holidays and beyond.

Yours in Good Health,

Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., N.D.