Healthy lifestyle choices

Hey guys today we are going to just have a quick chat about making simple healthier lifestyle choices throughout the day. There are many choices throughout our day that can make big differences over time that we can make to help get us a little bit more exercise or eat a little better.

Fitness

• One thing to do is when you go to the grocery store resist the urge to park in the closest spot or due online pick up. Park in the furthest parking spot and get your groceries yourself.

• Whenever the situation presents itself take the stairs if possible

• Do cardio for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. This can help aid in weight loss, regulate blood pressure

• Add in weight lifting 2-3 times a week this helps body composition

• If you are at a desk stretch every hour or so for a few minutes. This helps with blood flow

Nutrition

• Eat out less and use whole foods when preparing meals

• When eating meals eat 2-3 less bites

• Drink more water. This helps control weight, boost energy, and improve quality of skin

• Lower your sugar intake. High sugar affects our mood, ages our skin, and negatively affects digestion

• Eat at least one dark green leafy vegetable a day

• Drink green tea. Green tea promotes weight loss and improves mental alertness. It has also been linked to reduction in cancer rates and heart disease

• Take vitamins. B vitamins, vitamin C, and zinc

• Use more herbs and pepper to season food and less salt. Salt leads to high blood pressure leading to a number of health issues.

• We all like eating out for lunch but replace most lunches with a high protein smoothie. We have great smoothies right here in MBS fitness

Mental

• Perform a quick session of deep breathing in the morning

• Try yoga

• Reduce the amount of time on social media

• Do something you love. Read a book, certain hobby, eat a certain food.

• Plan a future event. Whether that is going out with friends, going out to dinner, or a vacation. This gives us something to look forward to

• Before bed try to wind down by either reading a book or taking a bath. Stay off screens

  If you are in need of assistance, you can reach out to Maple Leaf Health and Wellness. If you need that initial boost, feel like progress has stalled, or if you just don’t know where to begin, Maple Leaf Health and Wellness can help guide with life coaching, nutrition counseling, and weight loss therapy with GLP-1.

  How to Schedule an Appointment with Maple Leaf Health and Wellness

  To make an appointment with one of our providers head over to our scheduling link. After you submit the information, we will reach out and offer appointment times.

  Thank you for reading and I hope you have a wonderful day,

  -Dan and Janae with Maple Leaf Health and Wellness

Physician Assistant Janae Wilson set to join staff at Maple Leaf Health and Wellness.

We’re excited to welcome Janae Wilson, PA-C, to Maple Leaf Health and Wellness.

Janae has been a physician assistant for 10 years with a strong foundation in exercise physiology and advanced training in functional and nutrition-focused medicine. Her passion lies in hormone optimization, preventative wellness, weight loss, and longevity-focused care.

She has experience across urgent care, primary care, orthopedics, and currently practices in a health and wellness clinic-bringing a well-rounded, patient-centered approach to care.

Janae lives in Starke County and is especially excited to serve her local community, offering access to wellness-focused care in a small-town setting where options are often limited. She truly believes in practicing what she preaches, both personally and professionally.

Outside of the clinic, Janae enjoys life with her husband and daughter. Together they love to adventure, ski in the winter, and care for their growing backyard petting zoo-including a donkey, pony, goats, and two new puppies.

We are thrilled to have Janae bringing her heart for wellness back home.

Why should I try direct primary care in Knox and Northwest Indiana?

Direct primary care is a growing trend in the healthcare industry that works outside of traditional insurance-based care. Direct primary care eliminates many of the complex issues that arise with insurance, most notably offering unlimited access to your provider for a fixed monthly rate with no co-pays. The direct primary care model focuses on providing high quality health care that is accessible and affordable. But what truly makes direct primary care stand out? Here are a few reasons why you should try direct primary care in Knox and Northwest Indiana.

1. Affordable, transparent pricing

   One of the biggest benefits to direct primary care is it’s cost effectiveness. With traditional health care there are often many hidden fees, confusion on what is covered and how much, as well as unexpected bills. In direct primary care, patients pay a fixed monthly fee that covers many services including primary care and urgent care services. If you are an individual looking to avoid some of the financial stress of traditional insurance-based health care, direct primary care provides a solution. The answer to “Why should I try direct primary care in Knox and Northwest Indiana?”, because it offers quality care that is friendly on the budget.

2. Accessibility

   I am sure most can relate to the frustration of waiting in the traditional health care system. It often takes weeks to sometimes months to see your provider and then when you finally see them the access is usually limited to 15 minutes or less. Actually the average time spent with your provider is 7 minutes. This access is further limited by having to go through a phone tree and talk to everyone except your provider. Direct primary care removes these barriers by establishing direct communication with the patient via phone, text, or email any time of day. Direct primary care also guarantees same day or next day appointments. In this ever increasing busy world, the ability to quickly reach your provider for medical advice is huge!

3. Preventative care

   Direct primary care and preventative care go hand in hand. Traditional health care often focuses on treating illness rather than preventing it. In direct primary care we take time to build relationships with our patients allowing us to proactively address potential health issues. For Indiana residents this approach can lead to better health outcomes.

4. More time with your provider

   As discussed above, one of the major frustrations with traditional health care is the lack of time spent with your provider. Traditional health care providers often carry large patient loads leading to rushed visits. In direct primary care, your provider intentionally has a smaller patient panel size to ensure your appointments are 30-60 minutes. This additional time allows the relationship to build mutual trust and make sure all concerns are thoroughly addressed. If you are in Indiana and value a deep collaborative relationship, this is a great reason you should try direct primary care.

5. Comprehensive care tailored to you

   While physical health is important, in direct primary care we do not just focus on physical health. We take a holistic approach focus on emotional and mental well-being as well. If you are looking for a comprehensive care model such as this, direct primary care may be for you.

6. No more insurance hassels.

   Insurance is one of the biggest sources of pain in traditional health care. Whether it be prior authorizations, denials, co-pay structures that are confusing, making sure things are in network, etc. it can start to feel overwhelming. This entire system is bypassed in direct primary care as the patient pays their monthly fee directly to the provider.

7. Better health outcomes

   The direct primary care model often leads to better health outcomes as there is a big emphasis on the provider-patient relationship. This focus on preventative care and personalized attention often leads to patients being more likely to address concerns and adhere to treatment plans, as they feel like a partner and supported by their provider.

8. Ideal for uninsured or underinsured

   For individuals with high deductible health plans or no insurance at all, direct primary care offers an affordable alternative. Since the monthly fee covers a wide range of services, costly out of pocket expenses are greatly reduced.

How to Schedule an Appointment with Dan

To make an appointment with Dan head over to our scheduling link. After you submit the information, Dan will reach out and offer appointment times.

Thank you for reading and I hope you have a wonderful day,

-Dan with Maple Leaf Health and Wellness