Look Leaner for Summer With Just a Few Newport Beach Pilates Workouts

According to Howard Sichel, a chiropractor and president and co-owner of Power Pilates in New York City, Pilates does more than just tone and firm your core. By initiating all movements from your center, you'll improve your posture and look leaner in just a few workouts, he says.

Newport Beach Pilates is a full-body system of specific exercises that focus on the core postural muscles (abdomen and back) and help keep the body balance.  Newport Beach Pilates, a form of exercise that branched off of yoga in the early 1900's,  builds strength in your core and can help you to look great for summer!

Because of the positive effect Newport Beach Pilates can have on your spinal column, many chiropractors have begun offering classes out of their offices.  Since Newport Beach Pilates does not require heavy equipment, this trend has been catching on like wildfire!   All you need is a bottle of water, some comfy clothing, a simple yoga mat, and of course your Newport Beach Pilates class!

We all know how important it is to look our best on the beach, so book your Newport Beach Pilates class now and start stretching your way to a sexy, strong stomach and core!  

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Newport Beach, California 92660

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Orange County Weight Loss: Support and Planning Are Keys to Success!

Chances are, if you live in Orange County, weight loss has probably crossed your mind at some time or another. Its natural to want to look and feel your best, but to actually change your eating and exercise habits is one of the most difficult things to do. Most people need the help of a professional when they undergo a major change their lifestyle, but they attempt to do it on their own. This is why the Orange County weight loss plans of individuals are not successful in the long run. 


The Orange County Weight Loss Program at Gateway Wellness has designed a strategy to help individuals meet and keep their fitness goals. The program is based on time-tested, successful methods of losing weight and it draws on multiple principles and schools of thought.  Things that are essential to successful weight 
management are support, planning, and a lifestyle change.  

Enrolling in our Orange County weight loss program can help with all of those things!  

Losing weight steadily and safely with the help of a professionals and good support team is the best way to be successful at maintaining your Orange County weight loss goals.  To enroll with the professionals at Gateway Wellness, visit our New Patient Center or book an appointment online. 

 The sooner you reach out for help, the sooner you will be on your way to fitness! 

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Orange County Chiropractors Offer Tips On How To Eat Better

Is there anybody who doesn't constantly attempt to eat better? That's a question that many medical scientists and Orange County chiropractors ask themselves on a regular basis. This is because 66% of the American population is overweight and seems to have a difficult time sticking to a healthy eating plan. For some people it's a matter of being over stressed and overworked while others are busy with family, school and whatnot. Regardless of why you might be having a difficult time eating right there are things you can do to help ensure that you need is best as possible all the time.

• It's not about low-fat versus low-carb. You can actually eat foods that are less fattening and consume fewer calories without having to eat less food so be sure to pick and choose carefully when deciding what to eat. Eating foods with too few calories will cause you to be hungry much sooner than you want to be and you'll consume more food than next time you eat you can avoid this by eating foods that are lower in fat and not just calories.
  
• Do not diet! You need to change your lifestyle. It's not about saying "I can't have that because I'm on a diet" but rather "I don't want that because I no longer eat that way".
  
• Consider keeping a food journal for months or a least a very few weeks to be aware of what and when you're eating. Additionally paying attention to physical cues that your body gives you can help you determine what your body needs. It's also a good idea to ask yourself "am I really hungry" and make sure you're eating because you're actually hungry and not because something smells good, are stressed out, or are board.
  
• Do not restrict the food you eat. Though this may sound somewhat odd it's actually true that there are no such thing as bad foods but only in appropriate portion sizes. Neglecting certain food groups will cause you to crave those foods and even begin bidding on them.
  
• Try to avoid bad carbs and eat as many good cards you can. Good cards include fruits, vegetables, and unrefined grain such as brown rice. They are extremely high in fiber which slows absorption and fill you up before you take into many calories.
  
• Eat less red meat. Some doctors may disagree with this but the fact that red meat is loaded with lots of saturated fats and has been linked in some studies to an increased risk of cancer.

Orange County Chiropractors Advise On Food Cravings

The Orange County chiropractors of the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center focus on a great number of things to help keep their patients healthy and help them live a healthier and more productive life. This includes all things food and even food cravings. There is an ongoing and heated debate about whether or not food cravings are a matter of the mind are general health issue. Though those responsible for researching this matter share different opinions at the moment there is plenty of common ground to be found within the debate and the staff at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center have begun incorporating these early findings into their dietary programs.

For example is recently been discovered through several studies that women tend to crave specific types of food much more than men do. It's been found that this is due to a woman's hormones. Individuals who constantly crave foods that are high in fats and sugars have been found to sometimes have complications regarding their health. Regardless however of why you crave what you do medical scientists now know and agree that food cravings stem from a complex combination of emotional, hormonal, and biochemical factors. One of the biggest factors for cravings is blood sugar imbalance while emotional and hormonal imbalances contribute to cravings too though on a far lesser scale.

It's important to manage your cravings and make good decisions regarding the food you eat in order to live as long and as healthy as possible. If you are having difficulty managing your cravings you might want to try one or all of the following tips from the Orange County chiropractors at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center.

• Do not skip meals. Skipping meals causes your blood sugar fall low which causes food cravings and binge eating.
• Avoid eating too much sugar and too much salt as these can make cravings much worse.
• Reduce the ingestion of drinks like coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks. Drink water instead.
• Avoid artificial sweeteners.
• Reduce your intake of processed foods.
• Exercise regularly because studies are showing that exercise reduces cravings for foods that are not necessarily good for you.

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Orange County Chiropractor Urges Others To Think Outside The Box For Body And Health

The Orange County Chiropractors of the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center recently held a free wellness class in Mission Viejo which dealt with ways to stay healthy. The class from start to finish was full of extremely useful and surprising information and everyone who attended left with a better understanding of how to live a healthy lifestyle. During the class Orange County Chiropractor Dr. Victor Rafa shared a lot of information about things both healthy and unhealthy and went into the details regarding these things.

Dr. Rafa opened the class by addressing stress and how it, more than nearly everything else affects your body in negative ways. In fact the Orange County Chiropractor stated that it's not accidents nor trauma that causes the body to get out of line and further stated that stress is in fact the biggest cause of aches, pains, and other aliments. He then urged anyone suffering from such things and high stress to visit an Orange County Chiropractor regularly in order to eliminate stress and alleviate aches and pains.

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Dr. Rafa then brought up the subject of Carpal Tunnel and how he sees patients suffering from this problem on a regular basis. Many times carpal tunnel can originate not only from the wrist but in many cases from the back and muscles surrounding the neck, shoulder and arm. The Orange County Chiropractor went on to tell attendees that once a back or neck begins having problems many health issues can rear their ugly heads, one of which happens to be Carpal Tunnel. If you or someone you know is suffering from Carpal Tunnel it's wise to visit an Orange County Chiropractor for treatments that address the cause instead of others that simply mask the symptoms.

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Dr. Rafa then moved onto the main top of the evening which was living healthy. He began speaking about this topic buy urging several things. The first being that everyone take some sort of vitamin supplement if they are not eating properly. He further added that a lack of vitamins can lead to back, neck, and a whole host of other health related issues. His Orange County Chiropractic center the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center, carries all types of vitamins that patients will find useful. Next he turned his attention to eating right and gave tips and suggestions on things that should be limited or omitted in our daily diets. He cited four main foods that should be avoided, which are as follows:

1. Sugar - Breaks down your teeth and results in sudden energy crashes.
2. White flour - because it's bleached and contains no nutrition value whatsoever.
3. Salt - Extremely bad your heart
4. Preservatives - Processed foods such as MSG, hot dogs and bologna.

Avoiding these types of foods will result in a healthier body and keep those nagging aches and pains away. Eating the proper foods gives your body the necessary nutrients it needs to keep itself running at optimum levels. The Orange County Chiropractor also noted that when individuals consume the aforementioned foods over long periods of time it places them at risk for a variety of serious health issues.

At the conclusion of the lesson on proper nutrition Dr. Rafa began speaking about other ways to avoid and alleviate stress. One of the best ways to avoid and reduce stress is to get plenty of sleep. The Orange County Chiropractor put heavy emphasis on getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night. Doing so allows the body to deal with daily stress and ready the body and mind for the next day. He also provided attendees with an interesting tip related to sleep. If a doctor prescribes you a mattress you can use the mattress as a tax write off! Using this to your advantage will not only help you save money but will help you afford a mattress that will allow you to sleep more comfortably. The final key to getting a good solid nights rest is pillows. Sleeping with a bad pillow actually does more harm than good and can negatively affect the whole body leaving you tired, sore, and achy the next day.

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Next up the class dealt with more ways to reduce stress and stay healthy. Orange County Chiropractor Dr. Rafa urged attendees to do several things. These where:

• Drink plenty of water - Distilled, Spring, and tap water are great choices while Spring water is best for drinking while you exercise.
  
  
• Get some sun - While prolonged exposure to the sun is dangerous regular short term exposure does a body wonders. Sun light actually causes the body to create Vitamins A and D! A time outdoors will do you good!
  
  
• Get fresh air - Getting outside for fresh air is not only refreshing but great for your body too. It's also important to be sure that you breathe properly taking full breaths as often as you can. The more oxygen your body receives the better it functions.

The next topic covered was an eye opener for everyone. The Orange County Chiropractor spoke of Flu shots and urged those in attendance to stop and consider the risks before going in for one. Dr. Rafa was quick to point out that there are studies that show Flu shots actually increase the risk of Alzheimer's in anyone who receives these shots. Flu shots have also been shown to decrease the body's immunity to many other types of diseases as well. Instead Dr. Rafa recommends that people do the following in order to avoid contracting the Flu.

• Avoid sugar
• Get enough rest
• Decrease stress
• Exercise
• Eat garlic
• Wash your hands
• Avoid the flu shot!!

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Following the lesson on Flu shots, Dr. Rafa moved onto talking about just how a healthy day should play out. A healthy day begins with a positive mindset followed by proper stretching and then a proper breakfast, which means no donuts and coffee. He went on to state that breakfast should be the biggest meal of the day and all subsequent meals should be reduced in size. Furthermore he urged everyone not to eat dinner late or go to bed full as you will wake up tired because the body spend a lot of energy digesting the meal you ate just before you retired.

Dr. Rafa next moved onto speaking about just how poorly aligned necks, backs, and joints can result in a myriad of different health issues. These issues can range from minor to debilitating but can be cured by an Orange County Chiropractor with regular visits. He urged everyone to contact a Chiropractor if they experience any of the following problems.

• Headaches
• Irritability
• Nervousness
• Loss of muscle control
• Vertigo
• Blurring of the eyes
• Thyroid issues

The final portion of the class dealt with several different topics. These included migraines, Tachycardia, heartburn, and the nervous system and how all other systems rely on the nervous system for everything. Dr. Rafa reminded everyone that these and most other issues can be effectively treated by regular Orange County Chiropractor visits. Should you have any questions about Dr. Rafa, these monthly classes or his services please contact the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center for assistance. They also have an Orange County Chiropractic website that lists all of their services and contains tips for healthy living.

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Orange County Chiropractor To Offer FREE Monthly Classes Dedicated To Weight Loss and Bodily Health

Those who want to lose weight and begin living a healthy lifestyle will be happy to learn that Orange County Chiropractor Dr. Victor Rafa and his staff at Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center are now offering monthly classes dedicated to living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Emphasis will be on the body and how to keep it healthy and pain free so that patients can live a quality life. The health professionals at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center know that Orange County weight loss can be difficult and that sometimes even the most ardent of individuals give up on their weight loss goals.

It is for this reason that these Orange County Chiropractors have worked with their staff to create monthly classes that teach people how to make smart choices with regards to exercise, diet, and their bodies. These programs have been created by dietitians, Orange County Chiropractors, and weight loss professionals so attendees can expect each class to be extremely well rounded and cover the specifics of getting and staying healthy.

Those interested should write this information down and keep it handy.

• To register: Call (949) 454-8811
• Location: 24002 Via Fabricante Ste. 501 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
• Day: 2nd Wednesday of every month
• Time: 6:30pm
• Price: FREE!

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The topics at these monthly classes will vary and each one will focus on something new. Those who attend multiple classes will discover that these classes cover everything from the importance of vitamins, weight loss, and what types of foods are best when you want to live a healthy lifestyle. Best of all, every single one of these monthly classes is FREE! Classes are scheduled to take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month and all that's required to attend these classes is a simple phone call. Dr. Rafa and his team of Orange County Chiropractors and Orange County weight loss specialists can be reached at (949) 454-8811 for those who want to register for these classes. Classes begin at 6:30 in the afternoon and will be extremely informative. If you've often thought about starting a weight loss regimen but don't know how or where to begin make sure you attend these classes!

Should you have any questions about any of these Orange County weight loss and health classes, please contact the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center for assistance. You may also wish to visit their Orange County Chiropractic website for all the details surrounding not just these classes but the details on all their services as well.

Orange County Chiropractic Help In Mission Viejo

There a lot of people who live with aches and pains everyday all the while wishing they could live a pain free and a more healthy lifestyle. The majority of these people honestly want to make changes and alleviate their pains but have no idea how or where to begin. Even with the advent of the Internet many people have a hard time discerning fact from fiction online when they begin searching for help with things like diet, stress management, and aches & pains.

Fortunately wellness centers such as the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center in Mission Viejo exist to assist individuals looking help in these areas. Dr. Rafa and his team of Orange County Chiropractors offer a multitude of services which aim to treat patients without medicines as well as expensive and hindering surgeries. Not only will you find Orange County Chiropractors at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center but you'll also find health professionals who can help you with the following:

• Chiropractic Care
• Physical Medicine
• Medical Doctor Exam
• Massage Therapy
• Pilates
• Pre and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
• Lifestyle Advice
• Nutritional Counseling
• Spinal & Postural Screenings
• Laser Hair Removal
• Thermage & Mesotherapy
• Physiotherapy
• Custom Orthotics

All of the services offered by these Orange County Chiropractors are designed to help alleviate and eliminate the aches and pains that keep you from living comfortably and pain free. From simple Chiropractic treatments to nutritional counseling and Mesotherapy, you'll find it all at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center. Life is short, too short to live with pain so why not consider visiting an Orange County Chiropractor?

You may contact Dr. Rafa and his team directly via email and you may visit their Orange County Chiropractors website. The website is full of useful information related to not only their services but tips on how to live healthy, along with explanations as to how and why their services work. Don't waste another minute living with pain or an unhealthy lifestyle!

Alternative Cures To What Ails You

The majority of most people lead very busy lives and often find themselves in a position that makes it difficult to care for oneself. Balancing work, spouses, children, private time, and even friends can be an extremely arduous task on the best of days. Our demanding lifestyles leave little time for and can make healthy living complicated. With so much on our plates already we often find ourselves tired and unwilling and sometimes unable to eat right and exercise. Lack of exercise and poor diet however can lead to a multitude of ailments, all of which can be life threatening if left untreated. Add the stress our daily lives place upon us and you've got a recipe for disaster.

Even for the busiest persons with virtually no free time there are methods and treatments they can partake in to help maintain good health. Centers like the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center in Mission Viejo have health professionals on staff ranging from Orange County Chiropractors and Acupuncturists to weight loss professionals and Dieticians. These types of centers place an emphasis on the health and well being of every individual and help their patients plan for and carry out choices that will enable them to live healthier. Offering a myriad of different programs, these centers take aim at common and some uncommon problems that might adversely affect the lives of their patients. Things like stress, aches and pain, and massage therapy, all help to relieve the symptoms and causes of the things that plague their patients.

Of course such wellness centers accomplish all of this with non invasive treatments and without expensive and sometimes crippling medication. Furthermore the health professionals at these centers focus on treatments that require no surgery. Over time and free of medical procedures that can slow them down, patients of wellness centers find that their lives and health improve slowly but steadily. Certainly there are some issues that require surgery or heavy medication however most of the little and sometimes the more painful or irritating physical issues we encounter can be treated without the need for such things, allowing a patient to continue on with their daily lives unabated and unhindered.

Many people wonder exactly what can be treated at a wellness center after hearing from a friend or relative who's recently been treated at one. The fact is that health professionals at a wellness center can treat many things. It's not uncommon to see treatments for ADHD, allergies, chronic headaches, and Scoliosis at wellness these wellness centers. Additionally the weight loss programs available at these places are customized for each individual and their needs rather than providing all patients with the same treatment. Many centers like the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center also offer Active Release Techniques treating problems related to tendons, ligaments, and muscles. This treatment alleviates the pain associated with headaches, soreness, and fatigue.

In a time where individuals have begun seeking alternatives to expensive and more traditional medicines, many have turned to these wellness centers in the hope that they can be cured of what ails them without great expense and without painful medical procedures. Their success stories can be found all over the internet and at the wellness center websites.

Orange County Weight Loss Programs At Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center

Weight loss is something everyone will think about or even consider at some point in their lives. In some instances individuals decide they want to be in shape and want energy back while others delve into the weight loss world for medical reasons at the urging of a doctor. Whatever the reason might be it's never a bad decision to get healthy and get in shape.

Getting in shape however whether your health depends on it or not is not always an easy journey. Busy lives, lack of sleep, overworking, and stress can make eating right and finding the time to exercise difficult. Furthermore many people try to live healthier but don't know how to eat right and don't know how much exercise they need. That's where the Orange County weight loss professionals of Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center come in. These health care professionals have years of experience behind them as well as techniques and special programs designed to help you stay on track and reach your Orange County weight loss goals.

Being overweight can adversely affect an individuals life and the longer one stays out of shape the more potential there is for serious health issues to rear their ugly heads. Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure are but a few of the serious health problems an individual might develop if they remain overweight and out of shape. The Orange County weight loss programs at the Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center however have been designed by a team consisting of medical doctors, dietitians, and psychologists with over 100 years of combined knowledge and practice in the weight loss industry so that anyone who engages in one of the programs will be able to meet their goals.

At Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center the Orange County weight loss team focuses on changing the lifestyles of their patients rather than focusing on a "diet". The term diet refers to a temporary change in eating habits whereas using the word lifestyle is indicative of changing both eating habits and exercise habits permanently. Those who change their lifestyles are far more successful than individuals who diet. With access to dietitians, advise and information on healthy meal replacements, and support groups Gateway Rehab and Wellness Center makes living healthy an achievable goal!

If you or someone you know would like to begin and Orange County weight loss program but are unsure of how and where to start contact us today to have any questions you might have answered. You may also visit our Orange County weight loss website for a full list of details surrounding our programs.

Orange County Weight Loss Program Targets The Individual

Unless you have the metabolism of the Tasmanian Devil and plenty of time to exercise each day, it's very likely that weight loss is a concern of yours. The degree to which it concerns you will depend on your current weight and any looming health issues you may have but regardless, keeping your body fit and maintaining a healthy weight helps you to avoid many of the health issues that arise from being overweight and out of shape.

Here at Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center we have put together a terrific Orange County weight loss program that is meant to be simple and easy to understand as well as follow to help ensure the success of those we help. Additionally this Orange County weight loss program targets the individual instead of focusing on a group or general goals. Each one of us have different body types, are of different ages, and have different needs. The program essentially consists of weekly Orange County weight loss lessons and workbooks designed to keep you motivated and on track. Best of all we have designed this program to provide our patients with delicious yet healthy food replacements as opposed to some of the more boring and bland replacements found in other programs.

Most individuals struggle to reach a healthy weight despite some of the harsh consequences that they face if they do not which is why our Orange County weight loss program has been designed from the ground up to be motivating and easy to follow. Studies show that you can improve your health greatly by losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds, even if you need to lose more than that and so we encourage those of you who might be overweight and have a desire to lose that weight to contact us with questions you might have or to begin the program. You may also visit our Orange County weight loss website for additional details surrounding the program.