Dr Donna Polk
June 2017
www.drdonnapolk.com

5 Steps to Optimal Health
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The first step a program is Healthy Nutrition and there are ten basic rules:

1. Never skip a meal again (keep the calorie burning furnace burning)
2. Eat real, unprocessed foods (if man made it do not eat it)
3. Eat balanced meals (protein, fat, and carbs in every meal)
4. Choose a protein as the main nutrient in your meal
5. Add some healthy fats (avocado, nuts, seeds, cold water fish, and olive oil)
6. Add real carbohydrates (whole grains)
7. Add non-starchy vegetables (green and brightly coloured)
8. Eat snacks (keep the calorie burning furnace burning)
9. Eat solid food (fiber)
10.Drink enough water(body weight x .7 = no. of ounces to drink)

The second step of the program is Stress Management:

1. Make downtime a daily practice (you are important)
2. Put your life in perspective (don’t sweat the small stuff)
3. Keep track of stress signals (heart rate increase, blood pressure, anxiety, yelling)
4. Get enough sleep (6-8hours)

Third, avoid all toxic chemicals including:

1. Nicotine
2. Alcohol
3. Refined sugar
4. Artificial sweeteners
5. Illegal drugs
6. MSG, additives & preservatives
7. Fake fats and fat blockers
8. Caffeine
9. Certain prescription drugs




Welcome and Enjoy!



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About Our Practice
Dr Polk delivers gentle and conservative care for Neck and Back Injuries, Sports Injuries & Extremity Injuries utilizing hand and instrument manipulation, electrical therapies, ultrasound and cold laser. Dr Polk provides custom strengthening and stretching programs along with nutritional supplement recommendations.

Our office recommends:
Juice Plus, Biofreeze, FootLevelers Custom Orthotics and Nutriwest Products.

Ansley Chiropractic Associates  1544 Piedmont Rd Ste 402 Atlanta GA 30324 Phone 1: 404-745-9877
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