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Here you'll find our October articles. In the left hand column, you can view previous Gene Smart Minutes (a one minute clip with health and wellness advice from Dr. Chilton), along with fun and interesting pieces that we think you'll enjoy.

Have Fun with Fitness!

Summer is coming to an end. The kids are back in school, and soon the temperature will cool and the leaves will begin to change colors, welcoming the autumn season. With so many exciting changes around the corner, fall is the perfect time to start making little changes in your personal life to make a big impact on your health. Have fun with fitness and improve your health! Read More.

Will An Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

October is National Apple Month, and we are happy to celebrate this delicious, good for you fruit! Apples contain high levels of polyphenols, which are natural compounds in foods that work with our genes to keep us healthy and reduce whole body inflammation. Now is the perfect time to head out to your local apple orchard to taste some of the seasons’ best (and polyphenol filled!) fruit. Read More.

Where Does Your Health Rank?

Our Nation is suffering from an epidemic of inflammatory diseases. And, despite the best health care system in the world, it is getting worse, not better! Our Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Ski Chilton pioneered awareness of the connection between inflammation and many chronic diseases. He wrote about the epidemic of inflammatory diseases in his first book, Inflammation Nation, which was published in 2005. Even since then, the statistics have become more alarming. Read More.

Is Your Diet Rich Enough?

Polyphenols help to increase your metabolism and enhance the genes that protect us against inflammatory diseases. One of the best ways to get your polyphenols is through high polyphenol vegetables. In addition to polyphenols, vegetables are chock full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Are you getting enough polyphenols in your diet?  Read More.

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