by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | May 7, 2024 | Optimization
Do several days of gray skies make you feel down? And when the sun finally emerges, does your mood lift dramatically? The catalyst may be vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin.” When your skin is exposed to sunlight, it manufactures vitamin D3, the active form of D in your...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Apr 30, 2024 | Optimization
Is there anything better than feeling upbeat and optimistic? Starting and ending each day in a state of happiness benefits our health and well-being, protects against depression, and helps us resist stress. When I see a patient struggle to experience happiness, it’s...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Apr 23, 2024 | Optimization
During office visits, I always ask my patients if they exercise. Lately, many of them reply, “Yes! I play pickleball!” This isn’t surprising, since an estimated 36.5 million pickleball players are currently active in the U.S. Pickleball — a racquet sport combining...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Apr 2, 2024 | Optimization
We all want to live to be 100, but if you’re 100 and miserable, what’s the point? Living a long life is only rewarding if you’re in good health. It’s important to know how to stay flexible as you age. We’ve all seen the occasional elderly person who’s stooped and...
by Dr. Jonathan Schmidt | Mar 12, 2024 | Optimization
Protein’s a popular topic, particularly among my female patients. In fact, there’s a growing obsession with protein across the U.S. Both men and women (and not just high-powered athletes) are interested in the value of protein and wondering if or how they should add...
by Dr. Jacob Brandon | Mar 5, 2024 | Optimization
We’ve all had one of those nights: We drift off into a fitful sleep, wake up at two in the morning, and lie awake until five. After a night like that, dawn comes too early. It’s time to get up and start your day… but you do it drowsily and not at peak performance. If...