Health-Maximizing Nutrition

Step one: “Let your food be your medicine.” - attributed to Hippocrates about 500 BC, it still makes sense. Garbage in, garbage out. Fad diets come and go, but consuming moderate portions of a wide variety of proteins, vegetables, and fruits are probably a good idea. Try to eat more from the perimeter of the grocery store and minimize the middle. I like organic and non-GMO.

Step two: Keep moving. While I admire those who choose to run marathons, I don’t think it is necessary to work that hard. Just don’t become a couch potato. There is a middle ground.

Step three: We are built to interact with vitamins, phytonutrients, pigments, herbs, spices, flowers, mushrooms, etc. This is the natural medicine of the world.

Step four: While I am not a fan of the “Have a problem? Take a pill!” mind-set, there are times that one’s problems are severe enough that medicine is necessary. I do write prescriptions for eye problems when they are appropriate.

Step five: When all else fails, then one must resort to surgery.

With that in mind, we have a fair selection of supplements available at our office (see step three). Also, Dr. Scearce will be glad to discuss your individual concerns. After-hours services are available.