South Florida holistic doctor shares top 3 must-have vitamin supplements at Fresh Fest 2015

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Feb. 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Gathered on blankets in an intimate outdoor setting along the beautiful Downtown West Palm Beach intercoastal, Dr. Woliner presented nutritional insight at Fresh Fest 2015. Drawing in an estimated 3,500 health and fitness aficionados, Fresh Fest is an all out cosmic celebration that intertwines Health, Fitness, Wellness and Holistic Living, to thread together a beautiful experience. The event boasted a variety of fitness classes, formats and incredible instructors, chefs and guest speakers, including Dr. Woliner. Valentine’s Day kicked off without a hitch, bringing people together for one main cause – to live a healthier lifestyle!

The personal discussion-group setting allowed for lots of interactivity during Dr. Woliner’s keynote speech. Questions were asked about vitamins to take for hypothyroidism and rheumatoid arthritis.

Top 3 Must-have Vitamin Supplements for Overall Health

1. VITAMIN D

Benefits:

·      • Potent inhibitor of cancer cell growth

·      • Immune system regulation

·      • Healthy bones and teeth

·      • Promotes calcium absorption


Foods high in Vitamin D:

·      • Salmon

·      • Sardines

·      • Egg yolk

·      • Shrimp

·      • Milk (fortified)

·      • Cereal (fortified)

·      • Yogurt (fortified)

·      • Orange juice (fortified)

Supplement Suggested?

Yes! The average adult would need to drink at least 6 cups of milk to get the recommended amount of Vitamin D. Too much dairy can cause acne. Also, Vitamin D can be absorbed from the sun. However, without proper skincare protection, this could cause skin cancer. Therefore, Dr. Woliner recommends taking Vitamin D supplements to get your fix!

2. MAGNESIUM

Benefits:

·      • Helps reduce muscle aches and pains (great for those with fibromyalgia)

·      • Fights constipation

·      • Reduces heartburn

·      • Reduces high blood pressure

·      • Naturally relaxes nervous system

·      • Promotes flexibility & bone strength

·      • Supports better enzyme function

·      • Diabetes – enhances insulin secretion

·      • May prevent stroke, heart disease, period pain, and more

Foods high in Magnesium:

·      • Dark, leafy greens (Spinach)

·      • Nuts and seeds (Pumpkin)

·      • Fish

·      • Soybeans/Black beans

·      • Avocados

·      • Bananas

·      • Dark Chocolate

·      • Yogurt/Keifer

·      • Figs

Supplement Suggested?

Maybe. If you’re not consuming enough of the above foods, it’s recommended to add a magnesium supplement to your diet to make sure you’re getting the recommended daily value.

3. FISH OIL

Benefits:

·      • Reduces dry skin

·      • Helps protect against stroke and heart attack

·      • Reduces anxiety & depression

·      • Boosts immune system

·      • Aids in weight loss

·      • Supports healthy pregnancy, fertility and skincare

·      • Anti-inflammatory

Foods high in Fish Oil:

·      • Cold-water fish and shellfish

·      • Plant and nut oils

·      • Walnuts, flaxseed

·      • Algae oils

·      • Fortified foods

Supplement Suggested?

Yes! Some fish contain a fair amount of iodine, which we don’t want to intake in excess. Fish oil supplements will help give you enough of the good stuff you need to support a healthy system.

“Overall, food is always more important than supplements. Fill your plates with a clean diet of veggies and fruits… locally grown is even better,” Dr. Woliner said. “If you’re still lacking in the BIG THREE vitamins, supplements are a great support.”

When chatting with Dr. Oz during a brief photo opp, Dr. Oz agreed, functional medicine is the way to go.

About Dr. Kenneth Woliner & Holistic Family Medicine

Dr. Kenneth Woliner established his reputation upon therapies that strategically merge natural cures with modern-day pharmaceuticals. The distinguished physician combines his mainstream credentials from University of South Florida College of Medicine, with his degree in nutritional medicine from Cornell University to create a holistic alternative approach.

At Holistic Family Medicine, Dr. Woliner specializes in the treatment of thyroid conditions, diabetes, yeast infections, weight management, Grave’s Disease, Hashimoto’s Disease, adrenal fatigue and other common and hard-to-treat conditions.

For more information about Dr. Woliner or Holistic Family Medicine, visitwww.HolisticFamilyMed.com, call 561-314-0950, or email patients@holisticfamilymed.com. “Like” Holistic Family Medicine on Facebook at http://facebook.com/aboutHolisticFamilyMedicine, or follow us on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/holisticmed/.