Optimum Health Primary Care

04/30/2026

Is a restless brain keeping you up at night, prolonging your time to fall asleep, limiting how much sleep you get, and the quality of sleep you experience?

See if some of these recommendations can help you quiet your thoughts and get better quality sleep.

A racing mind at night is never fun, but there are things you can do to find calm. Here, find 4 expert strategies and learn more about mind racing at night.

04/27/2026

QUICK lunch ideas.

If you’re looking for healthy lunch ideas, these recipes are exactly what you need. From sandwiches to salads, these recipes are ready in 10 minutes.

04/20/2026

Ideas for high protein, low carb dinners

These high-protein, low-carb dinner recipes feature delicious spring produce like spinach, broccoli, asparagus and peas.

04/18/2026

Workout of the week:
In practicing what I post, I so enjoyed the first workout I did by Juice and Toya that I wanted to try another one. This was total body workout as well with each body section getting is own focused time. Strength Training in HIIT style. I like the layout, especially with doing this after a morning run.
Give it a try. Stay healthy.

This 30 Minute HIIT workout is the perfect flow to mix in with your weekly training sessions. This workout targets the entire body and it is highly effective...

04/15/2026

In recognition of National Stress Awareness Month, I introduce to you box breathing.

Box breathing is a breathwork technique that relieves stress and boosts focus. Learn how to practice box breathing and find guidance for getting started.

04/13/2026

Healthy breakfast ideas

Start your morning on a nutritious note with these high-protein, high-fiber breakfast recipes to help support digestive and metabolic health.

04/11/2026

Workout of the week:
In practicing what I post, I tried this Pilates workout. I don't do pilates typically so this was outside of my normal workouts. It was low impact. It included weights which I liked. For those individuals who like Pilates, you may like this YouTube channel. It's free and can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Ready to sweat and have some fun Pilates style?Today we have a full body interval style cardio Pilates class that focuses on building endurance, building fa...

04/09/2026

Looks pretty tasty!

(Recipe of the Week) Chicken Salad is an easy lunch or make-ahead meal that is always satisfying. Add some diced avocado, and serve it in a lettuce wrap or all by itself for a great whole-food quick meal.

BLT Chicken Salad

(via: https://bit.ly/4bXO9h8)

ingredients

4 cups chicken, cooked and shredded or sliced
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced (optional)
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or sour cream)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

directions
Mix the chicken, bacon, tomatoes, celery, red onions, and green onions.
Mix the mayo, vinegar, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix the salad with the dressing and enjoy, preferably with or in lettuce!

Notes: Use paleo mayo or homemade and bacon that is uncured, no-sugar-added to make this dish approved for the 30-Day Metabolic Comeback Challenge. Find all recipes of the week on our Pinterest boards: https://bit.ly/3VhrcuT

04/09/2026

We are into the next quarter of the year. How are you doing on your health goals?

If you've found the motivation is waning, here is info on how you can work to build the self-discipline.

Want to build workout discipline, but struggling to start? These tips from mindset and fitness experts will help you develop self-discipline for exercise.

04/04/2026

Workout of the Week:
So in practicing what I post, this is a low impact, high intensity, strength-endurance workout. DEFINITELY a fat burner, sweat inducer working the entire body. What was unique is that they take away 5 secs of your rest period each round until it's gone 😳.

All in all, solid workout. Would do it again.

If you're looking for a FULL BODY workout that challenges you to build strength, endurance, and lose body fat , this dumbbell challenge will get you right 🔥...

01/10/2025

Optimum Health is closed today January 10, 2025 in response to Winter Storm Cora. Stay safe, stay warm.

07/30/2024

The Best & Worst Foods For Type 2 Diabetes
Certain types of foods result in a more dramatic spike in your blood sugar (and release of insulin), while others don’t have quite as significant of an impact.