Polo Health + Longevity Centre
711 Columbia street V3M 1B2 New Westminster, BC, Canada

So many women end up in our office frustrated by the lack of results from eating healthy and taking care of their body. Despite what we’ve been told, the number on the scale isn’t a simple reflection of the calories we consume vs. the number we burn. For women, difficulty losing weight is often linked to hormones. The main ones include:... Cortisol - this is our stress hormone. High or dysregulated cortisol can increase food addiction, sugar cravings, and making you store fat Estrogen - when it is too high, or too low, it can impact our weight, mood, and body composition. Insulin - I see insulin resistance so often in practice. This means that your cells are no longer responding to the production of insulin and cannot absorb the extra blood sugar, leading to its conversion into fat cells and a sugar addiction Ghrelin & Leptin - ghrelin tells your brain you are hungry, whereas leptin is our appetite suppressant. Sometimes the signal can become dysregulated between the 2 hormones, causing an increase in appetite and cravings, and a decrease in knowing when you are full. Thyroid - thyroid hormones are so important for your metabolism, managing how fast or slow it is. When the thyroid is sluggish, symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, constipation, among other problems can occur. Testosterone - is an important hormone for females, especially for body composition. A decrease in testosterone can lead to a loss of muscle mass and an increase in abdominal fat. So if you aren’t seeing results, let’s test and get answers. - - - - #polohealth #hormonalbalance #functionalmedicine #womenshealth #hormonalbalance #weightloss #weightmanagement #insulinresistance #pcos #hormonalhealth #estrogendominance #leptinresistance #weightlosstips @drlynnend

Not all supplements are created equal. While you might feel healthier for popping a multivitamin, do you actually know what’s in it? Amazon recently warned their customers that supplements purchased from them may be fraudulent, and the FDA has admitted to finding supplements containing things like steroids and antidepressants without the consumer knowing about it. We did the research for you so you can see side-by-side the value in which supplements you choose. Ready to upgra...de? Talk to us about professional grade third party tested quality supplements, whether you find them on our shelves or need to be pointed in the right direction, we can help! Head to our highlights to see some of our favourite doctor-approved, pharmaceutical-grade supplements. #polohealth #supplements #professionalgrade #quality #qualitymatters #thirdpartytested #supps #ultimatenutrition #bestsupplements #nutraceuticals @parsleyhealth See more

November kicks off Diabetes awareness month. All month long I will be sharing ways to help balance blood sugar and insulin levels. Diabetes ( Type 2) is one of the most preventable diseases, as your sugars are directly correlated to diet and lifestyle. The reality is, most people don’t know they are walking around pre-diabetic, because it’s a value that isn’t routinely checked... especially in thin people or people who don’t need to lose weight. This is an important one t...o remember. You don’t have to be overweight or obese to get type 2 diabetes. In fact, you can have a high blood sugar even if you look thin. Around 10% to 15% of people with type 2 diabetes are actually at a healthy weight. You’ve heard of skinny fat before or the mom / dad bod before, and as much as that’s become a joke for some, it can actually be quite dangerous because you can’t see what’s going on inside. Your diet is an important factor in your risk for diabetes. Even if you are thin, a poor diet can still result in visceral fat and visceral fat is one of the key components to insulin resistance and diabetes. A diet high in sugar and unhealthy fats, can increase the amount of fat in your body which can therefore lead to diabetes. Stress is also an underlying component to insulin levels. When we’re stressed and our body releases cortisol, it also raises our blood sugar levels. So if you experience stress for a long period of time, a chronically elevated blood sugar level may lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, and diabetes. Step 1: let’s check your fasting blood glucose levels and HbA1c #diabetes #november #diabetesawarenessmonth #bloodsugar #insulin #polohealth #lifestyle #prevention @daniellehamiltonhealth See more

This year small businesses need your love and support more than ever! Make it a priority to shop local this year for the holiday season! Giving the gift of health to your family, friends and loved ones is a wonderful idea, if we say so ourselves! Truly, our health is the most important thing we have right now, so let’s take advantage of this opportunity to optimize your health and wellness. We offer gift certificates that can be used toward Initial and follow up Naturopathic ...visits and medical visits, Acupuncture visits, IV therapy and vitamin injections, Aesthetic Medicine, functional lab tests or the infrared sauna packages. Supplements make for a great stocking stuffer, as do protein bars, mints and smart sweets! Happy Holidays from all of us at Polo Health to you! Thank you for all the love and support you show our small business every day See more

We heard you! Hoping to bring a little joy to everyone who needs it right now, we’ve decided to extend our Botox promo until the end of November! Stay tuned for more holiday skin care promos as we head into December! #polohealth #aesthetics #medicalaesthetics #botox #botoxspecial #novemberpromo #antiaging #finelinesandwrinkles

Cosmetic Acupuncture Face Map In Chinese Medicine, different areas of the face correspond to different organs and what's happening inside the body, which can reflect on the skin. Cosmetic Acupuncture helps all thes SMALL INTESTINE - This area of the face relates to the small intestine, it can be affected by poor diet, not enough sleep, dehydration, digestion, and stress. This area also gets congested really easily from sweat, so make sure you're properly washing your fac...e after working out to ensure no bacteria is going into the pores. LIVER - This area of the face relates to the liver and is most affected by stress, alcohol, caffeine, and not enough sleep or water. Stress reduction, limiting alcohol and caffeine, and increasing sleep and water intake can all help. HORMONES/OVARIES - The chin and around the mouth relates to hormones and the ovaries. You'll usually notice a break out or two around menstruation, or if you've got a gynaecological condition, like pcos or endometriosis, you might notice breakouts there consistently. Acupuncture and herbs, along with lifestyle and diet changes can help balance hormones. KIDNEYS - The area under the eyes relates to the kidneys. If you notice dark circles or bags under the eyes, your kidneys might be overworked. This can happen from not enough sleep or overworking. Try taking time for yourself to relax and rest and make sure you're getting 8 hours of sleep at night. LUNGS - If you have allergies, asthma, or you smoke, you might notice break outs on the upper cheeks. Quitting smoking and making sure your allergies are in check usually help. Also make sure you're taking deep enough breathes to ensure proper oxygen to the lungs and body. STOMACH - This area is almost always related to the diet. Dairy, gluten, and sugar are the #1 causes. Removing these from the diet will usually help a lot, if not completely. LARGE INTESTINE -This area of the face relates to how your body is eliminating. If you're not having regular bowel movements, you'll have a build up of toxins which get reabsorbed by the body into the bloodstream. Increase Fibre repost @silkandpalm #polohealth #aesthetics #anti-aging See more

The growing field of genetics, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics is so exciting because it truly allows for tailored and individualized medicine and preventative treatment protocols based on your genetic reports. We can take your genetic testing information ( ie 23andMe) and input it into a program that produces a detailed report on how your specific genes may affect your health and what we can do to help support you through diet, lifestyle, supplementation and other helpful re...commendations based on what you fundamentally require. If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to give us a call! Science and medicine is rapidly evolving in a powerful way and we love staying current with the newest anti-aging and longevity medicine tools #genetics #epigenetics #nutrigenomics #genes #prevention #personalizedcare #prevention #polohealth #diet #lifestyle See more

November kicks off National Diabetes Month and ‘Movember’- a time to raise awareness about Men’s health, prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s suicide. Prostate cancer is the number one cancer diagnosed for men, but its also the most treatable when detected early. A Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test will allow doctors to monitor if your levels increase and can determine the next course of action. All month long we will be sharing tips on how to natural support your blood sugars and prostate. Both deserve much attention! #movember #growamo #gettested #prostate #prostatecancer #menshealth #testicularcancer #november #diabetes #diabetesawareness repost @movembervan

Sounds about right for a Sunday! Save the laundry for a rainy day, and get outside for some of this glorious sunshine and gorgeous leaves! How are you spending your Sunday? #polohealth #sunday #sundayvibes #sundayfunday #sunshine #vitaminD #laundry #selfcare #recharge #reenergize

Estrogen dominance/excess is not necessarily about how much estrogen you have as a standalone hormone; it is about how much estrogen you have in relation to your other hormones, including progesterone, testosterone and DHEA. We need all of these hormones to function optimally and thrive both physically and mentally, and all levels need to be properly balanced In estrogen dominance, there is an imbalance in these hormones, namely progesterone, and progesterone is too low i...n relation to estrogen. This is where these symptoms noted here typically arise, because progesterone helps to offset and keep estrogen under control. It’s also important to note that perimenopausal women can and often do suffer from estrogen dominance. Between the ages of 35 and 50, a woman’s production of estrogen goes down by 35% BUT progesterone decreases by 75%!!! Women in this demographic are especially vulnerable to estrogen dominance because not only do they continue to make estrogen, but they are often exposed to too many xenoestrogens (ie. chemicals that contain estrogen-like properties and are found in skincare products, cleaning products, processed foods, conventionally raised meat, etc) If you suspect estrogen dominance, let’s balance those hormones! #polohealth #hormonebalance #estrogendominance #estrogen #progesterone #hormones #womenshealth #menshealth @healwithpaula See more

Happy November A new month to reflect on what’s important, who and what matters most, and where you put yourself on that list. We wish you all the love and support you need, and are here to help you reach your health and wellness goals as we head into the last chapter of 2019. This is our prescription to you! Don’t forget, you have 2 months left to use your benefits! #polohealth #november #prescription #preacriptionpad #2019 #benefits #extendedhealth #love #support #health #wellness

Proud father and son! 90lbs down between the two of them! A huge congrats to them both, and not pictured here, their lovely wife/mom who lost her own incredible 26lbs

If we didn’t already know how important sleep was this really sends that message home. People tend to have more heart attacks on the Monday following spring's daylight saving time, according to a recent study , 24% , compared with the daily average for the weeks surrounding the start of daylight saving time, according to a study in the journal Open Heart.... Aside from the increase in heart attacks after people lost an hour of sleep, the researchers also found that on the Monday following the end of daylight saving’s time, when people gained an hour of sleep, heart attack numbers fell by 21% Not all hope is lost! The researchers did note that when they looked at the numbers of heart attacks on a weekly basis, instead of daily totals, the number of heart attacks during the week before and after the time changes stayed pretty much the same as other weeks examined in the study. This suggests that spring daylight savings may have affected people who were going to have heart attacks anyway So what does that mean? The hour change may disrupt circadian rhythms and interfere with cortisol levels and increase blood sugar when sugar levels are low. So if your heart is already stressed and you are already under pressure and have elevated inflammation then losing that hour of sleep could be that extra negative push that sends your heart into a heart attack. Interested in ways to combat this and stay healthy year round? We can help #daylightsavings sleepbetter #getsomesleep #importanceofsleep #heartattack #heartattackrisk #preventionisbetterthancure #sleepstudy #needsomesleep #daylightsavings #daylightsavingstime #polohealth Repost @dr.lisakoche See more

Vitamin D! One of the easiest things to optimize for a big impact on how you feel and function. The best way to test your Vitamin D level is by doing a blood test called 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D(not the 1-25 Hydoxy Vitamin D). There is some confusion around this because 1-25 is the active form of Vitamin D, but it does not show how much Vitamin D you have stored - which is what we need to know. It is important to get tested and get guidance on the right form and dose for you.... As you have probably heard, Vitamin D deficiency is very common, especially in Canada and the northern half of the US due to having less Sun exposure. However, even in sunny climates as people in general are staying indoors more and using sunscreen to reduce skin cancer risk. We don’t get Vitamin D from the Sun from about October until May each year in Canada. Raising Vitamin D levels can have a big impact on energy, mood, and immune function. Also pain reduction, bone health, and hormone function. Injections are 25,000-50,000IU compared to taking Vitamin D3 orally in typical doses of 1,000-2,000IU per day. Both will increase levels(if you take the right type orally) but studies show that injections keep levels elevated longer. #vitaminD #immunehealth #sunshinevitamin #polohealth #injectiontherapy #bonehealth #seasonalaffectivedisorder #seasonaldepression #mentalhealth Great info @phenomhpm

IV therapy is an incredibly powerful tool to help support your overall health. If you’re wondering how IV therapy can benefit you, book a consult with one of our ND’s or visit our website www.polohealth.com for more information on how IV’s can be incorporated into your treatment plan! Bonus- most IV’s can be claimed under your extended benefits for Naturopathic medicine #ivtherapy #vitamindrips #vitamins #minerals #myerscocktail #polohealth #highdosevitaminC #naturopathicmedicine @mynaturopathiclife

With the weather changing, our Infrared Sauna is open and waiting to keep you warm! Come in to get your sweat on, detox, support your immune system and relax #infraredsauna #sauna #sweat #health #wellness #warmth #heat #detox #weightloss #inflammation #antiaging #polohealth

Types of adrenal dysregulation: . BELLA BALANCED: Wakes rested, has energy throughout the day, sleeps well. .... ABBY UP-ALLNIGHT: Elevated cortisol at night resulting in sleep difficulty. . WENDY WIRED: Wakes stimulated, buzzing throughout the day, difficulty falling &/or staying asleep. . FARRAH FLATLINER: Chronic stress leading to cortisol depletion, complete exhaustion, difficulty healing &/or recovering. This can also be classified as adrenal fatigue. Repost @arynbar . What do you think YOUR cortisol curve looks like?! . #CortisolCurve #Stress #HPAAxisDysregulation #AdrenalFatigue #ThrowbackThursday #stress #polohealth #cortisol #hormones #hormonetesting See more

Complementary, integrative, mind-body, patient centred care is what we believe medicine is made of. It’s not a one size fits all approach, it’s a culmination of everything and everyone on your health team that dictates your overall health outcomes and longevity. We feel so lucky and grateful to practice this kind of medicine and be there for our patients in a way they need to be supported most #naturopathicmedicine #functionalmedicine #longevity #polohealth #integratedmedicine #conventional #alternative #lifestyle #mindbody #prevention #patientcenteredcare @biocurious_kayla

It’s Tuesday, and that means Dr. Galstyan, MD is in today helping beautify our lovely patients! Here she is doing PRP ( platelet rich plasma) with added vitamin C and Hyaluronic acid injections with Microneedling. This helps promote collagen production to promote healthy skin, fewer fine lines and wrinkles and a plumper healthier glow! Remember our Botox is on sale at 8.00 a unit for the rest of month! See you soon #polohealth #medicalaesthetics #PRP #microneedling #botox #fillers #hyaluronicacid #vitaminC #antiaging

Think TWICE if you are considering a Cortisone injection. Regenerative injections have a powerful healing effect. PRP and Prolotherapy are some of the best tools we have for helping people get out of pain and heal their chronic injuries. If you were to compare these techniques to cortisone there would be no comparison. While a cortisone shot may provide temporary relief from pain, eventually pain returns because the cause of the pain has not been dealt with. ... Pain typically comes from either: muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, or nerve. Cortisone does dampen pain and inflammation but does nothing to heal these tissues if they are damaged. That is where Prolotherapy and PRP can be wonderful tools because they initiate your body to heal damaged soft tissue structures so you get a long lasting healing effect that stops pain. As you can see by the graph above, the long term follow ups on pain scores dramatically favour regenerative injections over cortisone. That’s because you inject the cause of the pain and force the body to heal it. This provides stability to the joints, while increasing strength and range of motion. PRP is a solution of concentrated platelets that is introduced to the damaged structures which sparks a healing reaction that will take place over several weeks following treatment. Prolotherapy is similar, but uses a dextrose (sugar water) solution instead. Both can glue you back together without the suppressive effects of a cortisone shot. If you have questions, please reach out below to one our wonderful doctors that provide these therapies at our office. #prolotherapy #PRP #painmanagement #regenerativemedicine #injectiontherapy #polohealth #pain #inflammation #onsteroids #cortisone #alternatives #naturopathicmedicine @drtyna

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, each organ is associated with a distinct set of emotions. This is a fundamental idea in Chinese Medicine as many times a physical disorder is linked to a certain organ system that stems from an imbalance in the meridian. Think about the areas of your body that are trouble spots for you... and see whether or not these emotions are correlated for you. In order from right to left upper then lower: heart-lung-spleen/stomach-liver/gallbladder-kidney/bladder. If you suspect an imbalance, consider Acupuncture to help balance the organ systems! After all, you only have a few short months to use up your benefits for registered acupuncture #acupuncture #organsystems #traditionalchinesemedicine #TCM #polohealth #meridians #energy #qi #emotions

Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation also known as ozone therapy, is a cutting edge clinical therapy for purifying a patient’s blood and naturally fighting infections. It is the ultimate oil change for the body, which involves taking out a patient’s own blood and ozonating it outside the body and then infusing it back into the patient intravenously. Check out our stories to see @dreberdingnd giving @doctorsaf her Ozone therapy treatment recently. Ozone therapy has various potentia...l benefits including: Reducing the pathogen load of patients’ blood (Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi) Strengthening and modulating the immune system Reducing inflammation Removing heavy metals, mold, inflammatory proteins, excess cholesterol and other toxins from to blood Balancing blood pressure Increasing stem cell proliferation and mobilization in the body Increasing overall physical performance Check out @docere_clinics giving @drmarkhyman his Ozone treatment yesterday to help keep his Immune system strong #ozonetherapy #ozone #oxygentherapy #polohealth #healthylifestyle #health #healing #wellbeing #wellness #docereclinics

Halloween is around the corner, and keeping childhood obesity in mind, Dr. Polo shares some tips to make Halloween a little healthier this year!

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Hello all you wonderfully supportive followers ! We’re so grateful to have you here, and want to thank you for standing by us, showing your support through likes, comments, shares and saves! We are truly a sum of all our parts, and one of the most incredibly dynamic and passionate group of health care practitioners. If you aren’t yet following each individual practitioner, swipe right to see what you’re missing! And of course, follow them, share their posts, comment and forw...ard onto friends and family who you feel would benefit from the amazing content being shared! Dr. Polo’s page : @dr.allanapolo Dr. Jamieson’s page: @drew.jamieson Dr. Kassam’s page @doctorsaf Dr. Murray’s page @dr.kelseymurray.nd Dr. Mawji’s page @drmashaelnd Dr. Eberding’s page @dreberdingnd Dr. Jang’s page @drdavidsjeng Francesca Tomas’s page @tomasfrancesca Longevity compounding pharmacy @longevitycompoundingpharmacy Longevity Aesthetic’s page @longevityaesthetics #instagram #followers #like #support #comment #share #socialmedia #polohealth #healthcare #integratedmedicine #dynamicteam #multidisciplinaryclinic See more

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Vitamin D deficiency has some major impacts on health, mood, hormone function and immune function. We are currently testing our Vitamin D levels and can't believe the amount of deficiencies we are seeing in our Patient's, sadly it is only about to get worse given the seasonal changes and time spent indoors. It is crucial to not only test these levels, but properly supplement and repleat the values back to an optimal range ( We like to see levels as close to 100 as possible). Talk to us about testing your levels and vitamin D3/K2 oral supplementation, or D3 Vitamin Injections for larger doses needed.

Use it or lose it! Wouldn’t it be a shame to let your Naturopathic Medicine, Registered Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Clinical Counselling coverage go to waste? Now more than ever, our health should be top priority! Take advantage of any blood work or specialized testing ( Vitamin/mineral deficiency testing, food testing, hormone testing, heavy metal testing, SIBO/gut function testing etc) IV vitamin therapy and all drips, B12 shots, Prolotherapy/PRP for m...ain management, our Pound a day weight loss programs both 23 and 40days, Acupuncture and Cupping, Traditional Chinese Medicine, all Initial and follow up visits, and Professional Counselling before the end of the year. *** Of course, check with your insurance company to double check what they cover and how much you have left *** Give us a call at 604 544 7656, or book online. Don't forget we direct bill with most insurance companies, and ask that you bring your information with you to your visit to get set up! We hope to see you soon, and continue supporting you and your healthcare needs #extendedhealth #useitorloseit #polohealth #naturopathicmedicine #registeredacupuncture #TCM #counselling See more

Starting at 366lbs down in his first week to 352! 14lbs and feeling great! Let’s cheer him on, and help support him through this program. I have a soft spot for childhood obesity/adolescent obesity. As a young adult, the need to take control of the physical and emotional effects of obesity is crucial. This is where it’s my mission, with all your support here as well, to help motivate this amazing person to see the diet through and make the lasting lifestyle changes that are so so important! Good work this first week, you can do it

Is your ‘IBS’ caused by SIBO? Often we hear about too little micro flora/good bacteria in our gut, but what about an overgrowth of Bacteria in our gut? SIBO occurs when bacteria that normally grows in other parts of the gut start growing in the Small Intestine. It can be the culprit for a lot of digestive complaints include abdominal pain, gas, cramping, bloating and diarrhea. It’s a simple breath test to diagnose you, and once we get the results, an antibacterial protocol helps treat the bacteria. Give us a call if you’d like more info or if you suspect SIBO at the root of your digestive concerns #SIBO #guthealth #smallintestinalbacterialovergrowth #gutflora #digestion #polohealth #bloating #gas #diarrhea #stomachpain

Cheers to another October Promotion! Who knows, we may have a few more up our sleeve this month! Stay connected, and keep checking back in! This month we want to show our customers how much we appreciate them, so getting ‘holiday ready’ this year may feel and look a little different! Feeling and looking your best right now may be the light that gets us all through. Taking care of our health, both mental and physical is where it’s at. Supporting our immune system, prioritizing... sleep, taking our daily supplements, managing stress... and giving our skin a little love never hurt either! For the month of October, we are offering close to 50% off our Morpheus 8 by @inmodeaesthetics microneedling with radiofrequency treatment. Help boost collagen production while tightening the skin and chin area all with just 1 treatment. Minimized fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars with zero downtime and a minimally invasive, all natural treatment. Give us a call for more info, or to take advantage of this amazing Promo with Dr. Blyth MD #Octoberspecial #morpheus8 #inmode #microneedling #polohealth #finelinesanswrinkles #antiaging #customerappreciation #acnescars See more

October special!! For the month of October, take advantage of our $8.00 per unit Botox sale! As we head into fall, your skin may need some love from the summer sunshine. Let us help to rejuvenate your skin just in time for the holidays! Dr Galstyan, MD and Dr. Blyth, MD are top notch injectors that don’t over-do it. Both offer consultations if you’re wondering how you could benefit from Botox #medicalaesthetics #octobersale #promo #botox #antiagingmedicine #finelinesandwrinkles #prevention #skinrejuvenation

Motivation Monday This is what 60lbs lost look like. The visceral fat, the bad stuff, the stuff I always try to express to you, that although you can’t see it, it’s covering your organs. He has worked so hard to lose this weight and get back in shape. It was a true pleasure working with such a motivated, kind, focused and hardworking guy. Congrats my friend, I am so proud of you. This is a true example of not only the pounds lost, but the years gained Who’s motivated this Monday by him!? #polohealth #motivationmonday #beforeandafter #poundaday #60lbsdown #weightloss #fatloss

What a surprise! Friends, family, patients, colleagues and anybody I have had the pleasure of working with over the years, I need your help! One quick second of your time, if I may. I have been nominated for the ‘Clinician of the year’ alongside so many other amazing practitioners and physicians I have the pleasure of practicing amongst. Voting opens today, and closes on October 9. You can vote every. Single. Day if you wish. The link is below, and in our bio on Instagr...am. As an ND, it is my mission to educate, inspire change, and impact the lives of those around me. We have all been put here with a purpose, and I know this is mine. I am here to advocate for your health. Your unwavering Cheerleader. Your voice of reason, your grounding force, and your place you can come, unapologetically you, to make the changes you’ve been wanting to, to ultimately find your purpose here. The fact that this is being recognized, is worth celebrating. The amplitude of this and what it means for this field of medicine, preventative medicine, and our care we can provide to you in simply, amazing. Having people entrust me with their health is something I don’t take for granted and feel blessed to be able to do on a daily basis. I would love your help in making this vote count so we can continue spreading the word about this incredible field of preventative and functional Medicine and what it means to those of you in and out of our waiting room, who share that similar story’ If you could spare a few moments, Vote at this link! https://go.clinicianbusinesslabs.com/paragon-awards See more

It’s October 1st today... and the day to set October resolutions instead of New Years resolutions! This month kicks off the potential 15lb weight gain starting with Thanksgiving, Halloween, Holiday parties, Christmas and New Years. Those are the stats... 5lbs a month from now until January. AND, what’s more, is that the same stats show that it takes until May to lose those pounds you may have gained during this time. More than the holidays, because this year may look a bit di...fferent, is the colder weather, shorter days and less sunlight. This for some, can trigger SAD and low energy levels which can manifest as sugar and carb cravings to help boost the mood ( short term). Let’s combat this now and think about prevention! Happy October #polohealth #october #newmonth #weightgain #15lbs #statistics #holidayseason #halloween #poloweightloss #prevention #fatloss #poundaday See more