Let’s Talk Sugar AlcoholsHave you ever heard of them? Sugar alcohols are not sugar, they are not alcohol, they are one of their own. Sugar Alcohols are polyols and are ingredients that are used as sweeteners. They do come naturally from plant products such as fruits and berries. Sounds pretty good, huh? You might recognizeContinue Reading»
What do you think of when you hear the word “fat”?Most of the time this term has a negative connotation, right?.. Well, I am here to tell you that fat is essential in your diet! Your body NEEDS fats! Fats are essential to the development of the human body. Brain and muscle development requires fats. HormoneContinue Reading»
The topic we are covering today is going to be a total snoozefest… but I will try to keep it interesting! Today we are talking about sleep. According to the CDC, 1 in 3 American adults do not get enough sleep. Over the years, sleep has become optional rather than critical to our overall healthContinue Reading»
The Hot TopicShould you take supplements or should you avoid supplements? There is no “one good answer” or “one size fits all answer” here. Let’s break it down. What are Supplements?Supplements or Vitamins are capsules, gummies, liquids, sublinguals, or topicals that are utilized by humans to add nutrients to their diet. Vitamins are a typeContinue Reading»
Who is the new Physician Assistant at Berman Health and Wellness?Hello everyone! My name is Mierlyn Toledo, PA-C (my first name is pronounced Merlin – I can thank my parents for that!) I completed my Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida and my Master in Physician Assistant Studies from South University. AfterContinue Reading»
Who is the Nutritionist at Berman Health and Wellness?Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Stacey Justiniano, BSDN, CPT. I am a graduate from Florida International University’s Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition program and I am also a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer. I am on the roadContinue Reading»
The Continuous Glucose MonitorWelcome back! Berman Health and Wellness continues to help hundreds of patients each month reach the highest quality of life imaginable. One of the most common ways we are approaching this is by improving blood sugar stability for each and every patient. We mentioned back in Blog 3 the importance of bloodContinue Reading»
September is National Suicide Awareness Month, but every month should have focus on mental health. Mental Health is so important and is more prevalent than one thinks. According to recent studies,1 in 5 adults in the United States live with mental illnessIn 2020, nearly 52.9 million adults were living with Mental IllnessIn 2022, 40 millionContinue Reading»
When we hear blood sugar we (or most of us at least) immediately think, “I don’t have Diabetes,” or “My doctor said my sugar is fine,” or “I don’t eat a lot of candy or sugar.” These are not my top concerns for individuals and their blood sugar. You don’t need to have diabetes to haveContinue Reading»
The Gut starts at the mouth → pharynx → esophagus → stomach → small intestine → large intestine → anus – the whole entire pathway. The intestinal lining makes us or breaks us. The intestinal lining is the inside of our intestines: the borders, the protectors, the keys to our immune system. If we haveContinue Reading»