Summer is one season that we’re all looking forward to after facing winter hassles (for those up north). This is the season we enjoy beaches, vacations, a little time off, go out for long drives, visit relatives from other states, play our favorite outdoor sports, and of course, enjoy time under the sun. During thisContinue Reading»
Hormones… blame the hormones. As we age, our bodies change, our mind changes, our muscles change, our physique changes, our drive changes – blame the hormones. The inevitable change of hormones: we are doomed, right? Wrong. Functional Medicine is an alternative type of medicine in which a full body biology-based approach is taken to identifyContinue Reading»
It’s Summer Time!! The year is over half way through. There are 192 days until Christmas. That also means there are only 28 more Fridays until Christmas. Isn’t that wild?! You know what this also means – it is summer time. TRAVEL TIME!! If you’re anything like us, we travel pretty regularly all year longContinue Reading»
We’ve all heard of the people who wake up early, get to the gym, eat breakfast, and read emails all before 7AM, right? How in the world do they do it?? Are they supermen and women? Have you tried it before and you were exhausted the whole day? Believe it or not, it is not aContinue Reading»
Have you heard of the trendy medication that has taken Hollywood by a storm? If you are keeping up with the news, you know the medical drug I am talking about! This injectable medication is called Ozempic and it has risen in popularity due to its weight loss benefits. Multiple influencers and celebrities like ElonContinue Reading»
Fiber – What is it?Maybe you have heard of Fiber. Maybe you haven’t. Have you heard of Vegetables? Have you heard of Plants? These are the two most common sources of Fiber, though they are not the only ones out there that humans can consume. Fiber is explained to be “roughage” or “bulk”. Fiber hasContinue Reading»
You have probably seen the latest trend and all the hype around greens powders, or supplemental vegetable powders. There are many popular brands out there and they all claim to help reach your daily vegetable and fruit intake. Too good to be true? Let’s take a closer look.What are they?There are endless brands of theseContinue Reading»
Do you struggle with muscle cramps, migraines, anxiety, poor sleep, or constipation? A magnesium deficiency may be the culprit! It is estimated that about 75% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. This is a shocking amount given that magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in our bodies! In order to understand why magnesium is soContinue Reading»
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»