The Functional Medicine Approach to Menopause
The functional medicine approach to menopause includes lifestyle supports.
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Oxytocin: The Love Hormone
Oxytocin, commonly referred to as the “love hormone,” plays a crucial role in our lives. From reducing stress to producing feelings of social connection, oxytocin affects us in ways we may not even realize. In this blog, we’ll discuss oxytocin’s effects on the body. With Valentine’s day coming up, what better excuse is there to…
Why is the Mediterranean Diet So Healthy?
If you knew that a certain diet was associated with good health and longevity, wouldn’t you want to follow it? The Mediterranean Diet was once again named the best overall diet in a 2023 US News and World Report. A panel of experts in nutrition, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and food psychology rated 38…
Asian Lettuce Wraps (GF)
These simple and delicious gluten-free lettuce wraps make an easy weekday meal. They’re full of Asian flavors and healthy ingredients that are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and immune-boosting.
The Hot Topics of Healthy Aging
What does aging healthily mean to you? Is it living a long life, living a life in good health, or both? Understanding the difference between lifespan and healthspan is crucial when approaching this question. Lifespan refers to the number of years we live, while healthspan refers to the number of years we spend free from…
The Art of Balancing Your Blood Sugar
We’ve all heard about conditions that involve blood sugar problems, such as Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and hypoglycemia. But you don’t have to have a diagnosed medical condition for your blood sugar to impact your health. Blood sugar swings affect your energy, your mood, your stress levels and your sleep. When your…
What To Eat To Improve Your Sleep
We all know that certain foods and drinks can interfere with good sleep. But have you ever wondered if there are foods and drinks that might help you sleep better? Actually, there are, and they support good sleep in several ways. These foods…. Support melatonin production Melatonin is our sleep hormone, calming…
How to Kick Your Sugar Habit
The holidays are over, and it is time to get off the SMACK! It happens to the best of us. Sugar just naturally creeps into our diet and takes over during the holiday season. It is time to kick your sugar habit and get healthy again! Consuming too much sugar is probably the most common…