10 Most Common Causes of Fatigue
Fatigue is unfortunately one of the most popular symptoms reported by patients in my practice.
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Get the Scoop on Poop – Optimal Bowel Habits and Common Causes of Disturbances
OK, so I know poop is not at the top of the conversation list, however, it is an important part of health, I promise!
Let’s Talk About Stress
Is stress making you sick, fat, and old before your time? Learn how, and what to do about it!
Infrared Sauna Use: Benefits Beyond Relaxation
What is an infrared (IR) sauna? Infrared saunas provide heat via infrared light waves (radiation), that directly heat your body creating controlled hyperthermia, like a fever
What You Should Know About Your Genes
Epigenetics is the study of the effect of your environment on gene expression. What exactly do I mean by your environment? EVERYTHING! The food you eat, the water you drink, the air you breath, the toxins you are exposed to, the exercise you do, the sleep you get, the relationships you have, your responses to stress, and what you think and believe.
30+ Conditions Acupuncture Can Treat
Background: You may or may not know that I am trained in Medical Acupuncture, as well as Functional Medicine. Acupuncture is actually what got me started down the pathway to finding ways to heal and help without relying 100% on medications and surgeries. Many years ago, I became an acupuncture patient for the first time in…
Navigating the Holidays While Staying on Your Food Plan
With turkey day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to maintain your current food plan throughout the holidays. There are several ways you can still have yummy, healthy meals, especially if you’re the one cooking or bringing a dish to contribute. However, you’re likely to get invited to events where you…
Taking Supplements? What You Need to Know to Take Them Safely
First let’s start with why it is important to take your supplements as prescribed! A good practitioner will provide you with instructions on how to take prescribed supplements, including when to take, how many to take and how to take (with food or on an empty stomach). To get the most benefit from your supplement…
How to Survive Halloween Without All the Candy
If you are reading this blog you are already on the path to wellness, or thinking about it! And with Halloween right around the corner you may be thinking, “how do I get through it without eating all that candy?” Well I have some great tricks to help you stay healthy and still get some…
Do You Color?
Looking for some “outside of the box” ideas on relaxation? Try coloring. Yes, I said coloring! Recently a coworker introduced me to coloring books for adults, which I was super pleased to learn about, as I used to love to color as a kid. During my search for coloring books I came across these two…