I find that young, working professionals are too busy sometimes to make healthy food choices. Balancing work with long hours, a flourishing social life, chasing and keeping up with children, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly leaves little time to prepare healthy meals. Starting the day off without having to make a decision and eatingContinueContinue reading “Basic Food Prep For The Busy Professional”
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Health Perks of Dry Saunas
In the pursuit of holistic wellness, the benefits of dry heat saunas have garnered significant attention. These heat chambers offer more than just relaxation and a nice warm hug in the winter season; they have been linked to a multitude of health advantages, spanning detoxification, cardiovascular enhancement, mental health benefits, pain relief, and athletic performanceContinueContinue reading “Health Perks of Dry Saunas”
Vitamin C: A SuperHero
Most of us are familiar with vitamin C, right?! We know vitamin C especially during cold and flu season, but are you familiar with all the others benefits of this powerful vitamin? Maybe not. I certainly wasn’t before I started my journey into functional medicine. And, to add to the curiosity, supplement companies started usingContinueContinue reading “Vitamin C: A SuperHero”
Tis The Season For Bone Broth
Amidst the festive season, after spending hours in the kitchen cooking and preparing, indulging in sumptuous meals; the leftover bones from roasted meats, whether it’s turkey, chicken, beef, or fish hold significant potential for creating a nourishing and health-boosting elixir: bone broth. With gatherings and celebratory feasts often leaving behind a surplus of bones, insteadContinueContinue reading “Tis The Season For Bone Broth”
How to Avoid Overindulging During The Holidays
The holidays are in full swing as we speak! This is undoubtably a stressful time of year. For some it’s the busy schedules and the time spent traveling; for others it’s the financial strain or the end of the year. Stress and endless obligations can lead to over indulging in food and booze. It’s alsoContinueContinue reading “How to Avoid Overindulging During The Holidays”
Unlocking Peak Performance Starts with a Good Night Sleep
I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of quality sleep on the lives of my patients and my own life. Sleep is not merely a luxury; it’s a fundamental pillar of health and well-being. For young professionals, the demands of a fast-paced career can sometimes lead to neglecting this vital aspect of self-care. And IContinueContinue reading “Unlocking Peak Performance Starts with a Good Night Sleep”
Leaky Gut: The Driver of Disease
When a patient comes to me with any health complaints, I always address the gut, no matter what. Part of investigating gut health involves addressing a leaky gut. In recent years there has been a lot more attention regarding leaky gut or also known as increased intestinal permeability. But, what does this mean, exactly? InContinueContinue reading “Leaky Gut: The Driver of Disease”
Nourishing Your Busy Life: How to increase Vegetables in Your Diet
In today’s fast-paced world, many young professionals find themselves juggling hectic schedules (myself included), leaving little time for proper nutrition. It was this very scenario that lead me to to find functional medicine and opened my eyes to the fact that neglecting your diet can have long-term consequences for your health and well-being. Why doesContinueContinue reading “Nourishing Your Busy Life: How to increase Vegetables in Your Diet”
Reduce Toxins Found In H20
Water is the life force for every living thing on this planet. As humans, we can only live 3 days without water. Only 3 days! That’s nothing. Some people don’t poop for three days. And actually, for most of us, we would die much faster than 3 days because we are chronically dehydrated. Now, wouldContinueContinue reading “Reduce Toxins Found In H20”
Magnesium What?!
How to navigate the world of magnesium supplementation Magnesium: the wonder supplement!! But why?! Magnesium is an essential electrolyte that is involved in over 300+ chemical and enzymatic reactions cross the body. It plays an important role in brain health, hormone production, proper muscle function, protein synthesis (production of new proteins), blood sugar regulation, energyContinueContinue reading “Magnesium What?!”
Debunk The Func 