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Weight Loss Wellness Workshop
We are inviting you to join us for a cycle of invaluable, research-based advice created by functional medicine experts to help you improve the quality of your life through weight loss and wellness. In just four weeks, you’ll have the necessary information and actionable steps that will enable you to reach your goals. Apply for the workshops […]Read More
Handling Holiday Heartburn – 5 Ways to Avoid Acid Reflux During the Holidays
Is it really possible to resist the eggnog or the chocolate pudding served for that long-awaited family Thanksgiving dinner? Then there are those unforgettable Halloween treats and the tasty presents brought over by your relatives and friends. If you already have gastrointestinal problems such as acid reflux, also known as heartburn, or you’re prone to […]Read More
Effective Home Remedies: 5 Ways to Manage and Reduce Anxiety
Like catching the flu or waiting in line, some amount of stress is inevitable in life. It helps us recognize our limitations and potentially grow more resilient mentally and emotionally. But stress and anxiety are an everyday reality for some people. Whether you’re experiencing the holiday season blues, or you’re struggling with chronic anxiety, there’s […]Read More
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health During This Holiday Season
‘Tis almost the season to be jolly, as we all anticipate a whole host of presents, get-togethers, and family reunions. But the festivities bring a unique kind of stress, one that many of us have trouble coping with, especially if we’re already dealing with mental health issues. During the holiday season, expectations soar. We want […]Read More
Healthy Halloween – 5 Sweet Alternatives Both Kids and Grownups Will Love
The spookiest time of the year is also the most notorious for the amount of pure sugar our little ones consume – and we succumb to our own cravings, too. The worm-shaped gummy delights, themed cookies, all the way to sweet muffins are all Halloween classics we don’t want to forego during the holiday season. […]Read More
5 Health Benefits of Pumpkins
It’s finally that romantic, delicious time of year for pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pies, and not to mention roasted butternut squash that goes oh so well with your meat dishes for family dinners. Let’s not forget the most autumn-licious comfort food there is – creamy, dense, flavorful pumpkin soup. These orange dishes and sips are […]Read More
Food and the Circulatory System – Are You Boosting or Hindering Your Blood Flow?
The complex network of blood vessels and organs dubbed the circulatory (or the cardiovascular) system serves many purposes, the main among them being to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every part of your body. This process also helps every last cell in your body in the production of energy, since you need proper nutrition to […]Read More
Food and the Immune System – How Nutrition Affects Your Resilience
If you’ve seen some of the previous articles in this nutrition series, you’ve already noticed that there’s an intricate connection between what we eat and our overall health. From a number of different perspectives, food can either strengthen or hamper our immune system. For instance, consistently choosing foods that contribute to chronic inflammation pushes your […]Read More
Managing High Cholesterol – 4 Major Tips to Change Your Lifestyle
Our bodies are marvelously complex machines, conducting myriads of processes every second of every day to keep us alive. Naturally, we have our built-in detoxing systems and organs that help our bodies flush out any excess elements – but those processes work best when aided by our own healthy choices. When it comes to cholesterol […]Read More
How Air Pollution Affects Our Health
The perks of civilized life are innumerable – we’re a drive away from emergency medical help, minutes away from a fully-stocked market, and we can even complete most of our chores online. At the same time, this surge of urbanization has pushed us further away from Mother Nature, and consequently, from clean air, water, and […]Read More
Food and Energy Production – How to Use Nutrition to Nourish Your Mitochondria
Our civilization has come a long way over the centuries, so living in a well-developed society today means perceiving food as a source of pleasure, much more so than pure sustenance. We combine ingredients to satisfy our flavor preferences, forgetting that at the basis of it, food is our fuel – we need it for […]Read More
Food and Gut Health – How Your Nutrition Affects Your Gut Microbiome
Did you know that you’re sharing your body with many different microorganisms, among which you’ll find bacteria of all sorts? Most of them are located in your digestive tract, they make up your gut microbiome, and their primary roles are to help your body absorb the nutrients from food, prevent diseases and infections, boost your […]Read More