The word “Cholesterol” to the average person’s ears usually has a bad connotation. Marketing has taken advantage of this on food packages claiming that the
As a functional medicine practitioner, I frequently encounter clients concerned about unexplained weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, and a range of other symptoms that point
You might have strange symptoms that are seemingly unrelated. However, you have narrowed down that the related factor is that they all appeared when you
When we hear about high or low blood sugar we might associate it to one of a few things like diabetes, low energy or sugar cravings. Many might mistakenly assume that the only people with “blood sugar issues” are diabetics. Let’s dispel that myth and generate a better understanding of what blood sugars are and how they can contribute to optimal health or if unmanaged, can lead to chronic disease.
Chronic fatigue…where every day feels like you’re trudging through thick mud and dense fog, making even the simplest tasks feel monumental. You wake up feeling
While suffering from a TBI, it is encouraging to have strong evidence that functional medicine can reduce digression and relieve common symptoms that many TBI patients experience. Instead of just narrowing in on the injury and the brain exclusively, addressing the interconnectedness in the body to support the brain and the resulting ramifications promises to have a much more positive outlook for those with TBI.
Why does it seem that there are “health coaches” around every corner and a million options when it comes to wellness professionals offering to support your health needs? When it comes to addressing health concerns holistically, figuring out who is most suited to help you can be overwhelming. Each practitioner brings a unique approach and expertise to the table.
Your body has a “power plant” that helps supply the energy for healthy functioning. Just like a power outage in our house, if the “power plant” is dysfunctional, the energy needed for a healthy body is absent and struggles to run normally. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a characteristic of aging and essentially all chronic disease.
Living with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to define your life. While the journey may have its ups and downs, there’s hope in knowing that small adjustments in your diet and lifestyle can make a significant difference in managing your symptoms and improving your quality of life.
o you’ve been diagnosed with IBS- Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Essentially, it’s just labeling what you already knew…your bowels aren’t functioning correctly and you have digestive distress because of it! What you really want to know is WHY is my bowel “irritable” and what caused it.
Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood condition where people describe some of the common symptoms as pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues. This is not an extensive list as some patients describe multiple factors including headaches, sleep and digestive issues.
In Africa, a disease called Type 2 Diabetes caused about 416,000 deaths in 2021. In Tanzania, 11.6% of deaths among people under 60 were because of this disease.
Type 2 Diabetes mostly happens in adults when their bodies become resistant to insulin. It’s a big health issue increasing worldwide and can lead to nerve problems, heart diseases, strokes, and issues with blood vessels. Genetics, age, bad eating habits, and not being active are main reasons why people get Type 2 Diabetes.
Building a strong immune system is not just about popping vitamin supplements or diffusing your favorite immune building oils. It’s a deeper, more involved approach that includes decisions to nurture the body and mind through interwoven aspects. We’ll call them “pillars” for the purpose of this post. Your immune system pillars are: sleep, exercise, healthy eating, and psychosocial well-being. Creating an intentional care plan for each of these areas will help you strengthen your immune system and prep your body for its best defense.
Can we fight the signs of aging or is it just an inevitable part of life? The answers to both of these questions are ‘yes’.
As we age, we start feeling different in our bodies. Things tend to start breaking down and it can seem like an uphill battle to wellness. There’s no desire to increase our lifespan without an increase in wellness. The goal isn’t just to live longer, it’s to live healthier. We call this ‘health span’. Can we combat the effects of aging and increase our ‘health span’?
What you really want to know is “am I sensitive to gluten? Do I need to go gluten-free? Will going gluten free help my symptoms?” As a functional nutritionist, I want to break down the differences between the different gluten-related disorders, how we distinguish the difference and what you can do to resolve your symptoms.
Is it normal to feel like you can’t eat anything without paying for it? Could a Functional Nutritionist help if your body is allergic and
In recent years, the global rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes has become a concerning health issue. While the traditional culprits of sedentary lifestyles
Ces dernières années, l’augmentation mondiale de l’obésité et du diabète de type 2 est devenue un problème de santé préoccupant. Alors que les coupables traditionnels
Getting an autoimmune diagnosis can feel very discouraging. How can it be that your own body begins to turn on itself? Maybe you haven’t gotten
Waking up with aches and pains is not the only daily reminder that your body is aging. You had to buy those readers so that
If you’ve ever sprained your ankle or jammed a finger, you’ve experienced acute inflammation. Acute inflammation is the redness, swelling, warmth and pain surrounding the
“Where did I put those keys? Why can’t I focus? I’ve reread this paragraph 5 times already! I think my brain has a black hole
It’s uncomfortable, it’s embarrassing and it’s frustrating. Your stomach seems to bloat like a balloon and you don’t know why! While it’s not something you
There’s nothing more aggravating than getting yourself ready for bed, shutting off the lights and then laying in the dark for what seems like hours
Do you find yourself dazing off in mid conversation while you’re supposed to be intently listening? Are you spacing out while driving and feel like
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