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Sleep & Stress
At night this molecule (along with others) determines how easily and rapidly we slip into and out of sleep. If we are too reactive, we may not spend much time in restorative sleep or we may slip out of sleep very rapidly. It would appear that a more relaxed brain retains memories more easily.
Toxic Metals in Baby Food
A recent report indicated that both bought and prepared baby food contains levels of heavy metals that may be toxic to a developing brain.
Gut Health & Flora
Dr. Roca’s takeaway from the International Research Congress in Integrative Medicine and Health! The answer may not be in antibiotics, but in restoring the colonic flora.
When More Isn’t Better and a Little Is Just Enough
Several recently published articles question the usefulness of taking vitamins and supplements.
Changes In Metabolism
Changes in metabolic rate can lead to: Weight gain, Obesity, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes, High blood pressure, Pain & Arthritis, and Potentially Cancer & Dementia. The 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 & 𝗕𝗔𝗗 news is…it's a process. Let me help you 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 the process & gain control over your health trajectory.
Pause. Notice. Choose.
What is Pause, Notice, and Choose? - A technique that helps individuals be present in the moment without judgement so they can make their best decisions.
Symptoms of Long Covid
A remarkable 70%+ of individuals who have had COVID can complain of at least one symptom persisting for greater than 6 months. THAT’S AMAZING!! And that portends very poorly for future health of the population.
Find Your Flow
The “Mighty Mississippi” teaches us many lessons! Particularly lessons of perseverance & the importance in finding your flow. Are you able to find the “flow” within your life challenges & experiences? Are you able to allow things to move by/ push forward even though that “big thing” still exists?
Intermittent Fasting
There is no doubt that intermittent fasting helps many individuals lose weight, maintain that weight loss, and build metabolic resilience. No doubt.
Women’s Health & Fertility
When thinking about fertility issues and pregnancy, setting the ”terrain” is where the effort needs to be before a person chooses to become pregnant.
Science-based Holistic Care for Three Generations of Family Members
Children, Parents, Grandparents. They all have different health needs, and yet there is a common thread in the approach to achieving optimum health regardless of a person’s age.
A Functional Medicine Framework for Pain
Pain is a natural experience that most everyone will have at some time in their lives.
Functional Medicine – The Science of Optimizing Health and Reversing Disease
Functional medicine is the new language of medicine through which chronic disease can be reversed and health can be optimized.
Food Interactions with Medicine
Our medical providers may not tell us about the interactions between food and medicines.
Water – To Drink or Not To Drink
Fresh water quality and supply is the great geopolitical issue of our time.