When you’re tired or stressed, it can be tempting to reach for foods that give you quick comfort or energy. There is no need to be perfect, however. Balance is the goal. I often recommend following the 80/20 approach: choose wholesome, nutrient-dense foods about 80 percent of the time, and enjoy...
We're more focused than ever on understanding how our diet and lifestyle affect our bodies. But every person's body is unique, and knowing what yours specifically needs isn't easy. This is why at-home health tests have become valuable tools for gaining personalized insights into your body at a cellular level...
Blood sugar is a big health topic today, especially in Western countries. Diabetes is on the rise, with over 422 million people living with it worldwide. In the past, it was a rarity, as our bodies evolved to get energy and nutrients from natural foods. However, today’s modern food supply...
When we think about health, we often focus on an appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep. While these are essential, one area that is gaining increasing attention from researchers and health professionals is gut health. Your gut does more than just digest food. It is home to trillions of bacteria, viruses,...
Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in your overall health. They support brain and heart function, maintain healthy vision, balance blood pressure, and keep your cells working at their best. Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory and help combat or prevent inflammation in the body, which contributes to all chronic illness. While...
Everybody is different. There’s no single rule for what “good health” looks like. Your lifestyle, nutrition, and genetics all contribute to your overall well-being, and your needs will change throughout the year and at various stages of life. Personalized nutrition takes the guesswork out of living well. It provides you with...
Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food. --Hippocrates A Different Way With tears in her eyes, Angela, a 45-year-old divorced mother of two teenagers, was in despair, as she sat across from me in my office." I'm totally exhausted, depressed, I'm not sleeping well, I have headaches, and no sex...
As a nation, we are overfed and undernourished. Diets high in refined foods, sugars and unhealthy fats can actually interfere with normal brain chemistry, making modern eating habits a factor in anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and more. Nutritional deficiencies can contribute to chemical imbalances, like anemia and hypothyroidism, which in turn...
We've all been there, right? Dealing with that constant battle against dust in our homes. Not to mention how it can affect our allergies or asthma. Dust is just a real pain, and it's everywhere. It's made up of dead skin cells, dust mite droppings, and tiny bits of their bodies. And...
