Are YOU Your Own Worst Roadblock To Meeting Your Best Self? Have you ever had one of those days you go to bed motivated to wake up early… Maybe even hit the gym before work and eat a smoothie instead of your favorite bagel… But then …
How to Heal Your Thyroid Naturally If the first pharmaceutical drug did not exist until 1804, how did humans survive without them for thousands of years? Functional medicine is rooted in the belief that the earth gives us what we need to heal. While pharmaceuticals …
Symptoms Your Body Is In Desperate Need Of A Reset When you hear the word “Inflammation”, what do you think of? Maybe your mind thinks back to the last time you had an allergic reaction, or that pesky knee joint that always bothers you. These …
Are You Missing These Essential Thyroid Labs? Your thyroid is the brain behind every cell in your body. It is the essential gland that keeps your cells in line. Keeping your thyroid hormones in equilibrium is essential to living a pain-free life, but age, diet, …
Thyroid SymptomsHow much do you know about your thyroid? Did you know that it is an essential hormone gland, shaped just like a butterfly? Located at the base of the throat, the thyroid regulates our metabolism and other vital body functions (like your heartbeat!), produces …
Pre Diabetes #1Blood sugar is something I don’t have to worry about until I’m older… Unless I have diabetes, I don’t need to worry about my insulin levels… I can eat sweet foods and feel fine, so I can’t have diabetes… Are you guilty of …
Traditional vs. Functional MedicineWhile the term “functional medicine” has only been familiar to the Western world since the early 1990’s, the concept has existed around the world for thousands of years. Despite the fact that it is the foundation of medicine as we know it …
Type 2 DiabetesThere’s an epidemic sweeping the nation. It currently affects 1 in 3 Americans, and unfortunately there is no magic cure. Diabetes is a serious condition that silently worsens for years before our bodies can’t overcompensate anymore. First, you’re just “thirstier than normal.” But …
Organic vs. Non-Organic: What You Need To KnowIn this week’s blog, we’re going to focus on the difference between buying organic food vs. non-organic. Many people think there is no difference between organic and non-organic food and that it’s just some kind of money grab, …