Defeat Gestational Diabetes With These 6 Nutritional Tips
About 10% of pregnancies in the United States are affected by gestational diabetes.1 It affects millions of women, so you are not alone. Unfortunately, you cannot tell you have it without getting tested and may not know it. It can be scary, but is it treatable? What does it mean for your new, precious baby? […]
The 6 Best Vitamins For Glowing, Youthful Skin
Nothing is more frustrating than trying several vitamin products that are supposed to have anti-aging effects, but really did not work. These products may not be cheap and having several failed attempts might be ‘breaking your bank.’ With so many skin care products available and all claiming to give your healthy skin, it can be […]
5 Ways to Treat Your Adrenal Fatigue Naturally
Do you constantly feel tired, stressed, and have muscle aches? Seem to always be craving salty or sweet foods? You might feel like you have ‘brain fog’ and cannot remember things. You may have talked to your doctor and it appears nothing is wrong with you. It is frustrating to have these problems without knowing […]
Slowing Down Feline Hyperthyroidism: Is Methimazole Worth It?
Your cat has been your best pal for years. You make sure your cat is pampered and feels loved. It hurts you that your furry friend no longer wants to play and constantly feels fatigued with hyperthyroidism. Your veterinarian may prescribe the only antithyroid medication known as methimazole. What is methimazole and will it work? […]
Histamine Intolerance or Allergy?: Solving Your Mystery Symptom
Have you ever had mysterious headaches or skin rashes? Does your nose suddenly begin to run when you eat avocados or bananas? You may have thought it was an allergy, but you also felt the same when you ate other types of food like cheese. You may have histamine intolerance based on those foods having […]
Settling Down Your Pet’s IBD With Budesonide
Our pets are like our children, we want the best for them and we do not like to see them in pain. One of the biggest issues our pets can face is having irritable bowel disease (IBD) which affects your pet’s gastrointestinal system in the form of recurrent upset stomach. You may have heard of […]
COVID-19 Booster Dose: Frequently Asked Questions
Since before COVID-19 vaccines were made available, there has been speculation on if initial vaccination would be sufficient or if there would be recommendations for yearly vaccination, like the flu shot. As the vaccines continue to be studied and more information about COVID-19 becomes available, every effort is being made to ensure that you have […]
COVID-19, flu, and common cold: What’s the difference?
It’s that time of the year again – the influenza (flu) and common cold season! The COVID-19 pandemic makes it even tricker to understand their symptoms and know which is which. You may be thinking you have a fever and are wondering if it is flu or COVID-19? Is my cough because of the common […]
Combating the Opioid Epidemic with Innovative Treatments
Everyday in the United States, 41 people lose their lives due to opioid prescription overdose.1 National Pain Awareness Month is not only a time to bring awareness that chronic pain is real and that it can affect you emotionally, physically, and mentally, but that opioid abuse and misuse exists. Opioids are often prescribed after surgeries […]
National Pain Awareness Month: Breaking the Painful Stigma
It may seem odd that September is National Pain Awareness Month since you know when you are in pain. This is a time to bring awareness to not ignore your pain, accept it as a valid problem, and seek treatment to maximize your quality-of-life. Pain is the most common cause of disability in the United […]
Chrononutrition and Nutritional Supplements: The Best Timing for Your Health
Have you ever taken a nutritional supplement like Vitamin B and thought it did not work well one day, then you took it at a different time another day and it helped? You felt more energized and ready for the day! Your body functions in the form of patterns known as circadian rhythms to promote […]
The Breakdown of Animal and Plant Proteins: Benefits and Risks
Did you know 100 calories of broccoli has more protein, vitamins, minerals, and less fat than 100 calories of steak? But which protein source is better – animal or plant? Does it matter? Does animal protein increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? Is plant protein a poor source? There is conflicting research and information on […]
The Five Benefits of Collagen
What’s the body’s largest organ that offers protection and is your first defense against harm? If you said your skin, you’re correct! The skin is made up of about a trillion cells and gets its strength from a protein called collagen.1 It is important that it is well taken care of. You may be familiar […]
Debunking The Top 7 Diabetes Myths
Being overweight or obese, lazy, acting as a ‘couch potato,’ over-eating, having a ‘sweet tooth,’ causing diabetes on yourself, or doing something wrong during pregnancy – these are common stigmas associated with diabetes. These stigmas are not only socially, mentally, and emotionally damaging to those with diabetes, but they are simply not true and can […]
Boosting The Thyroid: A Functional Medicine Approach
The thyroid gland is the primary regulator of cholesterol, blood sugar, temperature, reproductive health, growth, and weight. Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid affects over 30 million females and 15 million males in the United States.1 No wonder this highly affects the population since it is common to have lifestyles with high stress, poor sleep, minimal exercise, […]
