3 Weird Health Issues Linked to an Unhealthy Gut Microbiome
In the past, the digestive system was once thought as a simple system where food passes through and nutrient are absorbed into the bloodstream. It was only in the recent decade that we’ve truly understood how our gut impacts our health — from metabolic conditions like...
You Can Have a Thyroid Problem and Not Know It
If you've been struggling losing weight or have unexplained fatigue despite making significant changes to your diet and lifestyle, you might want to consider the state of your thyroid. For a start, almost every system in your body relies in some part on hormones that...
Musculoskeletal Health – The Secret to Aging Well
Looking to age well and dance your way to your 70s and 80s? Make sure that your bones, joints, muscles are in good shape! Taking steps towards good lifelong musculoskeletal health should be a priority not only during one’s senior years but across the life span...
Food Tracking: How to Make it Work for You
Did I overeat last night? Should I have another serving of avocado toast for breakfast? Or is that too many carbs? I want to try two different flavors of ice cream, and two scoops seem too much. But it's cheat day! Does this self-talk sound familiar? For most of...
Keep Allergy Symptoms Away the Natural Way
It’s the worst feeling in the world. Just as the days are getting longer and warmer for you to sit outside with ice tea, go for a walk with the dog and enjoy the lovely days of spring, you’re stuck at home with a box of tissues. Each year you get watery eyes, a runny...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet in 5 Easy Steps
Written by Laren Rusin, DPT, Functional Nutritionist and Physical Therapist PART 1 What's an Anti-Inflammatory Diet? We keep hearing about inflammation being the root cause of so many diseases and disorders. From acne to IBS to cancer, uncontrolled inflammation can...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet – 5 Super Foods
PART 2 These foods have been proven, through years of use in different cultures and cuisines, and scientific study, to help with inflammation. That being said, everyone is unique and some people may not tolerate every food. Sometimes digestive issues can get in the...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet – Super Spices!
PART 3 Written by Laren Rusin, DPT, Functional Nutritionist and Physical Therapist Let food be thy medicine: I think herbs and spices when I think about the healing powers of foods. Different peoples have been using food, herbs, and spices for centuries to heal and...
5 Science-Backed Reasons to Drink Water
Is drinking enough water one of your New Year’s health resolutions? If so, you’re in the right track as 60 percent of the body is made up of water. Something as simple as drinking more water will impact your overall health. Read on to learn more about the...
Is the Ketogenic Diet for Everyone?
You’ve probably heard about the ketogenic diet by now. Everyone seems to be talking about it and emerging research supports the idea that the diet has multiple benefits, mainly long-term weight loss. Beyond its popularity, have you ever wondered if the ketogenic diet...
Brain Fogged? Bread Might be the Cuprit
There are days when you can’t seem to remember where you left your keys. And that’s perfectly normal. But it’s definitely not normal if you’ve been experiencing this and feeling forgetful almost every day. Do you have problems making up your mind even with small...
Cannabis and Chemotherapy
Craig Hauser, M.D. Clinical Director- Kannavis In August 2016, 23-year old bodybuilder and fitness YouTuber Cheyann Shaw was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Fast forward to today, traces or evidence of the disease in her body is non-existent. For Shaw, medical...