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Doctor vs. Patient - Who Should You Trust? Molly's Story When you discover that you are one of the "1 in 5 women" who have to do battle with the world of infertility, it stings. You might be thinking: Why didn't I know it was going to be this hard to get...
The maxim of functional medicine is diet and lifestyle change. A functional medicine approach seeks to heal the root cause rather than rely on prescription drugs to cover up a symptom. That often requires you to develop new, healthy habits. A lot of advice you’ll see...
“You are what you eat” is a maxim often thrown around in the health coaching world. While you won’t get rolled around by an Oompa-Loompa because you turned into a human-sized, juicy blueberry (sorry Violet), your overall health does reflect what you put into your...
Tummy troubles? The low-FODMAP diet may be able to help you. One of the most extensively studied elimination diets for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the low-FODMAP diet has been shown to achieve remission in 70%-80% of patients when adequately implemented. A lot of...
Whether you’re leading meetings at work, helping kids with homework, or just having a leisurely conversation over dinner, life is better when your brain is working at its best. Peak brain performance means… Focus comes easily. Your mind feels sharp. You feel...
There’s nothing worse than an upset stomach. Well, I can think of a few things that are worse, but gastrointestinal disorders rank high on the list. An estimated 25 million Americans have functional gastrointestinal disorders, although 50-80% of people do not consult...
Fireworks! Barbecues! Family time! What more could you want out of a holiday? If you’re trying to be more health-conscious I can think of one thing you might be interested in this Fourth of July - tips and tricks on how to have a fun, healthy Fourth of July...
Have you ever wondered if the amount of screen time your children engage in is damaging to their mental health? If you have concerns about your children and screen time but don’t know where to start, keep reading. Technology is constantly advancing. As parents in the...
The search for knowledge about food and how it impacts your overall health has increased in the last few decades. Born out of that quest is the science of nutrigenomics. This emerging science seeks to answer the call for a more personalized approach to medicine. I...
There are a million and one supplements on the market these days. Plus, all the information on the internet makes it hard to know what supplements you might actually need. Information is even harder to decipher when it comes to children. But as a parent, you want to...
Here’s the latest on the sunshine vitamin! Vitamin D (technically really a hormone) is made in our skin when we’re exposed to sunshine. We need it to absorb calcium for our bones and to keep our immune systems strong. Now a just-released study out of the University...
Life changes when children enter the picture. Every new season brings with it new challenges. As a mom of six I will be the first to tell you that being a mom is one of the most rewarding and difficult jobs you will ever do. Amidst all the crazy of taking care of...
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