health

The Ugly Truth About Inflammation and Heart Disease

February 21, 2020

dental health, functional medicine, health, heart disease, heart health, heart health awareness, inflammation, wellness

Heart disease remains the number one killer of both men and women in our country. By now, nearly everyone knows some of the common risk factors for heart attacks. I would like to discuss some of the less-known risk factors…

Stressed to Blessed in Time for the Holidays

December 19, 2019

Balance, functional medicine, health, Healthy Living, holistic medicine, wellness

We are in the most beautiful season of the year! Instead of feeling gratitude, love, and peace, many of us feel the pressures and stress of the holidays. Hans Selye, an endocrinologist in the mid-1900s, defined stress as a nonspecific…

Healing From the Inside Out- Grant’s Story

October 22, 2019

Balance, food, functional medicine, health, Healthy Living, holistic medicine, illness, immunity, patient care, wellness

Seeing your child in pain is a nightmare for any mother. Amanda felt useless knowing she was unable to help her son Grant feel better. As his issues began to get worse, she knew there had to be an answer…

Autoimmune Disorders: Are You at Risk?

October 22, 2019

Balance, food, functional medicine, gut health, health, Healthy Living, holistic medicine, IFM, illness, immunity, natural products, nutrition, patient care, wellness

Have you ever heard someone refer to autoimmune disorders as “your body is attacking or destroying itself”? Well, that definition is true. According to the American Academy of Allergy, asthma, and immunology, “an autoimmune disease is an illness that causes…

What is the Emotional/Spiritual Connection to Total Wellness?

September 26, 2019

Balance, functional medicine, health, Healthy Living, wellness

In nursing school three plus decades ago, I learned that humans are bio-psycho-social beings. This truth has always stuck with me as a basic truth. However, one realm was left out: our spiritual selves. I believe we are spirits who…

Worthy of Healthy- Kim’s Story

September 23, 2019

Balance, functional medicine, health, Healthy Living, holistic medicine, nutrition, wellness

While some may take their clean bill of health for granted, it was the only thing Kim longed for. She spent a majority of her life battling weight issues, hormonal imbalances, stress, and an overall unhealthy feeling. While going through…

Back to School

August 7, 2019

functional medicine, health, Healthy Living, patient care, wellness

It’s that time of year again. Summer is coming to an end and school is starting back up. It can be a tough transition getting back into a routine for school—not only for children, but for parents as well. In…

Lifestyle Changes Lead to Wellness for this Patient

July 23, 2019

Balance, food, functional medicine, health, Healthy Living, holistic medicine, nutrition, patient care, wellness

Feeling normal. It’s something most people take for granted until it’s replaced with feelings of exhaustion and general unwellness. Shannon began to worry she would never “feel normal” again after dealing with several health issues for over four years. “I…

What Is Diabetes And Can It Be Prevented?

July 20, 2019

functional medicine, health, nutrition, patient care, wellness

More than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of 2015, 30.3 million Americans – 9.4 percent of the U.S. population – have diabetes. Another…

High Blood Pressure: Identifying and Treating the ‘Silent Killer’

June 20, 2019

functional medicine, health, Healthy Living, heart, heart health, patient care, wellness

What causes hypertension? High blood pressure. This is a common condition, but many do not understand what it really is, what causes it, and what can be done to treat it. According to the Mayo Clinic, high blood pressure or…