Healthy Mitochondria Tips
“There is no amount of healthcare dollars that will improve our collective health status in the United States unless they are focused on mitochondrial health.”…
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Bridging the Gap: Improving Healthcare Access for Minority Populations in the US
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.”– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Imagine rushing to the emergency…
Importance of Mitochondria for Overall Health
Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Neurodegenerative Diseases… there are so many chronic illnesses tied to poor mitochondrial function. Mitochondria are the power plants of our…
Introducing the 30-Point Plant System to Power our Gut Microbiome
“There are no incurable diseases if one lives in harmony with nature.” – Ann Wigmore Did you know that your gut microbiome is home to trillions…
Rethinking ‘Healthy’: The FDA’s New Definition
‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.’– Hippocrates Imagine walking through a grocery store, picking up a box of cereal labeled “healthy,”…
Powerhouses of Our Body: The Mitochondria
Did you know your body is home to around 100,000 trillion mitochondria? That’s right – these tiny powerhouses are everywhere, working behind the scenes to keep…
Exercise Snacking For Your Health
“Just get 150 minutes of exercise per week” “Make sure you’re walking 10K steps a day” “Aim to get at least a 25-minute workout into…
Sober October – A Month of Reflection and Renewal
If the events of this year have felt overwhelming, you’re certainly not alone. Many of us may have faced unprecedented challenges, from the shift to…
The Connection Between Oral Health and Chronic Disease
I listened to a podcast featuring Dr. Mark Burhenne, a functional dentist and author of the book 8-Hour Sleep Paradox – about sleep apnea. He…
How to Reduce Forever Chemicals from Your Life
It feels like every other week you need to be mindful of a new chemical with some long, hard-to-read name. A few years ago, it…
5 Tips for Managing Stress
“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and…
Essential Nutrients for Better Eye Health
When you think about food and nutrition, your mind likely goes to heart health, weight, maybe even hormonal balances. But did you know that your…
Being SMART About Making Positive, Sustainable Changes, Part 2
Many of us started the New Year with resolutions for positive change – and to keep these sustainable, it’s helpful to know that your brain…
Being SMART About Making Positive, Sustainable Changes
It’s hard to believe that another year is almost done! Like many of us, as we approach the new year, you may be considering some…
Simple Tips to Incorporate Exercise Into Your Day
Do you find yourself struggling to find time to exercise or make it to the gym? If you’re like most of us, life throws a…
Apple of My Eye – The Importance of Good Eye Health
Did you know that the ‘apple of my eye’ is about the pupil, a critical component of the eye? Apples were considered highly prized fruits…
The Role of Uric Acid on Diabetes and Chronic Diseases (It’s Not Just about Gout)
I listened to a great podcast featuring Dr. David Perlmutter’s new book. He is a board-certified neurologist and five times New York Times bestseller including…
5 Tips to Starting Off the New Year in a Healthy Fashion
I used to make New Year’s Resolutions every year until I realized that making promises at the beginning of the year which inevitably get broken…
Let Food Be Thy Medicine – What I Eat (Part 1)
In this foodie and takeout world we live in with the convenience of a click to have it all delivered to our doorstep, it’s tempting…
Don’t Go Breaking Your Heart – Myth-busting and Top Tips for a Healthier Heart
I recently listened to a healthy heart masterclass sponsored by the Food Revolution Network where Dr. Mimi Guarneri, a holistic cardiologist, shares tips on how…