by Heather | Sep 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Diabetes is a disease involving dysregulation of insulin and blood glucose. Type 1 diabetes is typically found in children, hence the name juvenile diabetes. It’s an autoimmune type of disease where the pancreatic cells get destroyed and can no longer produce...
by Heather | Dec 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
There have been many diets that have revolved in and out of the diet door for centuries. The high fat, very low carbohydrate, moderate protein diet is known as the “ketogenic” diet and it’s not new. What’s new is the overwhelming research that...
by Heather | Aug 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Magnesium is a very important mineral in the body that contributes to many health related issues. It is a cofactor for hundreds of enzymatic processes in the body. It’s involved in protein synthesis, blood sugar and blood pressure regulation, and muscle and...
by Heather | Aug 12, 2015 | Food and Nutrition
There are always fad diets out there telling you to eat one way or anther for weight loss and health. The reality of it is that there really is no one size fits all type of diet. Every person is unique and has different biochemical requirements. That being said, most...
by Heather | Mar 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
The gallbladder is one of the most notorious organs going under the knife in our society. We used to believe that our bodies really don’t need certain organs in order to function. But wait a minute, we’ve learned more and realized….we need EVERY...
by Heather | Mar 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Gut health is critical for overall health. About 85% of our immune function lies in our gut. Neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine line our intestinal tract, which is why our gut is called our “second brain”. We have an ecosystem that needs to be...
by Heather | Jan 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Are you at risk for osteopenia and osteoporosis? What can you do to prevent it? There are multiple factors that contribute to osteopenia and osteoporosis. Let’s first clarify the difference between these two. Osteoporosis is a disease that breaks down the tissue...
by admin1chris | Nov 30, 2013 | Food and Nutrition
We naturally detoxify every day mainly through our liver and gut, but also through our gallbladder, kidney, lungs and skin. There are a number of contributing factors that may make detoxification difficult for some people. The main area of detoxification is in your...
by admin1chris | Sep 18, 2013 | Food and Nutrition
If you’re like most people, you tend to like routine. It helps you feel structured and in control, perhaps even stress free. But what about those days where you’re just sick of making dinner!! In many families, one person takes on the responsibility of...
by admin1chris | May 5, 2013 | Exercise, Food and Nutrition
Weight loss doesn’t necessarily equal fat loss. Many individuals have learned an unbalanced way of losing weight that usually involves very low calorie intake and cardio only! This is the worst method of weight loss because your body will burn mostly muscle....
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