Meal Planning Made Easy

You’re busy and the thought of having to plan out meals may feel like just one more chore to add to your already long list of things to do.  I know!  What I found, though, is that taking time to plan for meals each week – and writing out a grocery list – means that…

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Inflammation to Blame, Not Cholesterol

Dietary fats, cholesterol, and the levels of serum cholesterol in relation to the development of CVD have been somewhat demonized. It is not serum cholesterol that influence the endothelium but the inflammatory response that affects the integrity and functionality of the endothelium. Inflammation that causes endothelial dysfunction seems to be the underlying player for the…

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The Functional Medicine Approach

I utilize a functional medicine approach working with my clients one on one, along with functional testing we get to the root of any health problem and address the underlying issues to restore balance within the body for optimal function.

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Natural Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations to Lower Cholesterol

Contributing factors to dyslipidemia or elevated cholesterol serum levels1 Genetics(Lp(a)) Medications (anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, estrogen, corticosteroids, diuretics)2 Diabetes Lifestyle factors including diet, obesity, smoking, lack of physical activity Additional Testing1,3 Triglycerides HDL Lp(a) – genetic LDL particle size (either Apo B – small, dense; Apo A – large, fluffy) – there is evidence that the smaller,…

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How hormones affect your energy and weight

Are willpower and self-control the real solution to low energy and high weight?   Maybe not.   It might actually be your (powerful) hormones.   And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism, and appetite. Things that actually control your energy and…

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Is happy hour hindering your weight loss efforts?

We all like to enjoy a cocktail, especially after a long week. I know I look forward to my Friday happy hour but ever wonder why you have trouble losing weight or keeping it off, alcohol may be the main culprit… All forms of alcohol, even liquor such as vodka (64 calories per ounce) contains calories, maybe…

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