New Mitochondria, New Me!
NEW MITOCHONDRIA, NEW ME! The phrase āNew Year, New Meā is a great reminder to implement healthier habits. Despite good intentions, the resolution āto lose 20 poundsā or āto stop eating sugarā often falls short, resulting in old habits. Rather than a short term resolution, it may be wiser to take a life extending approach […]
Benefits of Fasting: Flourishing Without!
BENEFITS OF FASTING: FLOURISHING WITHOUT! Patrick Healey, N.D. Fasting is a timeless and ancient practice used both for religious reasons and health benefits. It is one of the only therapies that is accessible to everyone and actually saves you money when you do it! One thing to note is that fasting is NOT starving. Fasting is […]
Keto Around the Holidays! š
KETO AROUND THE HOLIDAYS Laura MouriƱo, N.D. The holidays are upon us and that means it is time for joy, cheer, and FOOD! Yes, food is in abundant supply including those that can have quite an impact on your blood sugar. Yes, the pies, cookies, and desserts, but also many that are deceptive in their […]
Keto and Its Benefits
KETO AND ITS BENEFITS Patrick Healey, N.D. Metabolism refers to how efficiently and effectively the body creates energy using carbs, fats, protein, and nutrients to fuel the body’s cellular functions. The majority of the population are in a less than optimal state of health known as “metabolic inflexibility.” Metabolic inflexibility and dysfunction means that individuals […]
Macronutrients and Metabolism in the Modern Era
MACRONUTRIENTS & METABOLISM IN THE MODERN ERA Laura MouriƱo, N.D. As we have mentioned many times before, not all food is created equal and by that same token not all food is digested equally. Whatās the difference in our digestion of an apple, grilled chicken, or coconut?Ā Itās a little something called macronutrients, a fancy […]