On February 3rd, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train of roughly one hundred and fifty rail cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, creating a massive explosion that released five different hazardous chemicals into the air, soil and water. With so many patients expressing concern about exposures and asking what they should do to protect themselves and…
CANCER & HEART DISEASE: WHAT DO THESE TWO CONDITIONS HAVE IN COMMON? Not only are they the leading causes of death, but they also arise from the same fundamental issue: mitochondrial dysfunction! Your body relies on little structures called mitochondria to produce energy. These organelles are actually bacteria (an alpha-proteobacterium) you co-evolved with, and which…
CONVENTIONAL, INTEGRATIVE, FUNCTIONAL OR NATUROPATHIC – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Most people are familiar with “conventional medicine” since it is the predominant system of healthcare in society today, but as more and more people decide that they want to improve their health in a better way, there are now integrative, functional, and naturopathic practitioners. Here, we…
NEW MITOCHONDRIA, NEW ME! The phrase “New Year, New Me” is a great reminder to implement healthier habits. Despite good intentions, the resolution “to lose 20 pounds” or “to stop eating sugar” 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! 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 a…
KETO AROUND THE HOLIDAYS Laura Mouriño, 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 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 & METABOLISMIN THE MODERN ERA Laura Mouriño, 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. What’s the difference in our digestion of an apple, grilled chicken, or coconut? It’s a little something called macronutrients, a fancy word…
FOOD QUALITY: WHY IT MATTERS Patrick Healey, N.D. All food is not created equal. Some should not even be considered food, because of how processed, chemically laden, and manipulated it is! Sticking with whole, minimally processed, foods is a great way to start changing your nutrition and improving your health. A good general idea to…
TRAUMA & GRATITUDE AROUND THE HOLIDAYS Laura Mouriño, N.D. Thanksgiving for many of us is right around the corner, which is traditionally considered a time for celebrating with family over a meal and to express gratitude for the people and things we have in our lives. On the contrary, for many folks this time of…