Do you have gut issues? We were fortunate to sit down with Dr. Ken Brown, Functional Gastroenterologist, from Plano, Texas. As a functional doctor, he focuses on preventing disease as opposed to treating disease. He’s dedicated over 20 years of his practice to specializing in inflammatory bowl disease and irritable bowl syndrome. He also developed…
Thanksgiving is a time to come together with loved ones and celebrate. We often indulge and consume more than we’re accustomed to eating on a daily basis. It can be an opportunity to make healthier choices both physically and mentally while still ejoying this special holiday. Here are some tips for a healthier Thanksgiving: Before…
Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Some say to skip breakfast and hold out until you’re really hungry, as intermittent fasting (cycling between periods of eating and fasting) has shown to have many health benefits. Traditional diets often focus on what you eat, where intermittent fasting is primarily concerned with…
In recent statistics, approximately 73% of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Weight and our discontentment with our weight is something many of us struggle with, and it can be hard to disseminate between social pressures, cultural factors, psychological factors, the environment, and biological factors as well. The relationship between mental health and…
Did you know that approximately 30% of adults in the U.S. use some form of wearable technology, with fitness trackers and smartwatches being the most common? They can offer a range of benefits for our wellness. Here are some benefits to wearing a wellness tracker: Activity tracking- they can help track your steps, traveled distance…
Our liver and gallbladder are important organs for our digestion and in a lot of ways they work hand in hand. Our liver performs many functions. For one, it filters any toxins from the blood and converts them into less harmful forms to be excreted from the body. It metabolizes nutrients from the foods we…
Has anyone ever told you that you have a sweet tooth? Most of us know that we should limit our sugar intake, but we may not know truly know how to do it. We know inside what’s best, but we might keep reaching for that sugary soda or that piece of chocolate cake anyway. Then,…
March is national nutrition month! We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between foods we eat and inflammation. What we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response to injury, infection, and tissue damage. However, inflammation can be detrimental…
Have you experienced issues with your back or your spine? Most of us were told at an early age not to slouch, sit up straight and maintain good posture. We know, though, as we get older, that it takes much more than that when it comes to maintaining a healthy spine. We had the unique…
Have you been taking hormones, but are still experiencing post-menopausal symptoms like decreased libido, mood swings, anxiety or depression? It may seem counter intuitive, but you might want to take a look at your gut health. We sat down with Rita Wadhwani, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist for over 15 years, who is now…
