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Many people turn to magnesium to promote a healthy sleep pattern. Yet, does magnesium help you sleep? Let’s take a closer look!
You can take steps to stay healthy in the winter months. Here are my winter health tips so you can take control of your health and enjoy the holiday season!
It’s back-to-school time again and many parents, teachers, and students are preparing for the hectic, busy days ahead. I know my daughter Elle is so excited to start preschool in her new home in Santa Fe, New Mexico! A new…
What you eat impacts your sleep, and vice versa. Here I discuss foods that help you sleep & the foods to avoid to ensure you get a good night’s rest.
Let’s examine the benefits of sleep & why it is so important. We’ll also break down the stages of sleep, what happens in each stage & how much sleep you need.
There are five vital male and female hormones that can become unbalanced, leading to unpleasant symptoms, illness, and even severe disease.
Most of us have experienced brain fog. It’s often described as a cloudy-headed feeling. Learn what brain fog is, the symptoms, its causes & how to fight it!
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives and made them more stressful than they already were. With cases spiking and new variants of the virus spreading, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest information as we live…
A new year presents a new opportunity to take back your health. The Covid-19 pandemic presented us with many challenges in 2023. Research suggests we exercised less and the ease of food delivery and curbside pick-up caused many of us to…
Alzheimer’s disease can be a scary topic. However, unlike the rest of our bodies, our brains do not have to deteriorate as we age if we take care of them.
Not only is sleep a wonderful thing, it’s essential for our bodies and minds. Yet a restful night is not always easy to achieve. In fact, one in three American doesn’t get enough sleep. Poor sleep was one of the…
It’s estimated that 18 million people — mostly men — are affected by sleep apnea. Many people associate sleep apnea with obesity, age, and poor habits including smoking and overindulgence in alcohol. All of these may be true, however, there…
This is a great time for functional medicine. There’s so much research emerging on how the different systems in your body are connected, lending even more proof that the whole-body functional medicine approach to health is truly the best option. …
Spring is in the air! As the new season approaches, it’s time to think about spring cleaning. And if that doesn’t excite you, consider this: Decluttering and cleaning are actually good for you! For optimal health, you need a healthy…
Across the globe people are staying at home, and for good reason. It’s the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I applaud the contribution we are all making by doing this! However, as a medical doctor and functional…
The holiday season is a time of celebrations and giving. It’s festive, bright, and joyful, yet for some people, this season has also been known to bring on the blues. The days are shorter, time and money can be tight,…
I know from my own personal experience, as well as from working with thousands of patients in my functional medicine clinic, that there are natural steps you can take to balance your hormones. This is particularly true when stress is…
Did you forget where you put your keys? Do you walk into a room and don’t remember why you went there? Does it seem you just don’t have the energy to focus on anything anymore? It happens to all of…
Balanced hormones and TV. How do these topics go together? Stay with me! I don’t often watch TV. However, I was recently stuck in an airport, and my attention was drawn to a televised dance competition. For a few minutes…