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Making healthier choices while dining out doesn’t mean sacrificing enjoyment or flavor. It’s all about smart preparation and mindful decision-making.

While a missing period is often greeted with celebration or relief, it could actually serve as a warning sign that something may be off.

Picture this, it’s 2:30 PM. Lunch was a few hours ago and that midday haze is beginning to settle in. Sure, you have a delicious dinner planned…..but that won’t be happening until 7. So what do we do? Do you just ignore your hunger? Maybe settle for that fast food burger down the street?

Many people who are diagnosed with prediabetes are unaware of the benefits diet and exercise can have on the rate of their disease progression. Research has shown that diet and exercise alone can prevent someone from progressing from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes! Some studies have even found that with changes to diet and exercise, individuals have reduced their A1C levels back below those indicating prediabetes. 

Maintaining your heart’s optimal condition is essential for living a healthy and fulfilling life. Even small lifestyle and dietary changes can significantly improve your heart health.

Your heart does a lot for you, so let’s give it the care it deserves. Whether you’re looking to reduce your risk of heart disease or live a healthier life, here are some practical tips to help you improve and maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.

Think summer is the only time to get fresh fruits and veggies? Think again! Although the temperatures drop, days are shortened, and the ground is colder, there are several types of fruits and vegetables that thrive during the colder months. 

It’s no secret that Ozempic is making waves in the health and wellness community. Despite its popularity, not everyone experiences the weight loss they anticipate. If you’re wondering why you’re not losing weight on Ozempic, you’re not alone. 

Many people struggle with weight management. It’s common to fall into unhelpful weight loss behaviors or struggle with body image from time to time. If you’re taking a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) such as Ozempic, you may also feel frustrated with your progress or lack the support you need to achieve your goals.

Mental health isn’t all in your head… it’s also in your gut. In Western medicine we like to separate out parts of the body and give them special attention: we treat the heart, the liver, the pancreas, the brain, etc. We do this because it keeps things organized, but we lose sight of the root cause of imbalance. The body is not a machine that repairs in isolation – the body is an ecosystem that needs a healthy climate to flourish. 

When you feel down, what do you feel like doing? Binge watching your favorite series (again)? Calling a trusted friend? Grabbing comfort foods? Any of these strategies can make you feel better and temporarily boost our moods, as they often do.

Maintaining and improving gut health has gained popularity and consumption of preand pro-biotics have been suggested to improve health, but why? What are they and how do they help someone’s overall wellbeing? These microscopic powerhouses have a large role in maintaining gut health and this article will review benefits and biotic-rich foods.