Grounding is the process of making contact with the earth’s electrical energy. You can consider it like “charging up” your body the way you use electricity to charge your phone. Getting barefoot is the best way to ground yourself. Check out earthing.com for grounding blankets and mats you can use when indoors to ground yourself […]
Functional medicine labs are very different than traditional ones. Insurance doesn’t feel the thoroughness functional medicine providers give is medically necessary, but we know it is! Spending time with you is critical and thorough investigations with more comprehensive testing is crucial to you having success to your complex issues. More in-depth analyses are performed with […]
“Oh you’re getting sick? Just take some vitamin C.” I’m sure you’ve all heard or been told that at one point in your lives, but does anyone really know or understand why vitamin C is so important? For one, yes, it supports immune function; it’s a protective antioxidant against damaging oxidative stress. It also plays […]
Are you drinking enough water in a day? Gettin’ back to basics here — your body needs enough water every day for several reasons, especially as the weather gets warmer. Water helps to: regulate body temperature, bowel movements, healthy digestion protect tissues, the spinal cord, and joints rid the body of waste through urination, sweat, […]
Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the body, making up the structure of bones and teeth, and plays a role in muscle function, blood clotting, nerves and hormones. A deficiency of calcium can lead to reduced bone strength with the possibility of developing fragile bones, bone softening and increased fracture risk.
Your gut health is more than just a result of the foods being consumed on a daily basis! Our gut health is heavily influenced by environment & lifestyle as well. How many hours of sleep do you get per night? Do you prioritize stress-relieving activities? Are you participating in regular physical activity?
Magnesium is an important electrolyte that plays a part in several different processes in the body! It’s needed for: Insulin sensitivity – releases insulin, clears insulin, improves insulin resistance Energy production Good gut health Supports Vitamin D status – you need magnesium to active and use Vitamin D Important for recovery and sleep Unfortunately it’s […]
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