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A Functional Medicine Perspective on GLP-1 Agonists: Not a Panacea

A Functional Medicine Perspective on GLP-1 Agonists: Not a Panacea

GLP-1 receptor agonists have been hailed as groundbreaking in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes 🩺, but as a functional medicine provider, I see them as tools rather than a cure-all. While these medications have their place, they are far from the magic...
🔥 How Inflammation and Toxins Can Increase the Risk of Cancer 🔥

🔥 How Inflammation and Toxins Can Increase the Risk of Cancer 🔥

🛡️ What is Inflammation? Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself from harm. If you get a cut or an infection, your immune system sends special cells to help heal the area. This kind of short-term inflammation is a good thing. ✅ But sometimes, inflammation...
The Benefits of Fenugreek for Men’s Health and Testosterone Levels

The Benefits of Fenugreek for Men’s Health and Testosterone Levels

Introduction Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a herb that’s been around for ages, and it’s not just great for spicing up food. It has some pretty cool health benefits too, especially for men. It has been studied for helping with testosterone levels, boosting...
Shrink Your Waist, Not Your Muscles: Smart Strategies for Weight Loss

Shrink Your Waist, Not Your Muscles: Smart Strategies for Weight Loss

To prevent muscle loss while trying to lose weight, it’s essential to adopt a strategy that emphasizes muscle preservation along with fat loss. Here’s a step-by-step approach to minimize or even prevent muscle loss completely: 1. Prioritize Protein Intake Why:...
To Juice, or Not To Juice – that is here the question

To Juice, or Not To Juice – that is here the question

The Juicy Truth About Juice Cleanses: Do They Really Work? Introduction Juice cleanses are everywhere! Your favorite influencer swears by them, your coworker just finished a three-day cleanse, and your aunt claims they “detoxify your liver” (bless her heart). But do...
Is This Your Best Self?

Is This Your Best Self?

Take a moment and ask yourself: Is this really your best self? Before you roll your eyes or brush it off with a quick “Of course!”—let’s dig a little deeper. This question isn’t about whether you’ve checked off every box on the “perfect life” checklist....
What’s Holding You Back?

What’s Holding You Back?

We all have dreams. Whether it’s landing that perfect job, traveling the world, or simply feeling content with where we are in life, we can all agree that we have things we want to achieve. But then, there’s that pesky feeling—the one that says, I’ll never make it....
Curcumin / Turmeric: The Superstar Spice That Needs a Little Help to Shine

Curcumin / Turmeric: The Superstar Spice That Needs a Little Help to Shine

Curcumin, the magic ingredient in turmeric, has a list of health benefits so long it could fill a shopping cart. It fights inflammation, battles free radicals (those pesky molecules that cause damage in your body), and might even help fend off serious diseases like...
From Chips to Clarity: How Your Food Choices Shape Your Mind

From Chips to Clarity: How Your Food Choices Shape Your Mind

Eating too much processed junk food might be bad news for your brain, even if you’re doing other healthy stuff like following a good diet, new research warns. But don’t worry—there’s some good news too! A big study followed a group of people for over 10 years...