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Insulin: the Keeper of the Metabolic Keys
We’re diving into the sticky world of insulin resistance and how it silently plucks the strings of our well-being.
The Power of Fasting
Fasting is more than just a health trend. If you’ve heard whispers about the transformative power of fasting but haven’t yet ventured into this realm, now is the perfect time to explore the ancient wisdom and modern science of fasting.
Food & Mood: Take Control of Your Mental Health
Mood disorders like anxiety and depression are increasing. But understanding the critical link between food and mood can empower you to take back control of your mental health.
If You Only Take One Supplement, It Should Be Vitamin D.
Unfortunately, this is the time of year when we most need vitamin D, and our bodies are least able to produce it.
Age Is Just a Number
Imagine the aging process in your body slowing down. Can we decelerate aging and live a vibrant life as we grow older? Wonder no more. We know that behaviors such as smoking, alcohol, and inadequate sleep can speed up the aging process. There are also many steps we can take to counteract the impact of…
Are you Pregnant or Thinking About Getting Pregnant? Is Functional Medicine Right for You?
If you’re a mom-to-be or are thinking of having children soon, you might have questions about how functional medicine can be beneficial to you in this season of life. I see many young, healthy women in my clinic who come to RIFM specifically because they want to be in peak physical health before having a…
Coach’s Corner: Is Sunlight Your New Supplement?
How much sunlight have you seen today? If you would like to improve your sleep, mood, immune function, or regulate your appetite, this post is for you. Have you ever thought about sunlight as a necessary element for good health? We all intuitively know that sunlight is energizing and mood-lifting and Dr. Hartman has…
Hormone SERIES Insulin 3 of 3: Nutrients to Improve Insulin Sensitivity
In this final post on insulin, we’ll discuss various nutrients that combat insulin resistance and make our bodies more sensitive to this important hormone. People tend to jump straight to nutritional supplements, botanicals, herbals, or homeopathy when dealing with insulin resistance, diabetes, and other hormonal issues. However, the lifestyle factors that we discussed last week…
Why Will the Flu Be Worse This Season?
Influenza is a viral, upper respiratory tract infection that typically, in any given season, affects about 25% of the population. What this means is, over a period of three to four years, pretty much everybody in any given population has been exposed at least once. This also means that as the seasons pass, there’s a…
