by Pamela Connor | Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, Holistic Nutrition, New Blogs
Although the first step in functional medicine is to listen to the patient’s story, other important information comes from assessing how the body systems are functioning with functional medicine labs. Patients put a lot of work into dietary and lifestyle...
by Pamela Connor | Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, Holistic Nutrition, New Blogs
As we head into the Holiday and Winter Season, eating mindfully can help you stay on track of your nutrition goals. Mindful eating is the act of paying close attention and being aware of your eating experience without judgment or criticism. While the concept sounds...
by Pamela Connor | Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, Holistic Nutrition, New Blogs
Have you tried to follow a healing protocol from a book only to feel like you need more support and direction? Many of our clients tell us this. While we’re grateful for the spread of much needed functional medicine information, sometimes information without direction...
by Pamela Connor | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog, Holistic Nutrition, New Blogs
For many of us, our morning “cup of joe” is a non-negotiable. Thanks to coffee’s delicious dose of caffeine and well-documented health benefits, this antioxidant-packed drink has become a staple in our culture. But did you know that coffee also has a slightly more...
by Pamela Connor | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog, Holistic Nutrition, New Blogs
A normal stomach acid level creates a pH of 1.5 to 2.5. But as we age, the parietal cells in the stomach lining produce less stomach acid called Hydrochloric Acid (HCl). In fact, half of people over the age of 60 have hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid), and by age 85,...
by Pamela Connor | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog
As the growing season moves from the height of splendor to cooler months, you may not want to give up on growing food. It’s a great way to eat healthy, focus on sustainability goals and there is a certain amount sheer satisfaction when adding homegrown foods to the...
