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Chrononutrition and Nutritional Supplements: The Best Timing for Your Health

September 14, 2021

Have you ever taken a nutritional supplement like Vitamin B and thought it did not work well one day, then you took it at a different time another day and it helped? You felt more energized and ready for the day! Your body functions in the form of patterns known as circadian rhythms to promote sleep, eating, and other activities. It makes sense to time our nutrients based on our body’s needs and activities like

The Breakdown of Animal and Plant Proteins: Benefits and Risks

September 7, 2021

Did you know 100 calories of broccoli has more protein, vitamins, minerals, and less fat than 100 calories of steak? But which protein source is better – animal or plant? Does it matter? Does animal protein increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? Is plant protein a poor source? There is conflicting research and information on this topic, but like how your body uses protein, we break down all the nutritious facts here! What is protein?1,2

The Five Benefits of Collagen

August 30, 2021

What’s the body’s largest organ that offers protection and is your first defense against harm? If you said your skin, you’re correct! The skin is made up of about a trillion cells and gets its strength from a protein called collagen.1 It is important that it is well taken care of. You may be familiar with collagen’s ability to slow down the process of aging skin or reduce wrinkles. Maybe you have lotions or shampoo

Debunking The Top 7 Diabetes Myths

August 11, 2021

Being overweight or obese, lazy, acting as a ‘couch potato,’ over-eating, having a ‘sweet tooth,’ causing diabetes on yourself, or doing something wrong during pregnancy – these are common stigmas associated with diabetes. These stigmas are not only socially, mentally, and emotionally damaging to those with diabetes, but they are simply not true and can lead to misdiagnosis. Unfortunately, as diabetes is becoming more common, so are the myths. Diabetes is a highly misunderstood disease.

Boosting The Thyroid: A Functional Medicine Approach

August 6, 2021

The thyroid gland is the primary regulator of cholesterol, blood sugar, temperature, reproductive health, growth, and weight. Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid affects over 30 million females and 15 million males in the United States.1 No wonder this highly affects the population since it is common to have lifestyles with high stress, poor sleep, minimal exercise, and diets high in processed foods.2 The most common type of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune

The Seven Risk Factors of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases

August 3, 2021

Autoimmune diseases affect over 24 million Americans, with thyroid disease responsible for about 20 million cases.1 Autoimmune thyroid diseases can be underdiagnosed and many people may not know that they are affected. Do not let that scare you!1 Look no further to learn about autoimmune thyroid diseases, risk factors, and the importance of early diagnoses. What are autoimmune thyroid diseases?1-3 Our immune systems are largely responsible for protecting us from infection, toxins, and other foreign

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Chrononutrition and Nutritional Supplements: The Best Timing for Your Health

The Breakdown of Animal and Plant Proteins: Benefits and Risks

The Five Benefits of Collagen

Debunking The Top 7 Diabetes Myths

Boosting The Thyroid: A Functional Medicine Approach

The Seven Risk Factors of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases

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