Now is Not the Time to Be Lacking in This Essential Anti-Stress Vitamin
A lot is going on in the world today, and stress levels are maxed out for millions of people. Right now is not a good time to be lacking in this essential vitamin that plays a vital role not only in converting what you eat into energy but also in keeping your central nervous system […]
Need to Ditch Gluten? Here are 7 Easy Ways to Get it Done
When the “bean counters” get excited…that’s when you know that there is really something to it. Although it has nothing to do with beans, the bean counters are head over heels excited about gluten-free foods. The global market for gluten-free foods was over $17 billion and is projected to grow at 9% per year for […]
Food and Mood: Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression
The study of food and mood is one of the most exciting frontiers in medicine. In the past, psychological disorders like depression and anxiety have understood to be the result of genetics, adverse childhood experiences, chemical imbalances in the brain, cognitive distortions, poor stress management skills, and other diseases or medical problems.
5 Weight-Loss Smoothies to Help You De-Bloat and Slim Down
Are you feeling heavy, sluggish, and bloated? A slimming smoothie might be just the ticket for better digestion, more energy, and a boosted metabolism. Do smoothies for weight loss actually work? Research shows that using the right ingredients can create a smoothie that helps you feel lighter and get healthier. For example, a study found […]
6 Steps to Heal Your Gut and Boost Immunity
Do you have common gut health issues such as digestive troubles, stomach aches, weight challenges, fatigue, skin issues, emotional issues, or food intolerances? If so, you may need to take action to heal your gut now, before impaired digestive and immune function leaves you vulnerable to illness.
The Cost of Not Adopting Lifestyle Medicine is Staggering
What does the word “lifestyle” mean to you? Does it bring back memories of Robin Leach’s popular show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? On that show, the term lifestyle was about the tastes, habits, attitudes, standards of living, and general way of life for rich folks. It was fun to watch, but hardly the […]
Are You a Meat Eater? Here’s How You Can Add More Plants to Your Diet (and why you should)
The term “plant-based” is becoming so popular that I won’t be surprised if we start seeing it on Oreos and Coca-Cola someday soon. They have no animal derived ingredients, so it’s technically true, and if big food companies can sell more products with a “plant-based” label…they will.
Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Naturopathic Doctor
We sat down with our own Dr. Joshua Levitt, N.D., and asked him what kind of questions his patients often ask him. Dr. Levitt’s unique approach is backed by an education that includes a degree in physiology from UCLA, a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the prestigious Bastyr University, formal residency training in integrative medicine […]
Drinking This one Free and Simple Thing Before Meals Can Supercharge Weight Loss
Folks…it doesn’t get any easier than this. This article by my UpWellness team gives you one of the simplest but most effective strategies out there for weight loss and health improvement in general. Here’s the secret: good, clean, water. Sometimes the solution to a health problem is so simple that we overlook it in our […]
5 Ways to Beat the Afternoon Slump
780.79 That’s the diagnostic (ICD-10) code for “malaise and fatigue,” which is one of the most common diagnostic codes in all of medicine. Basically, it means that the patient is tried. Although fatigue can be a symptom of just about every medical condition there is, most cases are not related to a serious underlying disease. […]
