6 Ways to Supercharge Your Immune System Before Winter
With Covid-19 still looming heavily over the U.S., Americans are looking for ways to boost their immune system before winter hits. But it’s not as simple as targeting one specific entity in your body. The immune system is the body’s natural defense system, made up of a network of molecules, tissues, cells, and organs working […]
Foods That Promote Inflammation
Inflammation can strike anyone and in any part of the body. When it strikes your gut, it can be very problematic. How does it get started? Usually by the foods you eat. It is very important to pay attention to what you’re putting into your body. These are just a few of the foods that […]
9 Delicious Quarantine Meals Made With Canned & Dried Foods
Whether you are stuck at home needing a tasty meal, or your pantry just needs a good clear-out, why not get creative with some new recipes. In good times and bad, cooking with a loved one or sitting down to share a delicious dish with family can bring us together and make things feel a […]
The #1 Supplement That People Should Be Taking But Don’t
When exploring the wide world of supplements, things can get kind of murky. There are so many to choose from that it is tough to know which ones to take and which ones are the best to take. Interestingly enough, there is one form of supplement that everyone should turn to first and foremost – […]
Where the Standard American Diet (SAD) Falls Short (and what you can do)
For breakfast, it’s a bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin with a large coffee with extra cream and sugar. Lunch is a sub with ham and swiss, a bag of chips, and an energy drink. And dinner is usually a cheeseburger, fries, and a soda. Oh, and most days, every meal comes with […]
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. […]
Day Hike Essentials: What to Put in Your Pack
Every so often, an article by my UpWellness team here on our blog hits really close to home. Such is the case with this one. Many of you know that I am an avid hiker…my wife and I (and our dog) are out on the trails every morning. We all much prefer exercising rather than […]
This Happens After You Eat Organic For Just One Week
One of the most common nutrition questions that I get from my patients and my readers is this one: Is organic food better? Here’s the short answer…YES. It’s true that organically grown produce tends to be more expensive, and many people question whether the increased cost is justified. There is also an ongoing controversy about […]
Why Family Mealtime is So Important (and you should do it more)
Back in the day, families would come together each evening around the dinner table. Here stories would be shared, and time would be spent bonding and recapping on the day. Meals brought families together, and some would say, kept families together.
3 Easy and Delicious Spring Dishes to Celebrate the Season
The asparagus in the market is looking really good lately. And have you noticed that the price of strawberries has been going down in the last few weeks? Wonder why? Of course, many factors go into the quality and pricing of produce at the market, but one of the most important is– seasonal availability. When […]
