POTS: A Functional Medicine Approach This Article Was Originally Published on Rupa Health” Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of dysautonomia or dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system that can cause debilitating and unpredictable lightheadedness and rapid heart rate upon standing. Although often missed, POTS impacts an estimated one to three million Americans with […]
Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Digestion, Inflammation, and Mood Cranial nerve ten, the vagus nerve, plays a key role in facilitating communication between the brain and digestive tract. The tone and balance of your vagus nerve impact so many aspects of health, including inflammation, digestion, and mood. Fortunately, there are many non-invasive strategies from lifestyle […]
Reduce Wildfire Smoke and Air Pollution to Protect Yourself and Breathe Easier {Lifestyle Medicine, Environmental Health} Air pollution is a growing problem for many reasons including widespread wildfire smoke and has many health impacts. The quality of the air you breathe is essential for health. Right now, wildfires are raging and devastating many areas, contributing […]
Alzheimer’s prevention using lifestyle medicine strategies can protect the brain and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s Disease is a type of brain disorder that causes debilitating problems with memory, behavior and thinking. Fortunately, adopting a combination of healthy habits and a personalized lifestyle approach for Alzheimer’s prevention promotes good brain health and may help stave off […]
There are many common nutrient deficiencies linked to fatigue. Here is what you need to know so you can eat your way to more energy and metabolic balance with lifestyle medicine! There are many common nutrient deficiencies linked to fatigue that may influence your level of health and vitality. Is it a struggle to get out […]
Want to Reduce Inflammation and Improve Your Health? Try This New Approach Using Self-Massage to Reducing Inflammation: It All Starts with The Vagus Nerve! Download the mp4 here for a guided relaxation and self-massage exercise to balance the vagus nerve! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more meditations, healthy recipes, lifestyle tips and more! Affiliate […]
Inflammation plays a crucial role in healing but too much at the wrong time and place can lead to the development of chronic disease. Use these lifestyle habits to balance inflammation and prevent chronic disease! You can find more mindfulness guidance, healthy recipes, lifestyle tips and more on my YouTube Channel! Affiliate Disclosure & Privacy Policy […]
The digestive tract is particularly vulnerable to stress via the brain-gut connection. Use these strategies to improve digestion by managing stress. Have you ever “choked under pressure” or felt your “stomach in knots” when faced with a difficult decision? Is so, you are familiar with the powerful ways in which stress can influence digestion. Subscribe […]
Spring is in the air here, and for me, that means it is time to start thinking green! Whether packing in the healthy green veggies in a delicious smoothie such as my Healthy Shamrock Smoothie Bowl or giving your medicine cabinet a healthy green makeover, green is a color of vitality, renewal andSpring Cleaning Your Health ! […]
An Integrative Approach to Pain: Relieve Suffering by Addressing Mind, Body and Spirit in These 4 Areas! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more healthy recipes, lifestyle tips and more! Affiliate Disclosure & Privacy Policy (please review our complete policy here): we use affiliate links and analytics on our website, social media posts and newsletter […]