Our Wellness Blog
What is Gut Flora and How Does it Affect Your Health?
The adage “follow your gut” takes on a new meaning when it comes to health and nutrition. Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, collectively known as gut flora, and your health and well-being depend in a large way on the condition and health of your gut flora.
How “Healthy Food” is Making You Gain Weight
If you’re trying to lose or maintain your weight, you’ve most likely read plenty of diet tips endorsing different kinds of “healthy food”. Sadly, many of these can be misleading, influenced by the myths and wrong ideas that proliferate in the field of nutrition.
Recipe: Asparagus and Shiitake over Pasta or Rice
Spring has finally sprung! (sort of) and it is important to eat seasonally and with foods that can assist in detoxification as well as provide valuable nutrition that supports the immune and digestive systems. Asparagus is one of the top ranked fruits and...
5 Biggest Benefits of Power Napping for Your Brain
Power naps are more than just an afternoon siesta. Experts say that napping for at least 20 minutes can do wonders for the body and the brain.
5 Tips for Choosing a Qualified Chiropractor
Once you feel that familiar pain in your back or neck, you know that it’s time to head to a chiropractor. However, choosing the right one can be a challenge because of the many options available.
First Week of March is National School Breakfast Week and our Amazing Nutritionist, Suzie Falco, Has Some Great Tips!!
This is National School Breakfast Week, and oh boy, this hits a nerve with so many busy parents as well as tired children! I am hoping that some tips I give you here will help the entire family as well as make for happier and more focused children in school. It is...
Essential Fatty Acids and the Inflammation Balancing Act
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have been front and center in nutrition news for many years now because of their relationship to cardiovascular health. But their role in modulating all types of inflammation in the body makes these fats of even more important to...
Superfoods That Can Help You Shed a Few Pounds
Healthy and gradual weight loss can be achieved through a wholesome diet. These superfoods will make you feel full and energized – making you less likely to overeat. Spinach Spinach is an excellent source of potassium – a cup of cooked greens contains 839...
The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Human Health
There’s a complex network of receptors, signaling molecules, and metabolic enzymes at play in the body that, despite having a significant influence on human health and well-being, most people don’t know about. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) – composed of...
Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?
Magnesium is an essential nutrient. It enables key metabolic processes, contributes to bone strength, and acts as a cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic reactions.1 Despite its central role in physiology and health, magnesium is under-consumed by most Americans,...
