Infrared Sauna Therapy for Healing and Wellbeing
Most of us are familiar with the use of traditional hot air/steam saunas, but what about infrared saunas? The benefits are enormous and diverse. Let’s dig in to learn more! The use of heat therapy for healing is a longstanding and well tested modality. Infrared sauna therapy is a newer and exciting development. Through the […]
Is Creatine Supplementation Safe & Beneficial?
Creatine supplementation can be a controversial topic, but it is one worth discussing! There is a plethora of research regarding the use of creatine in various settings. This blog post will take a look at the evidence, which is always my favorite place to start. What is creatine? […]
When You Know Something is Wrong (But the Doctor Says You Are Fine)
Are you always tired? Is your hair falling out? Are you gaining weight even though you watch your diet? Do you have horrendous menstrual symptoms? Are you bloated whenever you eat? These are extremely bothersome symptoms, and yet many sufferers have a “normal” lab workup and exam at their primary care provider. The most common […]
Healing Blood Sugar Dysregulation
Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes, elevated fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes mellitus? If so, you are not alone! Currently, more than 37 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and 96 million have prediabetes. This represents more than a doubling of the case toll over the […]
Immune Hacks Part 4: Key Herb Echinacea
Welcome to the final installment of my Immune Hacks series! Today we will take a look at another of my favorite herbs. I love echinacea so much because it is incredibly versatile, safe, and effective. I am always amazed when I realize how many bases it covers and with such finesse. Echinacea is best suited […]
Immune Hacks Part 3: Nutrition and Supplementation
Hippocrates said that food is medicine and he was right! Our bodies are made to absorb and utilize the nutrients in food. A healthy diet can help to strengthen and rebalance all of our essential processes, especially those of the immune system. In the third installment of my Immune Hacks series, I will discuss ways […]
Immune Hacks Part 2: Back to the Basics
I am all about promoting maximal wellness! A medical model focused on illness is missing the mark because at that point it is already too late. If we can balance and support our bodies daily, there will be less time lost dealing with sickness and breakdown. While this may seem very basic, I find it […]
Immune Hacks Part 1: Key Herb Andrographis
It is February and we are not only in the middle of cold and flu season, but COVID-19 is still a player. Immune support is a hot topic, and rightfully so! Herbs are amazingly useful for both the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infections. I utilize them personally, for my family members, and […]
9 Reasons That You Can’t Lose Weight
Do you struggle to lose weight even with diet and exercise? Have you been gaining weight but feel confused because nothing else has changed? You are not alone. This is a growing problem and one that carries with it a lot of stress and frustration. I am here to tell you that there is an […]
Race Report: Hainesport Endurance Run 12 Hour
In preface: I have decided to include some race reports on here for fun and to keep things interesting! I always love to read these, so hopefully you find it enjoyable too. If not, no worries. Just move on and come back next week for more health and wellness hacks! 2021 was highly unexpected in […]