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The Power of Gratitude: How to Approach This Holiday Season with Joy
With Thanksgiving around the corner and the rest of the holiday season not too far behind, gratitude seems an obvious topic to come to mind. You may think of gratitude as a simple gesture of expressing thanks. But really, gratitude blossoms far beyond this gesture, starting within and extending out to connect us with other humans and the world around us.
Poor Oral Health Can Increase Your Likelihood of Dementia
Leaders in functional medicine are emphasizing a strong but little-considered link: poor oral health can increase your risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.
How to Stay Healthy Through the Holidays, According to a Registered Dietitian
With the holiday season in full swing, there are parties, gatherings, and celebrations galore for many of us. Though it’s a favorite time of year for many and a natural time of indulging, being around so much food — particularly the heavier, calorie-laden and sugar-filled holiday dishes — can cause us to stray from our healthier habits and experience the effects of an unhealthy diet, such as weight gain, sugar hangovers, and bloating.
Women Are More Likely to Develop Autoimmune Disease. Here’s How to Prevent It.
Did you know that nearly 80% of all autoimmune disease cases occur in women? It’s not a coincidence — so what gives? Let’s unpack the reasons why and what you can do to protect and support your immune system.
How to Reduce Inflammation and Slow Aging from the Ground Up
The quality of how you age is deeply shaped by a quiet force: chronic inflammation. This slow, simmering internal fire—called inflammaging—is typically what’s behind the common chronic illnesses that affect nearly all adults over age 65. The good news? It doesn’t have to be that way. A proactive focus on your health now, at whatever stage of life you’re in, can reduce and reverse inflammation so you can live all of your years with maximum health, strength, and vitality.
All Disease Begins in the Gut: Why Your Microbiome Matters More Than You Think
The gut is more than a digestive organ — it’s a command center for the entire body, influencing immunity, inflammation, mood regulation, hormone balance, and more. If it’s not functioning well, chances are high that the other systems in your body aren’t either. And reciprocally, if you’re experiencing an imbalance in another area of your health, the first thing to do is to look back to the gut.