by Dr. Katie DiNello, ND Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and its prevalence is expected to continue to rise over the next 15 years. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), one in three people will be affected by some form of cardiovascular disease during their lifetime. The AHA and World Health Organization define cardiovascular disease … Read More
A Sustainable Way to Lose Weight with Dr. Katie DiNello
By Dr. Katie DiNello, ND Losing weight is challenging – especially when we are up against sedentary jobs and limitless access to indulgent foods. When you want to lose weight, it’s often difficult to know where to start. There is so much conflicting information on which approach is best for weight loss. Some people feel great intermittent fasting and eating … Read More
Healthy Habits for the Holiday Season
By Dr. Katie DiNello, ND The holiday season is often a time of joy and celebration but can be difficult to navigate when you have specific health goals. Maybe you struggle with metabolic syndrome or diabetes, and don’t know how to enjoy indulgent foods while also maintaining healthy sugar levels. Maybe you struggle with binge eating and feel the need … Read More
Five Natural Ways to Combat Chronic Inflammation
by Dr. Katie DiNello, ND What is inflammation? Inflammation is a normal immune and metabolic response to local traumas, stressors, and pathogens. When the body is exposed to a stressor – such as the common cold – immune cells get activated and release small molecules called cytokines, that create inflammation. How do we measure inflammation? There are several ways to … Read More
Dr. Clark’s Collagen Protein Energy Bites
Protein energy bites can be a delicious way to get a quick, energizing snack, that’s not only packed full of healthy fats and protein, but also feels like a dessert! This recipe was created in a way to optimize the good stuff and keep sugar low—only 1.4 g sugar per bite! It is naturally gluten-free, but if you are particularly … Read More
Introducing Dr. Jen’s Collagen Cleanse
Are you experiencing fatigue, inflammation, difficulty sleeping, food cravings, weight gain, and reduced mental clarity? Toxins may be the reason! Dr. Jen’s Collagen Cleanse is a science-based metabolic cleanse program that supports the body’s natural detoxification processes. This program includes 30 delicious drink mix pouches, 30 supplement packets, and an easy to follow guidebook to help you achieve your wellness … Read More
What Your Gut is Telling You
What Your Gut is Telling You How Poor Gut Health Contributes to Anxiety and Depression By Dr. Karen Bender How is your digestion? Do you experience pain and indigestion after eating foods you once enjoyed? Have you started to accept gas and bloating as normal? Do you often go days without having a bowel movement? These are all signs that … Read More
How to Use Nutrition to Help Combat Addiction
By Aylah Clark, ND Though the rates of cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, and cocaine use have declined in recent years, addiction to these and other substances continue to be a serious problem. Sometimes addiction can even start with a prescribed medication that may have been very beneficial to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life at the time. 2.5% of … Read More
Garcinia cambogia – worth the weight loss hype?
By Aylah Clark, ND Recently we’ve had patients asking about Garcinia cambogia due to a Dr. Oz show that touted its weight loss-promoting properties. Let me start by saying this herb is not a new discovery. Researchers have known about it for many years and it is found in many weight loss supplements. Perhaps this might also tell you that whatever impact … Read More
Stop Making this Common Breakfast Mistake!
We hear about how important breakfast is all. the. time. But what we don’t hear is WHAT we should be eating for breakfast. And unfortunately some of the most common breakfast foods are the worst things to be filling yourself with first thing in the day. Think of the typical American breakfast foods that get eaten during the week: bagels, … Read More