Understanding GLP-1: The Friendly Guide to a Powerful Hormone
Understanding GLP-1: The Friendly Guide to a Powerful Hormone “A pure heart and mind only take you so far – sooner or later the hormones have their say, too.” Jim Butcher Tweet Did you know that Glucagon-like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a superhero hormone in your gut? It helps control your blood sugar and keeps […]
Lifestyle Interventions for Sarcopenic Obesity
Lifestyle Interventions for Sarcopenic Obesity Imagine having a body that carries extra weight but has weak, thin muscles. That’s Sarcopenic Obesity (SO) in a nutshell. And as you may already know – aging is one of the main risk factors behind this condition. But with more people leading sedentary lifestyles (thanks in part to technology), […]
Understanding Sarcopenic Obesity
Understanding Sarcopenic Obesity As we age, our metabolic rate slows down, and we tend to pack on unwanted pounds while losing muscle mass. To combat this, we often resort to a variety of lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, healthier food choices, and meditation. However, the results are often mixed. While we may experience a […]
Healthy Eating Tips and Food Swaps
Healthy Eating Tips and Food Swaps Our intern, Rennie Chi, noticed that her classmates often skip breakfast, eat junk and fast foods and don’t drink adequate water. As a health and beauty advocate, she researched and created this blog to share tips on how people of all ages can make healthier eating choices. Healthy eating […]
What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease?
What Causes Chronic Kidney Disease? Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be tough because it keeps getting worse over time and can affect your quality of life as it progresses. Catching it early is super important because then you can do something about it sooner rather than later. Interestingly, CKD often remains hidden during […]
9 Foods that Naturally Boost GLP-1 in Our Bodies
9 Foods that Naturally Boost GLP-1 in Our Bodies In recent months, the drug Ozempic has been building in popularity for its significant weight loss effects. It’s heralded by celebrities and influencers alike, and it’s led to powerful physical transformations for a variety of people. But Ozempic isn’t some magical concoction dreamt up by scientists […]
What to Eat to Suppress Chronic Inflammation
What to Eat to Suppress Chronic Inflammation “It is becoming increasingly clear that chronic inflammation is the root cause of many serious illnesses” Dr. Andrew Weil As you may already know from our previous blog ‘The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inflammation’, inflammation is a stealthy biological response that is initiated when our immune system detects […]
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inflammation
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inflammation “Inflammation is a big buzz word in the world of health now, and rightfully so. The word inflammation comes from the Latin word ‘inflammare’ meaning ‘to ignite’ and it’s your body’s response to danger signals.” Dr. Stephanie Davis Inflammation, often dubbed as the ‘secret killer,’ is a stealthy biological […]
7 Hypertension Fighters in Your Kitchen
7 Hypertension Fighters in Your Kitchen Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects nearly half of Americans across the country. As we recounted in a recent blog, hypertension is often called the “silent killer,” with many people going unaware of their heightened blood pressure levels until it’s too late—resulting in a stroke, heart disease, and heart attacks. Hypertension, however, […]
What’s in a Label? What You Need to Know to Make Healthy Food Choices
What’s in a Label? What You Need to Know to Make Healthy Food Choices What’s black, white, and red all over? The nutrition label on a pack of Twizzlers! Reading a nutrition label is a must-have skill in today’s world of ultra-processed and complex and plentiful additives. If you don’t know what you’re putting in […]