Actionable Habits That Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy
Simone McFarlane Achieving sustainable weight loss isn’t about dramatic diets or fleeting willpower; it’s about forming habits that support your body’s natural balance and energy. Wellness-focused changes that are consistent, manageable, and grounded in how your body works can dramatically reshape your long-term results. Below are several evidence-backed practices that move beyond fads and toward […]
Managing Hunger After GLP-1 Medication: Expert Tips for Maintaining Weight Loss
As users of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound often face extreme hunger upon discontinuation, experts are offering strategies to help manage this rebound effect, commonly known as “Ozempic rebound.” Clinical studies indicate that many individuals regain significant weight after stopping these medications, as appetite regulation can become dysregulated. Dr. Mir Ali, a bariatric […]
Why is Your Child a ‘Fussy Eater?’
Razi Berry Whether it’s an exclusive appetite for ‘white’ foods or an all-out refusal on veggies, when you have a fussy eater on your hands, mealtime can be more than a challenge. While picky eating is all part of the norm for developing toddlers, when it extends into school years, it takes a toll on […]
Art-Based Mindfulness Helps Reduce Headaches in Teen Girls
Razi Berry Teenagers report higher levels of stress than adults, and cite school as the highest contributing factor, according to the American Psychological Association’s annual report. A summary from 2013 concluded that while stress among Americans was not new, “what’s troubling is the stress outlook for teens in the United States.” Stress outlook for teens […]
The Mind-Body Digestion Connection
Dr. Jennea Wood, ND How We Eat and Why it Matters I spent a recent weekend at a retreat where naturopathic doctors assembled to discuss the philosophy of the medicine we practice. While at this retreat, I noticed a pattern that I have observed many times before. I slept in a cabin with no Internet connection […]
Flipping the Switch to Mindfulness with 5 Daily Mindful Practices
Dr. Sarah King ND Making the time for Mindfulness It’s easy to become distracted on a daily basis; whether due to multi-tasking, keeping up with a full schedule, or running through thoughts and lists in your head. There can be a tendency to reflect on past events, interactions and the desire to plan ahead and […]
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Crunch Cookie Bars
Dr. Michelle Cali, ND I hear you. Making healthy choices all the time is hard. But it is OKAY to crave, indulge and enjoy sweet treats. Deciding when, what and, most of all, why are the keys to preventing you from sliding down that slippery slope from healthy to unhealthy – from craving to addiction. […]