CORE BLOG
Nutrition Consultant vs. Registered Dietitian: What’s the Difference?
Nutrition is an evolving field of the healthcare industry that is essential to combat the growing rates of non-communal diseases (2). Non-communal diseases are those which stem from poor dietary choices and a sedentary lifestyle, also known as chronic conditions. Examples of such conditions include cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, cancer, and obesity. Not surprisingly, these diseases […]
Supplement of the Month: Curcumin
Curcumin is a healing substance found in the spice turmeric. Due to its medicinal properties, curcumin has been getting a lot of attention from the medical community. This awesome supplement reduces inflammation and may help treat cancer, although studies are still underway (1). Although the specific mechanisms of curcumin’s therapeutic effects are still unknown, studies […]
Why Eat Organic?
Consumers are faced with literally thousands of food options on a stroll through the supermarket. What is alarming about all these food options is how many are disguised as healthy through misleading labels like “all-natural” or “made with real fruit.” Sadly, the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) does a poor job of regulating many of […]
Can Ayurveda Practices Really Improve Digestion?
Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical approaches in the world, with roots on the Indian continent. Today, it is practiced all over the world, being appreciated for the numerous health benefits it has to offer. Holistic principles from Ayurveda meld into other holistic practices including Functional Integrative Nutrition and graduate programs in Dietetics (1)(2). […]
Movement and Lymphatic Flow (video)
There are many drawbacks to a sedentary lifestyle including weight gain, poor circulation, and an increased risk for chronic diseases. Human beings are made to move and not moving will most certainly have an adverse effect on health. In fact, many of today’s leading causes of death (like heart disease and cancer) result from chronic […]
What is Functional Integrative Nutrition?
Functional integrative nutrition is a type of nutrition therapy which incorporates many aspects of biology and wellness into holistic healing. By assessing the many interrelationships that exist between diet, lifestyle, environment, and biological systems, a nutritionist or dietician is able to target specific disorders and promote optimal whole-body function through diet and lifestyle influences. What […]
Understanding Hanson Manual Therapy
Hanson Manual Therapy, or HMT, is an advanced technique that provides immediate relief from muscle pain and tension through the application of manual therapy to both trigger points and acupressure points. It is based on the concepts of muscular imbalance and hypersensitive myofascial reflex points. Here is what you should know. What Is a Muscular […]
Sleep Studies: Circadian Rhythms Explained (Part 3)
While many people are indeed familiar with some of the terminology of sleep science, like ‘melatonin’ or ‘biological clock,’ not everyone fully understands what these mean. Even worse, when one does become knowledgeable in these processes, it is difficult to apply the knowledge to a healthier lifestyle. Circadian Cycles: Circadian rhythms describe many functions […]
The Biomechanics of Running
Running is one of the most common modes of cardiovascular exercise. It is convenient, works up a good sweat by engaging the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems, and can be done almost anywhere. However, there is much to understand behind the biomechanics of running in terms of correct form and footwear. When performed correctly, […]
Sleep Studies: Neurochemistry of Wakefulness (Part 2)
Sleep disorders are very common and not many individuals know how to combat the adverse effects of poor sleep, much less how to correct it. Sleep disorders can range from the inability to begin or maintain sleep to the inability to remain alert during the day hours or maintain wakefulness. By becoming more informed on […]