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May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to spotlight the importance of mental well-being and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Mental health disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity or culture and the past...

by Stasha-Gae Roberts, Nurse Practitioner If you're a woman in your mid-40s to mid-50s and feeling “off”—whether it’s digestive discomfort, brain fog, fatigue, mood swings, or stubborn weight gain—you’re not alone. These changes are common during perimenopause and...

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 3 people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The CDC reports that in 2022, cancer was the second leading cause of death in the U.S., underscoring the urgency of a more comprehensive...

Dietary supplements are more popular than ever, with over 80% of Americans using some form of supplementation, according to the 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements. From vitamins, minerals, and probiotics to botanical herbs, mushrooms, and amino acids,...

Hormones play a crucial role in overall health, acting as chemical messengers that regulate everything from metabolism and mood to sleep and reproductive health. Factors like aging, chronic stress, inflammation, poor diet, and environmental toxins can lead to hormonal...

IV (intravenous) vitamin therapy provides essential vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients directly into the bloodstream for immediate absorption and maximum effectiveness. Unlike oral supplements, which must pass through the digestive system and may not be fully...

Heart disease remains the #1 cause of death in women, yet it is often underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Many women experience silent symptoms of cardiovascular disease, leading to delayed treatment and increased complications. Three major types of heart disease that...

If your goal for 2025 is lasting weight loss, you’re in the right place. Many people struggle with stubborn belly fat, slow metabolism, and difficulty losing weight, but the key to sustainable weight loss goes beyond just dieting and exercising. A holistic approach...

Insomnia is the inability to fall, stay, or experience poor-quality sleep. Over 1/3 of adults do not meet the recommended amount of sleep, which is 7-9 hours per night. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. Other types of sleep disorders include restless legs,...

Magnesium is one of the most abundant and essential nutrients in the body. Most magnesium is in our bones, soft tissue, and muscles. Over 300 enzymatic reactions rely on magnesium as a cofactor, including glucose and blood pressure regulation, energy production,...

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (aka SIBO) is defined as an increase in bacteria in the small intestine above normal values. The increased presence of bacteria leads to fermentation, excessive gas, and symptoms such as flatulence, bloating, pain in the umbilical...

The focus of this blog post will be specifically on T2DM, there are several different forms of diabetes, but they will not be discussed in this blog post. According to the CDC, 2021 data show that 38.4 million people of all ages, or 11.6%, or 1 in 10 people of the...