It’s difficult to pinpoint which vitamins and minerals are most important to the normal, healthy functioning of the human body. Realistically, many different dietary consumables interact with each other to create a healthy patient. Magnesium is one of many critical nutrients that we test patients …
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Few nutrients are as critical to our bodies’ normal functioning as omega 3, also known as omega 3 fatty acids. What are omega 3 fatty acids, and why are they so important to our bodies? These chains of polyunsaturated fatty acids are broken down into …
Read Full ArticleBone and Joint Health Action week kicks off today, October 12th! One of the best actions we can take toward our bone health is making sure we have enough calcium. Calcium ensures that our bones are strong and healthy. In this nutrient spotlight post, we’ll …
Read Full ArticleZinc is a multitasking mineral that has many functions in the body. Though zinc was initially discovered as a growth factor, it is now understood to play a role in immune function, wound healing, protein synthesis, cell division and DNA synthesis. Do you want to …
Read Full ArticleYou may have heard that you should take vitamin C supplements or consume vitamin C-rich foods, but why? The answer is simple: vitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning your body can’t produce it. Yet, it plays many roles and has been linked to many …
Read Full ArticleDo you feel like your body goes into overdrive when you eat certain foods? You’re not alone. IBS and celiac disease are two different diseases that can cause similar symptoms, so it’s important to know the difference. By comparing and contrasting symptoms of celiac disease …
Read Full ArticleVitamin D is often associated with being “the sunshine vitamin”, and be found in many of the foods we eat. Although it is mostly known for its part in our bone health, it also plays a significant role in many processes, including aging and immunity. …
Read Full ArticleAs insurance prices soar, and the experiences in traditional healthcare leave much to be desired, more people are choosing Direct Primary Care (DPC) – an innovative alternative to the traditional, fee-for-service healthcare model. Is it the right choice for you and your family? How DPC …
Read Full ArticleOn Average, a direct primary care (DPC) member has 59 percent fewer emergency room visits, spends 30 percent fewer days in a hospital, and is referred to specialists 62 percent less often than a similarly situated patient in a traditional primary care practice. As an …
Read Full ArticleDo you experience bloating, cramping, rashes, or nausea after eating certain foods? Did you know even nutritious food can trigger food sensitivity symptoms? For instance, many people are sensitive to milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, eggs, or shellfish. Because the onset of reactions to these foods …
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