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  • The Many Health Benefits of GLP-1 and GIP Medications

    The Many Health Benefits of GLP-1 and GIP Medications

    Approximately 12.5% of Americans are currently on a weight loss drug and usage is growing. Rapidly evolving research demonstrates significant secondary health benefits from these medications including a reduction in visceral fat, chronic inflammation and improved metabolic control. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, lipid disorders, PMOS, sleep disorders and depression may show…

  • Navigating GLP-1 Side Effects

    Navigating GLP-1 Side Effects

    GLP-1 medications can be very effective for weight loss and blood sugar management, but like any medication, they can cause side effects. Many side effects will improve as your body adjusts, although they may return for a short time when your dose increases. The tips below can help you manage common side effects and stay…

  • Weekly Trail Mix Tips: Nutrition, Exercise and Mental Health

    Nutrition The MIND Diet. “Inflammaging” is the age related increase in pro-inflammatory markers in our blood and tissues. You can easily guess many of the culprits that contribute to ongoing chronic stress such as poor diet, stress, smoking, alcohol, sleep habits, excess body fat and dental health. The MIND Diet, a fusion of the Mediterranean…

  • Weekly Trail Mix Tips: Nutrition, Exercise and Mental Health

    Nutrition Oatzempic. Another social media fueled diet craze is upon us, albeit not as outrageous as the cotton ball or dish pod diet. Oatzempic is a blended drink made of 1/2 cup rolled oats + 1 cup water + dash of cinnamon + squeeze of lime juice. The name is derived from a play on…

  • Exercise A New Rubber Band

    Here is a picture of your arteries on exercise.

  • Halt Fall Weight Gain

    Hot out of the oven casseroles, cookies and biscuits are replacing my fresh from the garden fruits, vegetables, herbs and grilled menu. Creep is about to set in.