Why Blood Sugar Balance Matters (Even If You’re Not Diabetic)

Why Blood Sugar Balance Matters (Even If You’re Not Diabetic)

When most people think about blood sugar, they assume it’s only important if they have diabetes. In reality, blood sugar balance affects everyone, especially women—impacting energy, mood, hormones, weight, and long-term metabolic health. Blood sugar refers to the...
Virtual Nutrition Counseling: Convenient, Personal, Effective

Virtual Nutrition Counseling: Convenient, Personal, Effective

Virtual nutrition counseling brings expert guidance to you—no commute, no waiting room. In a video visit, you’ll review your health history, goals, and daily habits, then leave with a simple, personalized plan that fits your schedule. Short, frequent follow-ups keep...
Poor Sleep and Weight Gain?

Poor Sleep and Weight Gain?

Most adults need 7–9 hours of consistent, good-quality sleep. When nights are short or choppy, hunger and stress hormones tilt the wrong way—leptin (fullness) drops, ghrelin (hunger) rises, and cortisol climbs—driving stronger cravings and often ~200–500 extra...
Navigating Summer Barbecues

Navigating Summer Barbecues

You can love cookouts and look after your health. The biggest pitfalls are sugary drinks and over-charred meats—both push blood sugar and inflammation in the wrong direction. Swap soda, sweet tea, sports drinks, and dessert-style iced coffees for sparkling water with...
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Weight Management

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Weight Management

Ozempic, Rybelsus, Victoza, Saxenda, Trulicity and Byetta…. by now we’ve all heard of them, know someone using them or have tried them ourselves. It is a medical trend that is sweeping our country. Let’s take a moment to understand why these...
CORTISOL and STRESS  Why are my cortisol levels so high?

CORTISOL and STRESS Why are my cortisol levels so high?

So, what is cortisol and why is it so important? Many people think of cortisol as just the “stress hormone”, but that is not its main role in the human body. Cortisol is primarily the body’s protective mechanism to keep your glucose levels from...