Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., with someone suffering a heart attack every 40 seconds. For decades, cholesterol was blamed as the primary cause—but research now shows that chronic inflammation is the real...
The ketogenic diet has become widely popular, but its benefits go far beyond weight loss. By eating minimal carbohydrates (about 10%), moderate protein (20%), and high amounts of healthy fats (70%), the body enters nutritional ketosis—a state where the liver produces...
The ketogenic (“keto”) diet has quickly become one of the most popular weight loss approaches—and for good reason. Beyond shedding pounds, research links keto to reduced inflammation, improved brain health, balanced hormones, more energy, appetite control, and lower...
Many people believe that losing weight is the key to health, but true wellness is about much more than the number on the scale. In the U.S., nearly 70% of adults take at least one prescription drug, diabetes has risen over 300% in the past 15 years, and Alzheimer’s is...
Menopause brings with it a wide range of symptoms—hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and more. While many women seek quick fixes through hormone replacement therapy (HRT), functional medicine offers a more holistic approach, emphasizing gut health,...
With more than two-thirds of U.S. adults overweight or obese, it’s clear that the binge–diet cycle isn’t working. Overeating is influenced by both appetite (the desire to eat) and hunger (the need to eat), regulated by hormones like ghrelin (hunger) and leptin...
