We often think of all the different things that could be affecting our mental health… a bad day at the office, problems at your child’s school, and all of life’s various stressors. A factor we normally don’t consider is how the food we eat can also have an impact on our mental health. All of […]
Nutrition Education
What is gut health and why are we talking about it? Gut health simply stated is the function and balance of bacteria and the many parts of the gastrointestinal tract. When we think of our gastrointestinal tract we think of symptoms such as an upset stomach, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation. What you may not […]
May 10, 2022Patient Education
In 2006, the National Institutes of Health got ambitious. They had just completed the Human Genome Project identifying all the genes in human DNA. They then decided to map the diverse microbial communities that live in and on our bodies. The Human Microbiome Project wrapped up in 2016 and the results are changing everything we […]
The Gut Feeling is Real! Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? Or do you rely on your “gut instinct” to make decisions? That is your gut microbiome communicating with you. The gut brain connection is a real thing. If this constant, two-way communication channel is out of sync, it can trigger digestive or […]
Menopause affects 100% of women. Women experience menopause typically around 45-55 years of age; however some may experience perimenopause prior and continue symptoms for up to 30 years. For years we have been told that menopause is a “disease state” and to anticipate this change. The solution is presented as a pill that will solve […]
It’s 6:00 in the morning, sunlight is peaking through the bedroom window, the snoozed alarm begins ringing aloud, and the idea of waking up and opening the cocoon of blankets that is enwrapped to provide warmth seems impossible. Sound familiar? The human body has an innate internal clock that influences our sleep and wake cycle, […]
June 7, 2021Patient Education
Do you assume that symptoms like heart burn, constipation, bloating are just consequences of every day life? How often are you sidelined by these annoying symptoms? These common symptoms can happen to all of us at one time or another, but they shouldn’t be happening so often that it negatively affects your life. You may […]
May 28, 2021Dieting Myths
I am sure we have all heard it before: “Carbs are bad for you, “Carbs make you fat.” The media and diet culture has led people to believe that carbohydrates are the enemy. Diet culture refers to a set of beliefs that values appearance above health and well-being. It is important that you learn the […]
COVID-19 has dominated our lives since it showed up over a year ago. To date over 500,000 Americans have lost their lives to this infectious disease making COVID one of the leading causes of death in 2020. Inflammation has been implicated in the severity of illness. Vaccination efforts are ramping up but many people are […]
January 23, 2020Medical Nutrition Therapy
2020 has arrived! You might be embarking on a new weight loss journey this year and The Nutrition Professionals are here to help! Exercise will help us push through weight loss plateaus, maintain healthy hearts, mobile bodies and clear minds but studies have found that foundation for weight loss is actually what’s on your plate. […]
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