Obesity
Eat Well for Heart Health!
As we observe National Heart Health in February, we recognize that heart disease is still the leading cause of death in both men and women living in the US. While many factors can contribute to heart disease, one of the leading causes is how and what we eat. The Standard American Diet (aka SAD) is comprised of foods and ingredients that contribute or lead to heart disease. This is in part due to the dependence on easy, packaged and processed foods that contain inflammatory ingredients. And when these inflammatory foods make up most of our diet, we lack the nourishing foods that heal and keep our hearts healthy.
To eat for heart health, try to....
Read MoreThe Fountain (or Food) of Youth
Nutrition is not to be underestimated when it comes to anti-aging. Food alone has the power to keep us feeling and looking vibrant or to actually do the opposite (though please don’t take this to be a scare-tactic). If we look at the multiple opportunities daily that we have to invest in our future self, well now that’s something most of us can get behind. Most of us can find some motivation there, too. Let’s talk about some key foods and key nutrients.
Read MoreNutrition Tip for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Decreasing alcohol intake can help with weight management which can have a direct impact on estrogen-levels.
Read MoreTips to Encourage Healthy Nutrition in Children with Special Needs
Disclaimer: nutrition can be extremely varied, I am touching on the general aspects to building the foundation of nutritional health in special needs children from personal experience. Please feel free to take what works and leave what preferences or changes do not fit your beliefs, lifestyles, or allergies.
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Read MoreNews from the Integrative Health Symposium
Dr. Stram and Dr. DiRoma attended the Integrative Health Symposium in NYC. Here, Dr. DiRoma shares some key take-aways from the conference.
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes: Taking a Holistic Approach
Research shows a holistic approach to Type 2 Diabetes is beneficial.
Read MoreAll Calories Are NOT Equal
A common myth is that it's all about calories and all calories are equal.
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