When choosing your health goals for 2019, incorporate the power of the popular acronym, SMART: Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound. By defining your health goals within these perimeters, you are better able to plan for and achieve long-term success. True wellness is much more than just physical health. Ask yourself how you are… read more
Schedule a biomarker health screening to practice preventive medicine and to receive appropriate treatment when necessary–it could save your life. Most of us don’t seek medical attention until we have bothersome symptoms, but this isn’t responsible living. “Health professionals administer preventive screenings and services to assess and reduce your risk for diseases and conditions such… read more
Mood and food, what’s the connection? What you eat determines your weight, how healthy you are, how you feel and much more. Too many people eat quick, processed and sugary foods that are terrible for their body. This is one of the reasons that American is in the grip of an obesity epidemic. More… read more
About 4 to 6 percent of people may have winter depression. Another 10 to 20 percent may have mild Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD, according to data reported by the American Association of Family Physicians. But feeling happy may be more in your control than you realize. If you find yourself feeling inexplicably down, it may… read more
Long-lasting success with weight loss often requires a little scientific help with FirstLine Therapy. The composition of your body–muscle, fluids, fat–helps us understand how to support you in your progress towards a healthier you. Through regular in-office body composition readings we can discover more about how your body uses, stores and converts what you eat… read more
Adult health screenings may not be at the top of your New Year’s Resolution list, but they should be. The new year is a popular time for making resolutions for a healthier body, but many struggle with knowing where to start. What does your body need? Find out with an adult health screening.… read more
Increase your odds of fending off illness this flu season by doing your part to make sure that your immune system is primed and ready with a functional medicine visit. Function medicine testing evaluates antecedents, triggers and mediators of disease. It is the most comprehensive method to evaluate your overall health. What Do Your… read more
Gas. It happens to everyone, but how much is normal and what causes it? Your digestive system is an intricate network of chemicals, bacteria, organs and more all working together to break down your food into fuel. After you eat, you may notice that you have more gas depending on the meal you had. That… read more
Inflammation is the technical term for when your body’s white blood cells–and substances they create–guard you from infection from bacteria and viruses. Chronic inflammation can occur when the body’s immune system causes damage to its own tissues. Your nutrition, allergies and how fast your body age are all interconnected. How well you eat can determine how healthy your digestive system is and how well… read more
10 percent of people have a chronic insomnia disorder, while another 30-35 percent have insomnia sometimes. This is not simply a sleeping problem, but one that causes health problems all over the body. When your body doesn’t receive the rest it needs each night, you can experience chronic fatigue, mood disorders, poor memory and focus,… read more
