Using Nutrition to Offset GLP-1 Side Effects

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are among the latest innovations in diabetes and weight management. However, they do come with some commonly experienced side effects for users. Happily, I can advise about some nutritional changes that can work to reduce these side effects while also enhancing the efficacy of the medications. GLP-1 […]

Is There A Magic Treatment For Depression?

No longer just a popular as a party drug from the 60s, studies now suggest that the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, might help treat depression and other mental health issues. While there are already plenty of effective medications for depression, psilocybin offers hope for those who don’t respond to regular medicine for depression […]

What You Should Know: Entresto’s Role in HFrEF treatment

Many customers have reached out to our customer support team lately with questions about switching to a new heart failure treatment recommended by their healthcare providers after years on the same therapy. Some are concerned that this may be an indication that the old medication does not work for them anymore or that their condition […]

Enovid/NOWONDER™: Anti-viral Protection for a Healthy Winter Season

Looking to boost your immune system for winter? As winter nears, the chance of catching a cold goes up. The average American adult gets the common cold a few times a year, and it’s often believed that colder weather causes more people to stay indoors, making it easier for viruses to spread in close quarters. […]

Tips to Prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

A few weeks ago, almost overnight, the temperature where I live dropped enough to be considered sweater weather. I had about three minutes of excitement about cute fall outfits and hot soups before remembering that winter makes me SAD. And I don’t mean to emphasize the word SAD; I’m talking about a thing called Seasonal […]

Introducing Dopamine

Dopamine is a chemical messenger that plays a vital role in transmitting signals between nerve cells in the brain. It is often referred to as a “feel-good” neurotransmitter because it contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. However, dopamine’s role extends beyond just making people feel good. It is involved in several vital processes, including […]

Polls Show Anxiety in Almost 50% of Americans

The 2024 annual mental health poll by the American Psychiatric Association reveals rising anxiety rates in the U.S. among adults, with 43% feeling more anxious than last year. Yet, only 24% have consulted a mental health professional about it. Stress and lack of sleep appear to be two of the main factors contributing to anxiety. […]

National Arthritis Week 2024

Try bending over to touch your toes. Can you do it? A Brazilian researcher conducted a major study on flexibility and how it relates to life expectancy. The study found that people with stiff joints are more likely to die early than those with healthy joints. Considering arthritis is a disease that causes damage to […]

Food For Healthy Blood Pressure

As a nutritionist, I see countless cases of clients with high blood pressure. With heart disease being one of the leading preventable causes of death, adopting prevention or proper management strategies for high blood pressure can indeed be a life-changing decision. If you have high blood pressure, you might be curious whether medication is necessary. […]

When Brands Become Verbs: The Ozempic Effect

Occasionally, product names become so well-known that they rise above their identity and become part of everyday language. For example, if someone responds to your request for information with “google it,” or a co-worker asks, “Do you have a bandaid?” or your spouse asks you to “pass the Kleenex,” the meaning is perfectly clear – there’s […]