ARE YOU ADDICTED TO FOOD? Food cravings often are the result of underlying physiological imbalances. Scientific evidence has shown that even short-term pharmacological abuse or chemical dependency can change levels of neurotransmitters in the body resulting in loss of memory recall, insomnia, mood swings, agitation, anxiety, depression, anger, fear, and food like addictions or cravings.…
TOP 5 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that up to 23.5 million Americans suffer from autoimmune disease and that the prevalence is rising. But what does it mean to have a compromised immune system and what can you do to prevent flares and new onset of disease?…
STRESSED AND WIRED OR STRESSED AND TIRED? Cortisol has two primary functions: “Regulatory” – promoting the coordination of circadian events such as the sleep/wake cycle and food intake “Reactive” – providing the ability to react to, cope with, adapt to, and recover from stressful events and triggering episodes In a Regulatory mode, cortisol peaks in the…
FATHER’S DAY HEART HEALTH UPDATE: WHAT YOUR LIPID PANEL ISN’T TELLING YOU Heart disease is the number one cause of death in men in America. Fathers day is not only a time to reflect on gratitude for our dad’s support but it can also be a time to consider ways to support keeping him around!…
10 SIGNS YOU HAVE YEAST OVERGROWTH Many people go through everyday life dealing with vague symptoms like bloating, fatigue, headaches, constipation, weight gain, skin irritations, and yeast infections. Although seemingly very different effects, all of these conditions are often rooted in the same cause: an overgrowth of yeast. Formally known as Candida Albicans, “Candida” is an opportunistic…
MATCHA, THE LATEST SUPERFOOD! Matcha tea is the latest superfood trend with health claims from fighting against cancer to heart disease, boosting memory and aiding with weight loss, is it too much hype or should we all take a taste of this Super Tea? What is Matcha? Matcha is a powdered form of a Japanese…
HOW TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER WITH FOOD AS MEDICINE Summer is synonymous with cold beers, days by the pool, and frozen desserts. It’s all about beating the heat. However, foods that seem like chill choices may have the opposite effect. As things heat up this summer, Houstonians especially are looking for ways to cool…
FEELING THE BURN OF ACID REFLUX? WHY TAKING ANTACIDS TO SOOTHE THE SYMPTOM CAN FUEL THE FIRE! The number of people suffering from acid reflux symptoms has increased dramatically over the last decade but what is even more alarming is the number of people on acid suppressing drugs and often times for no reason. It…
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE: ORGANIC GARDENING FOR THE BODY With a growing emphasis of food as medicine and nutrition-related disease, there should be a sense of urgency to protect the quality of our food as well as accessibility to Houston’s growers, local producers, and real traditional unadulterated foods. When examining farming methods, sustainable farming can be thought of as working…
