Whole Health Partners’ Blog
Lower A1C Naturally: A Guide to Managing Blood Sugar Without Medication
If you're concerned about your blood sugar levels, you're not alone. Many of our patients come to us seeking lifestyle changes to manage their A1C levels without relying on diabetes medication. While medications and supplements certainly have their place in diabetes management, we've seen remarkable results through lifestyle modifications alone (side effects not included!).
Strengthen Your Social Network, Strengthen Your Health
Do you have a specific person in mind when you hear the term ‘good friend?’
We’re talking about someone who’s there for you, regardless of whatever is going on for them. Someone who encourages you, and finds the good qualities that you have a hard time seeing in yourself.
Relationships like this are wonderful in their own right—but did you know that friends have a direct, positive impact on your health?
New Year, New You: Setting and Achieving Your Health Goals
New Year's Resolutions Often Fail
Does this sound familiar? You spend the run-up to the New Year making big plans, and committing yourself to ambitious health or lifestyle goals. You're enthusiastic. You feel ready. And you are determined to make a change. And yet, once the new year actually rolls around, your good intentions turn into difficulties as the rubber hits the road.
Surviving the Season: Tips for Healthy Holidays
The holidays can be a challenging time for maintaining healthy habits, especially when it comes to weight loss. However, with a little planning and mindfulness, you can enjoy the festivities without derailing your progress. Here are some tips to help you stay on track:
Reframing Your Thoughts for Weight Loss
Reframing our mindset is crucial for sustainable health and weight loss. We can guide patients toward effective strategies by helping them become more aware of their body and mind’s sensations as they implement changes. Our self-talk plays a significant role; negative thoughts can hinder progress, while positive affirmations can empower.
Help Your Patients Avoid Diabetes: 95% Unidentified
Prediabetes affects one in three adults across the United States. Yet it often goes undetected and untreated.
In fact, a 2022 paper published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine discovered that just 5.4% of patients who screened positive for pre-diabetes received a formal diagnosis. And of those 5.4%, none received appropriate treatment.
The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. Because we apply our practical, comprehensive approach to lifestyle medicine to every patient we work with, we are often able to detect, treat and even reverse the development of prediabetes before it leads to serious health issues.
Desk Yoga: 7 Stretches to Relieve Work-Related Tension
We know many of you spend long hours at your desk, which can lead to tension and discomfort. That's why we're bringing desk yoga right to your workspace! These simple stretches can help ease stiffness, improve circulation, and boost your mood - all without leaving your chair.
Why Can't I stay Focused On My Goals?
Have you ever found yourself veering off course from your health goals? It's easy to get sidetracked by Temptations, Rebel against healthy habits, Accommodate unhealthy choices, or strive for Perfection.
These decision disruptors are collectively known as TRAP, and they can derail even the most determined individuals.
Let's explore each of these disruptors in detail, and discuss strategies to overcome them.
The Power of Slow Eating: Boost Your Metabolic Health, Transform Your Relationship with Food, and Support Weight
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to rush through meals without a second thought. But at Whole Health Partners, we believe that how you eat is just as important as what you eat. Today, we're diving into the science behind slow eating and how it can revolutionize your health. Research shows that eating slowly can have profound effects on your metabolic health, weight, and overall relationship with food.
Insulin Resistance Management: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Patient Outcomes
Weight loss is about much more than just calories in vs. calories out. In particular, insulin resistance plays a crucial role in our ability to effectively access and burn stored fat. That's why, at Whole Health Partners, our approach to weight management focuses on optimizing insulin sensitivity.