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Lower A1C Naturally: A Guide to Managing Blood Sugar Without Medication
Weight Loss, Strategies, Diabetes, Diabetes Management Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN Weight Loss, Strategies, Diabetes, Diabetes Management Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN

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!).

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Strengthen Your Social Network, Strengthen Your Health
Weight Loss, Strategies Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN Weight Loss, Strategies Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN

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?

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New Year, New You: Setting and Achieving Your Health Goals
Weight Loss, Strategies Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN Weight Loss, Strategies Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN

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.

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Weight Loss Drugs No 'Magic Bullet:' A Doctor's Perspective
Strategies, Nutrition Counseling, Weight Loss Drugs Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN Strategies, Nutrition Counseling, Weight Loss Drugs Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN

Weight Loss Drugs No 'Magic Bullet:' A Doctor's Perspective

The recent development of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to enthusiastic coverage in the news media. That said, they are not without their drawbacks. And whether it's side effects like nausea or the high financial cost, it's increasingly clear that these medications are no panacea. At Whole Health Partners, we firmly believe that any medication will be most effective when accompanied by a sustainable plan for healthy behaviors and lifestyle change. And we're not the only ones saying this.

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Food On the Go: Healthy Snacks For When You’re Rushing Out the Door
Strategies, Nutrition Counseling, Recipes Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN Strategies, Nutrition Counseling, Recipes Jenni Grover MS, RD, LDN

Food On the Go: Healthy Snacks For When You’re Rushing Out the Door

You’re running out the door. You’re late for work. Or the school run. Or an important meeting. And you just don’t have time to prepare a healthy snack or a meal. We get it, because we’ve been there. (And let’s face it, we’ll likely be there again.) It’s always a good idea to have a few go-to options up your sleeve. Things you can throw together in a hurry without even thinking. Below are some of our favorites.

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