Whole Health Partners’ Blog
6 Strategies to Conquer Perimenopause and Thrive
Is Perimenopause Throwing You Off? We've Got Answers! There’s not an organ in your body that isn’t impacted by menopause. (Seriously!) And because what is referred to as menopause is actually perimenopause—and can last years, even decades—it’s important to plan for this transition, and manage its impact on your body. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to help minimize any negative impacts.
Gratitude Unveiled: A Bridge to Mind-Body Wellness
As children, most of us are taught to be grateful, to count our blessings, and to say thank you when someone does something nice for us. What we often don't recognize, however, is that practicing gratitude can have a direct impact on our physical and mental health, as well as our ability to successfully adopt healthier behaviors.
Discover These 10 Mind-Blowing Snacks for Mastering Blood Sugar Stability
Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall metabolic health, improved mood, and consistent energy levels throughout the day. Snacking can be a vital part of this process, but packaged snack foods can be high in refined carbs, added sugars, and pressed seed oils, leading to worsened metabolic health.
Beyond Calories: The Complexity of Weight Loss
For decades, the prevailing belief has been that weight loss is a simple equation of "calories in versus calories out." While this equation does hold some truth, it oversimplifies the intricate nature of human metabolism and fails to consider various other crucial factors that influence weight management.
The Rhythms of Health: Exploring the Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and Metabolic Health
In our fast-paced world, where work and social commitments often dictate our schedules, we tend to overlook one of the most crucial aspects of our well-being: our circadian rhythm. This internal biological clock plays a significant role in regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism.
Supercharged Smoothies for Metabolic Health
Metabolic health plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall wellness and energy levels. By incorporating nutrient-dense ingredients into your diet, you can support a healthy metabolism and promote optimal functioning of your body's engine.
We also hear from our patients, however, that it can be hard to eat optimally with a busy schedule.
That’s why we often recommend supercharged smoothies as a quick way to get a nutrient boost on the go.
Revitalize Your Metabolic Health with Breathwork
There are many ways to improve your metabolic health. But breathing is one that often catches people by surprise. Specifically, we’re talking here about breathwork.
By consciously controlling our breathing patterns, we can unlock a range of benefits that support our overall well-being in a variety of ways.
Three Lab Tests You Should Always, Always Ask For
We know. The blood test results you receive from your care provider can be confusing.
What do all the numbers and letters refer to?
Are high numbers good or bad?
What does it mean by an optimal range?
There’s a lot to unpack. And, honestly, the best way to understand blood test results is to work with a provider who can translate how your results on paper relate to your health circumstances, and your real world health goals.
Symptoms are a signal, but what’s the root cause?
Having practiced nutrition counseling and lifestyle medicine for more than a decade, one simple insight has become increasingly and abundantly clear: Many — if not most — patients I’ve worked with have one to three underlying factors or influences that are both driving the specific health issues they are facing, and also getting in the way of implementing solutions.