Whole Health Partners’ Blog
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.
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.
Does Local and Seasonal Eating Matter?
In a world where you can get any food, from anywhere, at any time - there is something wonderful about eating based on what’s freshest, and best, at any specific time of year. But it’s easy to take this obsession too far. While fresh, local food is delicious - and often full of nutrients - there are plenty of other healthy ways to fuel.
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.