These tiny but meaningful steps can help set your intention and bring much-needed focus to the health changes you seek. This is something I think about a lot — how hard it is to focus, create a plan, and even remain calm in the face of current events. Look, whether you’re trying to eliminate hard
Functional Medicine is as much about the actions we take as human beings to improve ourselves on the inside as it is about the selfless actions taken from without. Mark Twain once proclaimed in a very beautiful way that “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” But what
Do you find yourself living a life that feels lethargic, isolated, or unhealthy? If you do, you’re not alone. In today’s hectic world of modern technology, the age of social media, and the ever-present smartphone, it’s easier than ever to get thrown off track. One of the greatest joys of life is to lead an
What makes a man great? Is it having the biggest muscles, the best appetite, or even the most amount of bravery? Is being a good man rooted in becoming a great husband, father, nephew, or brother? So-called “Dad strength” is about answering this question: Is there something beyond just hormones and biology to being a
Fluctuating glucose supply throughout the day is destabilizing to brain health and increases the likelihood of addictive and other mood-altering behaviors It’s maybe a “trick question”, but which is worse: having low blood sugar or having high blood sugar? The answer is—they’re both equally bad. Worse still are the fluctuations in blood sugar, called glucose,
Anti-anxiety medications might offer one quick solution to your anxiety problems. These types of drugs include traditional anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines), as well as newer options like antidepressants and beta-blockers. They can help reduce your anxiety while you undergo therapy to get to the cause of the problem. However, it’s important that you understand that these
It’s reported that women, regardless of nationality or socioeconomic status, have a higher chance of having depression than men. And while I’m a big believer in science, what I would submit is that while women in general, because they are attuned to both monthly & seasonal changes that affect them physically AND emotionally, often report
