How to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy As an integrative functional medicine doctor, and mother of three, I take great joy in helping women nourish and prepare their bodies for pregnancy. After all, you’re planning to grow a human being—which means your body, mind, and spirit need to be in the best shape possible. But, […]
WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR HEALTH DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Written by: Alejandra Carrasco M.D. and Christine Maren D.O. We are facing a challenging and uncertain time. COVID-19 has thrown us for a loop, and you may be feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed. If you are in fear, you aren’t alone. But we want to encourage you to fight fear with facts, and find strength in […]
The Top 5 Hormone Balancing Superfoods
It’s a rare person these days who doesn’t experience symptoms of hormonal imbalance. From mood swings to fatigue, skin issues to insomnia, the plight of hormones run wild seems nearly inescapable…especially for women. But, how can you tell if you’re suffering from a true hormonal imbalance versus a normal monthly flux? For women, monthly hormonal […]
Just Can’t Get Better? Try These Lesser-Known Immune Boosters
Cold and flu season is upon us again. Colds, flu, viruses, upper respiratory conditions…I’ve heard it all, seen it all at the clinic, and experienced some of it at home too. As an integrative functional medicine doctor, I always recommend the natural route first when my patients or family come down with an illness. After […]
5 Easy Springtime Detox Hacks Anyone Can Stick To
This time of year, I usually like to write an article on detoxification and cleansing. But with so much happening in my own life right now (2 kids + a one-year old), I thought a simpler approach to spring detox was in order. Thus, these 5 easy springtime detox hacks were born. These quick, practical, […]
Primary Foods: The Soul-Food of Better Health and Longevity
We talk a lot about nourishment around here in the form of food and nutrition, but today I’d like to focus on a lesser-known category of nourishment known as: Primary Foods. Despite what the name says, these are not foods per-say, rather the things that bring us nourishment and peace at a spiritual and emotional […]
