What Does Food as Medicine Really Mean? In functional medicine, the concept of food as medicine is not a trend. It’s a timeless truth. Food is more than calories. It carries messages that influence your genes, shape your microbiome, regulate hormones, and even impact mood. When we use food intentionally, we provide the body with the raw […]
Why Am I Always Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep?
Always tired after 8 hours of sleep? Discover root causes like thyroid, mitochondria, blood sugar, and how functional medicine restores energy.
What It Really Means to Nourish: A Functional Medicine Perspective on True Health
The True Meaning of Nourish The word nourish comes from the Latin nutrire, which means “to feed, foster, or bring up.” At its core, it speaks to sustaining life, fostering growth, and enriching what already exists. Nutrition is part of nourishment, but nourishment itself is much bigger. A bowl of soup can give your body vitamins and minerals, […]
Benefits of Protein for Health and Wellness for Vitality
The benefits of protein for health and wellness include stronger muscles, better immune function, improved gut health, steady energy, weight management, and natural detox support. Eating 30 grams of high-quality protein per meal helps your body repair, thrive, and maintain long-term vitality.
How to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy
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 […]
