In the search for the ideal healthcare team, the conversation is often focused on the type of tests offered, the specialties and experience of providers, and the outcomes they produce. While these factors are undoubtedly important, one component that often gets ignored is the quality of the doctor-patient relationship. It is understandable how this might…
Over the past few years, intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular protocol to support overall health — and for good reason. Decades of research seem to show a range of benefits, from weight loss and metabolic health improvements to possible anti-aging properties. However, IF may not be right for everyone. In some cases, it…
We’re all familiar with the ins and outs of conventional primary care. You go to your provider’s office for a brief visit, receive a diagnosis and maybe a prescription, and you’re sent on your way with minimal follow-up. You reschedule again for the next year. Most of us grow up experiencing some form of this…
Spring is well underway in most areas of the U.S. The flowers are blooming, warmth is filling the air, and more people are venturing outside. The change in season often brings a resurgence of motivation to shift into healthier habits that may have been neglected all winter long. However, getting back into a rhythm of…
As adults, we typically do not consider hormones as an important part of our health, as much of our focus on hormones usually passed after surviving adolescence. But while we may not (hopefully) have to worry as much about voice cracks and skin issues many of us experienced as teenagers, hormones have and always will…
It doesn’t take much to see that the typical primary care experience is less than ideal. Well-intentioned providers who would prefer focusing more on each patient are forced to prioritize volume within the confounds of the current healthcare reimbursement system. The more patients they can fit through the door, and the faster they can see…
It’s safe to say some limitations of conventional medicine were revealed over the course of the pandemic. To understand why, take a look at the numbers. Of the close to one million people who have lost their lives so far due to the virus, 76 percent also suffered from one or more chronic diseases. These…
The case for relying entirely on conventional medicine is closed. While conventional approaches to health care are valuable in the right circumstances, it can over-rely on pharmaceuticals and invasive treatments, and tends to focus on addressing symptoms instead of the underlying causes of disease. This makes conventional medicine unsuitable for optimizing long-term health on its…
Everyone has an off day here and there. But what if a whole month goes by, or even a whole year, and you still don’t feel like yourself? Maybe you can’t seem to get out of bed even when you’ve struggled to get to sleep all night. Or maybe your mood is all over place…
The winter months are rarely kind to our healthy habits. The days grow shorter and the weather gets colder, and suddenly we’re stuck inside — often with plenty of delicious holiday food to tempt us into the kitchen. After spending all year trying to get back into shape (or simply trying to lead a lifestyle…