The Pain-Relieving Power of CBD
The Pain-Relieving Power of CBD is sometimes confused with marijuana or raises concerns about getting “high” or “stoned”. CBD has no such effect. Another ingredient in marijuana is THC, which is the psychoactive ingredient. CBD is found in both hemp and marijuana plants. In supplements and topical products sold outside of marijuana dispensaries, CBD comes […]
The most commonly overlooked lab tests
Overlooked lab tests you need to ask for is the topic of this blog article. These focus on optimal functioning of the body and its organs, and address core imbalances such as inflammation in the body. FASTING INSULIN Desired Range: 2 – 5 (ideally under 3)Insulin is a measure of inflammation in the body. You […]
Lab Testing for Better Health – PODCAST
Testing your blood gives you insight into the most important laboratory – your own body. Get baseline screening blood tests or decide to take a deeper dive by ordering from our menu of advanced biomarkers. Here are some of the baseline functional biomarker tests I recommend for my coaching clients Sugar Metabolism Screening – Fasting […]
What 3 Things Can You Do NOW that Can Improve Your Health
I was interested to hear Dr Jeffrey Bland (the father of Functional Medicine and author of The Disease Delusion, answer the question “ What 3 Things Can You Do NOW that Can Improve Your Health?” Here is his answer. Get away from the fast food restaurants for a period of a couple months and see […]
What Exactly Is CBD Oil ?
I get asked a lot about my opinions on CBD Oil. I had to research it myself because this is new to the medical and wellness world. I knew it had something to do with marijuana, but I needed to turn to my functional health community to really understand the science. Here are some TOP […]
Want to leap into health and longevity with me?
Amazing what people can do when they come together. I never thought I would do something like this but I have been inspired by others who are dong this. My wellness team has been working, playing and visioning. I’m ready to take my health to a whole other level I want to really add value to the world.
Dr Karen Health Talks Podcast – How to Make Fermented Foods 101
Fermented foods have a lot of health benefits. They are rich in enzymes, which help speed up digestion and absorption in our system. They are also rich in good bacteria, specifically lactobacillus acidophilus, which is an extremely beneficial flora found in the gut.
Do You Have a Glucose Meter?
I recommend everyone purchase their own glucose meter as part of their “wellness tracking”. Digital health and personalized wellness is so popular now and more people are interested in managing their own health by changing lifestyles and healthier living. This is your “Fitbit for blood sugar”. Since the research is showing how blood sugar levels […]
Sugar Detox Series PODCAST – PART 1
Sugar is fattening! When you consume excess sugar that your body can’t use it is then turned into fat by the body. Sugar can cause hormonal changes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, inflammation and much more! New studies show that excess sugar has major effects on the brain. We also know sugar is addictive. The more […]