❤️ Love Your Liver: 8 Simple Ways to Support Your Body’s Hardest-Working Organ
Your liver is one of the most remarkable organs in your body. It works around the clock—processing nutrients, helping regulate blood sugar and fats, producing bile for digestion, processing medications and alcohol, storing important vitamins and minerals, and helping your body handle substances it needs to eliminate. And here’s the amazing part: your liver doesn’t […]
Fatty Liver Disease: What Your Liver Is Trying to Tell You
Fatty liver disease is no longer just a problem associated with alcohol. In fact, one of the most common forms of liver disease today is closely connected to our metabolism, blood sugar, weight, nutrition, and lifestyle. You may have heard the term “fatty liver,” “NAFLD,” or “NASH.” The terminology has recently changed to better reflect […]
Heart Disease Prevention: Why Cholesterol Is Only Part of the Story
What if I told you that nearly half of all people who have a heart attack have normal cholesterol levels? Every year, approximately 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack, yet many never knew they were at risk. For decades we’ve been taught that cholesterol is the primary cause of heart disease, but we now know […]
The Silent Health Crisis That’s Stealing Your Strength After 40
Most people don’t discover they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. Even fewer have ever heard of sarcopenia—the gradual loss of muscle that begins as early as our 30s and accelerates with age. By the time a bone density scan or an unexpected fall reveals the problem, years of bone loss and muscle decline […]
The Longevity Lab Panel: 100+ Biomarkers for Optimal Aging
This is about catching potential issues early, when you can still do something about them. You deserve a deep view of your health as it evolves. More time with the people you love. More moments that matter. Function exists to help make 100 healthy years a reality. A fulfilling life depends on health, and health […]
The One Thing a Plant-Based Diet Can’t Give You After 40
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I’m a big believer in eating a whole-food, plant-focused diet. Plants provide fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and powerful compounds that help protect us from many chronic diseases. But there is one important thing that a plant-based diet alone may struggle to provide after the […]
Sluggish Metabolism? Try These 5 Simple Steps
Have you noticed that it’s getting harder to maintain your weight, your energy isn’t what it used to be, and your body seems less responsive to the healthy habits that once worked? You’re not alone. Many people assume a slowing metabolism is simply part of aging. While metabolism can naturally change over time, there are […]
Can Spirituality Extend Life Expectancy?
Can spirituality extend life expectancy? A 2022 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), highlights the importance of incorporating spirituality into care for both serious illnesses and overall health. The study was conducted by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham Women’s Hospital and represents the most rigorous and […]
Travel Sleep Tips for Your Best Rest on the Road
There’s nothing quite like sinking into your own bed after a long, exhausting day. Unfortunately, this luxury isn’t an option when you’re traveling. But this doesn’t mean you have to give up on quality sleep on the road. Why, exactly, is it so hard to sleep while you travel? The following sections break down the […]