Why Testing Homocysteine Matters: A Missing Clue in Your Health Puzzle
When most people get routine lab work, they look at cholesterol, blood sugar, or vitamin D. But one important marker is often overlooked: homocysteine. Homocysteine is an amino acid produced in the body during the breakdown of protein. Normally, your body recycles it using key B vitamins like folate, B6, and B12. But when this […]
Having Purpose Is Good for Your Brain
Being a grandparent gives me a powerful sense of purpose that keeps me mentally and emotionally energized. When I spend time with my grandchild, I’m not just making memories — I’m also keeping my brain active, reducing stress, and supporting my long-term cognitive health. I notice that having someone I love to show up for […]
The 9 Essential Tests to Protect Your Health in Midlife
You show up for your annual exam, answer a few quick questions, get a brief check-up—and before you know it, you’re sent off for “routine blood work.” A few days later, you hear the familiar phrase: “Everything looks normal.” But here’s the truth: “Normal” doesn’t always mean optimal—especially during perimenopause and menopause. This stage of […]
New Heart Risk Calculator You Should Know About
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, yet many people do not know their personal risk until problems develop. In 2023, the American Heart Association introduced a powerful new tool designed to change that. It’s called the Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events (PREVENT) calculator, and it helps estimate a […]
On GLP-1? Here’s How to Protect Your Body Along the Way
We are living in a time when medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are changing the conversation around weight loss. As an holistic health coach—I see both the power and the gaps in this approach. GLP-1 medications can reduce appetite and support significant weight loss. But they also slow digestion, reduce overall food intake, and […]
Why Is Colon Cancer Increasing in Younger Adults?
Why Is Colon Cancer Increasing in Younger Adults? The entertainment world is reeling after the heartbreaking loss of Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek, who has died at just 48 years old. The beloved actor passed away “peacefully” following a two-and-a-half-year battle with colorectal cancer — James Van Der Beek died on Wednesday, February […]
GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: What Happens When You Stop?
We have entered a new era of obesity medicine. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy (called GLP-1 agonists) can lead to fast and impressive weight loss. There’s no denying that.But there’s a big question most people aren’t talking about: What happens when you stop taking them? The answer matters—because without a plan, many people end up […]
The Science Behind the New Dietary Guidelines
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark the most significant change to the guidance since 1980. They encourage people to eat more animal proteins and fats, and avoid highly processed foods, while putting a clear focus on eating real, whole foods. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
Why ‘Normal’ Lab Tests Might NOT be Optimal
Lab ranges are built from statistics, not from how a healthy body actually feels. Ranges are created by taking a thousand ambulatory Americans, tossing out the extremes, and calling the rest “normal.” A result can be normal yet nowhere near optimal. Normal shows how you compare with everyone else; optimal reflects what’s right for your […]