Category Archives: Nutrition

The Gut-Weight Axis

The Gut-Weight Axis: How Microbiome Health Shapes Weight Management Outcomes

The multifaceted and dynamic gut microbiome may be key to unlocking optimal weight management outcomes as the intricate gut-weight connection orchestrates metabolic harmony, aligning targeted weight maintenance with inner microbial health.

At the core of integrative, whole-person care lies the understanding that the human body is a network of interconnected systems, each interacting with and influencing the others. Evaluating and treating patients requires a personalized approach that examines their entire health ecosystem for signs of distress and symptoms manifesting within bidirectional systems, such as the well-established gut-brain axis. 

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Intermittent Fasting Diets and Fertility: Considerations For Reproductive Health

The exponentially popular dietary trend of time-restricted eating, also referred to as intermittent fasting (IF), is viewed as much more than a weight loss intervention; IF has surged in popularity over recent years due to its potential health, anti-aging and longevity, and overall well-being benefits.

Evidence-based health benefits of fasting diets include improved cellular repair, gene expression, and metabolic rate; reduced insulin resistance, oxidative stress, inflammatory markers, and blood glucose levels. Some studies have even suggested that IF may boost fertility.

However, emerging evidence suggests that the risks associated with this type of nutritional pattern may greatly outweigh the benefits in specific populations, particularly those attempting to conceive.

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The Top 6 Nutrients for Brain Longevity

Did you know brain health is one of the strongest indicators of longevity? And that of all the factors affecting brain function, nutrition may have an even more significant impact than most?

What we eat can affect memory, mood, ability to think clearly, and how long the brain operates at optimal levels. Healthy brain aging is possible even in the face of genetic and environmental risk factors. Mental vitality may be maintained or restored through a nutritious diet, physical activity, and stress management practices.

Below are six powerhouse nutrients for healthy brain function and longevity – each vital in maintaining healthy neural function and protecting from age-related decline.

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