Chronic Disease
Mediterranean Diet 101: Foods, Benefits, and How to Get Started
The Mediterranean diet is an eating pattern and lifestyle inspired by the traditional habits of countries along the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece and Italy. Despite its name, the Medi diet isn’t really a diet at all… it’s a flexible, health-promoting way of eating and drinking that aligns with an active, socially connected lifestyle. Its…
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Is Your Gut Trying to Tell You Something?
An imbalanced gut doesn’t just show up as gas, bloating, or constipation — although those are common signs. It can also affect your mood, energy levels, stress, focus, and cravings (especially for sugar). Some signs your gut might need a little love: • Feeling down or unusually anxious • Brain fog or trouble concentrating •…
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Nutrition and Mental Health
A growing body of scientific evidence shows that nutrition plays a significant role in mental health from keeping our brains healthy to potentially influencing the prevention, development, and management of conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Nutritional deficiencies, particularly in essential fatty acids and certain vitamins and minerals have been linked to mood disorders and…
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Dietary Supplements | What’s to know
There are all kinds of dietary supplements on the market today for just about anything. Not all supplements are created equal, and there is little quality standardization of these products. Unlike prescription and over-the- counter medication, the Food and Drug Administration does not establish standards for the contents of dietary supplements. With so many products on the market to choose from, an independent third-party certification program can help guide you in deciding what supplements to choose.
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Let’s Talk About Ozempic
May 2023 | Wellness Connections By Linda Wilcox Ozempic has become popularized in the media and is the new hot celebrity trend for weight loss transformation. As Ozempic is being prescribed to more and more people, it might be a good idea to talk about it and understand what it is, how it works, and how…
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