Weight Loss, Nutrition, Heart Health Carin Nielsen, MD Weight Loss, Nutrition, Heart Health Carin Nielsen, MD

GLP—1 Agonists & Weight Management - My Approach

By now, you have probably heard of GLP-1 agonists, like the popular semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). With the epidemic of overweight and obesity in our country, I cannot ignore the compelling data on GLP-1 agonists and weight loss. That being said, I have one concern that stands out when considering this class of medication - read my blog to learn more.

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Integrative and Functional Medicine Carin Nielsen, MD Integrative and Functional Medicine Carin Nielsen, MD

5 Root Causes of Low Mood

I have been practicing in Northern Michigan for over 20 years, and year after year, I see two waves of seasonal mood changes in my patients and friends: November and February.

Many begin to feel the symptoms of seasonal mood changes in November when the days become darker and shorter. Fatigue and lack of motivation are common complaints in November when we are digging out our light boxes and preparing for the winter ahead.

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Allergies Carin Nielsen, MD Allergies Carin Nielsen, MD

Five Foods for Everyday Detox

100% avoidance of toxins is never possible. That’s why it’s important to support our body’s inherent ability to metabolize, detoxify, and eliminate toxins on a daily basis. One of the best ways to do this is through food.

Here are 5 delicious foods to support everyday detoxification.

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Digestive Health Carin Nielsen, MD Digestive Health Carin Nielsen, MD

Three Steps to a Healthier Detox.

More than 85,000 chemicals are known to be circulating in everyday products in the US alone—in cosmetics, clothing, furniture, electronics, cleaning products, construction materials, and more. Taking simple steps to enhance your body's detoxification pathways can help to keep you in balance. Let's start with the basics.

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Digestive Health Carin Nielsen, MD Digestive Health Carin Nielsen, MD

Three Steps to a Healthier Detox.

With Summer celebrations often comes food, later nights, and increased alcohol consumption - and all of this can take a toll on your health. Taking simple steps to enhance your body's detoxification pathways can help to keep you in balance. In the coming weeks I'll be outlining simple techniques to DETOX and RECHARGE this Summer - but first let's start with the basics.

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