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5 Habits For Healthy Mitochondria
Simple steps can go a long way in improving mitochondrial health! This blog highlights five science-backed habits you can practice every day to support mitochondrial synthesis and efficiency.
How Much Protein Do You Need?
Protein is a fundamental component of a healthy diet - but how much protein do you really need? In this blog, I outline how minimal RDA protein recommendations are not optimal and provide calculations I use with my patients to estimate their protein needs.
Four Foundations of an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle
Every chronic disease in the world today can be linked back to this same thing. Chronic Inflammation. Learn about the multitude of symptoms and conditions linked to inflammation, as well as the primary root causes driving chronic inflammation.
Surprising Benefits of Walking in the Snow
In November, I presented data showing the benefits of walking in the woods on your brain health. Now, in Northern Michigan, where I am based, the ground is covered in snow. Should I still go out for a walk if it’s snowy? Yes!
Your Exercise Routine - A Little can go a Long Way
Are you having trouble getting into an exercise routine? Do you find yourself making excuses and/or skipping exercise because you feel like you don’t have time for an hour-long workout? Maybe you should start with “baby steps”, as a new study in the European Heart Journal found that even a little exercise can go a long way.
How many steps do you need in a day?
It is finally SPRING and in Northern Michigan (where I am based) the snow is starting to melt and the sidewalks are starting to clear. It’s time to get outside and start WALKING! I speak with patients every day about walking as a key part of overall fitness and well-being. Walking is fundamental to general fitness, helps to lower stress hormones (cortisol), and can even lower the blood sugar impact of a meal!
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