Cortisol is your body’s primary stress hormone; its release can be triggered by any type of stress. Normally, the release of this stress hormone is a good thing, as it causes your body to quickly mobilize glucose into the bloodstream. This increase in blood sugar is meant to fuel your muscles and give your body […]
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Taves from Novera Headache Center speaks with owner and founder of Upstream Functional Medicine in Colorado Springs, Jeff Hunter, about the importance of a healthy gut microbiome for your overall health and eliminating contributing causes of migraines. When looking at headaches and migraines, it is important to consider the aspect […]
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Sleep is a cornerstone of optimal health – too much or too little can cause imbalance. A recent study examined the association between sleep duration and cognitive function among adults aged 45 years and older. Findings show that both short and long sleep durations were associated with decreased cognitive function compared to the optimal sleep […]
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If you work long hours in front of a screen, make sure you take the time to protect your eyes. Dry eyes and strain are serious symptoms of chronic screen use. It’s essential to take precautions against eye strain so that you don’t develop any severe vision problems later in life. 1. Follow The 20-20 […]
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We can prepare our bodies for natural aging in empowering, healthy ways. If you’re wondering how health and wellness may look different as you advance in age, here are some tips to help you stay proactive: 1. Take care of your joints – walking regularly is a great tool for this. 2. Exercise your brain […]
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Living healthy means removing toxins from your daily life (as much as possible). Did you know a lot of commonly distributed food products may contain mycotoxins (mold)? The biggest ones are: – Grains – Coffee – Chocolate This is due to the foods’ compounds, natural fungi present, shelf life, how well the facilities check for […]
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It’s not uncommon for people to become so used to being stressed out they fail to realize it’s an issue. They have forgotten how not to feel stressed out. Furthermore, stress can manifest in different ways. Symptoms of fatigue-based stress include: – Fatigue – Slow to get going in the morning – Energy crash in […]
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Bone broth is different from soup stock because of the time that’s spent simmering. The longer the bones and vegetables are allowed to cook, the more nutrients and minerals are pulled from them. Some of the great ways that bone broth benefits your body include: – Heals leaky gut – Further protects the lining of […]
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Generally, spending time outdoors and enjoying nature is highly recommended as part of living a healthy life. But for some people with autoimmune diseases, the sun can trigger flares and make symptoms worse. While scientists are still learning about the connection between sunlight and autoimmune disease flares, the clearest data is related to the connection […]
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If you are autoimmune, it is SO important to look at how your body is functioning as a whole! When people are working to manage an autoimmune or chronic condition, they typically focus on an anti-inflammatory diet and protocol, which is great; however, one often overlooked dealbreaker to getting better is anemia. Anemia hinders recovery […]
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