As a leading functional medicine and fitness practice in Denver, we often encounter women who are hesitant to strength train because they’re afraid of becoming too bulky or muscular. Although we’ve seen a definite shift in more women embracing strength training in recent years, this still widespread belief needs debunking. Bottom line: building muscle is essential to healthy aging – and it can absolutely happen without getting “bulky.” Today’s blog explains why.
Read MoreFertility naturally declines with age, and even more rapidly after 35 years of age. Because more and more people are having children later in life, infertility is a growing reason that women and couples seek out treatment. Today’s blog post reveals why taking a holistic approach to infertility can benefit anyone struggling with infertility.
Read MorePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine condition among women of reproductive age. Characterized by irregular periods, ovarian cysts, anovulation (lack of ovulation), hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and infertility, it’s a chronic and frustrating condition. Women can go undiagnosed for years since symptoms like irregular periods are often masked by the birth control pill.
Read MoreThere’s no denying that exercise is integral to health. However, the kind of exercise you participate in — and how often you exercise — depends on a variety of factors (age, lifestyle, body type, fitness goals, etc.). Working with a Denver-based certified personal trainer is a phenomenal way to develop a functional fitness plan that is as enjoyable as it is effective. But with so many personal trainers out there, how do you know which one is right for you and worth the investment? To help you find the right fit, we’ve compiled a curated list of what to consider when choosing a personal trainer. Keep scrolling to learn more!
Read MoreAround this time of year, many of us are prepared and even expect a cold and flu season. However, as we all know, this season is like no other that we have experienced in decades. With COVID-19 running rampant in our communities, extra precautions and safety measures are being taken. However, did you know that these precautions do not end with the basics, like face masks and social distancing? There are many ways to prepare your immune system to be at its best for fighting off viruses.
Read MoreHow many times have you been to the doctor and you feel as if you are not being heard and you leave without the answers to your questions? It is common to go to the doctor’s and feel like just another appointment on a full day. The root of your issue is not discovered, but you probably head home with a prescription to treat one of your symptoms that may or may not help, but almost certainly will come with less than desirable side effects. In the end, it's possible to end up feeling worse than when you started the process both physically and emotionally. For this reason, alternative approaches to medicine such as holistic healthcare have become more popular. You have a choice on how you take care of your body and to discover why western medicine may not be the best option out there.
Read MoreWhen you start to plan and try for a baby, it can be both exciting and nerve wracking. Those who are hoping to get pregnant usually start to plan and daydream about the home they will raise their child in, the parks they will play at, family vacations, and more. However, what some people are not prepared for is fertility issues.
Read MoreAdvances in technology over the years have made Western Medicine the customary route when it comes to medical needs. Long gone are the days of “healers” misdiagnosing patients due to lack of technology and experience. However, technology and advancements are not always failproof. While scientists and physicians can better understand diseases, we as human beings are all still unique – we are not cookie-cutter cases.
Read MoreThe road to holistic health looks different for everyone. When we speak about “holistic” health and wellness, we are considering not only the disease or issue that ails you, we are looking at the whole picture of mental and social factors as well as physical. Many times, the recommendations made by your holistic healthcare provider will involve making different lifestyle choices like diet and exercise changes, in addition to medicines, procedures, and supplements prescribed. For many circumstances, however, your doctor might additionally suggest injection therapy to help heal both your body and your mind.
Read MoreA few years ago, people started talking a lot about probiotics, mostly because Jamie Lee Curtis became the spokesperson for a yogurt that touted itself as a solution to good gut health. And if you’re just beginning a journey to take better care of your body and focus more on health, your gut is a great place to start. So much goes on in your belly, several different organs working in conjunction with each other to process food which fuels your body and makes everything run. But now you’ve probably heard about prebiotics as well and you might be wondering: what are these things and why do I need them?
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