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Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA, DHA and ALA) support primary brain function, eye function, reduce inflammation, support cardiovascular health and mood balance as well as help with anxiety. They are harder to find in food. Plant-based sources of flax and chia seeds, nuts and kale, spinach, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and cabbage. Salmon (wild-caught), trout, mussels, oysters, flounder, shrimp, […]

Supplements: why do we need to take them? I used to be a firm believer that we don’t need them if we eat healthy…. well, then I became more educated, and learned why we DO need them. Our soil is not the same as it used to be. Meaning our vegetables are not gaining the […]

I get asked all the time, what’s the difference between traditional western medicine and functional medicine? Why did I want to learn more? (Well, besides from being a professional student, and always craving to learn) I found many of the same patterns with my patients that I couldn’t explain.  As I learned different concepts within […]

We often hear, “It’s all about mindset!” Well, what is mindset? What does that mean? It is a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself. It influences how you think, feel, and behave in any given situation. Two different types of mindset: fixed (I believe this certain way, […]