What you need to know about Men’s Health! When it comes to men’s health, concerns can often take a backseat. From being too busy, to battling the need to be macho, men are more likely to dodge annual doctor visits. However, as we get older, skipping annual screenings can cause grave consequences. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause …
Men’s Health 101 Webinar
Men’s Health Matters In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. Did you know that many of the risk factors are detectable, treatable, and even preventable? 70% is controllable through lifestyle! During our time together at my next webinar, Men’s Health 101, on Monday, November 25th at 12:00 pm AKST, I will …
The Mysteries of the Thyroid
Get to know your thyroid! The thyroid plays numerous functions in the health of the body. You may be familiar with the thyroid gland in relation to hypothyroidism, but how much do you really know about what the gland actually does? Some of you may know where it’s located, but do you know what other organs work with the thyroid? …
Why Functional Medicine
Here’s a list of references I used for my talk Why Functional Medicine on September 15, 2019. Notable Differences Between the Practice of Conventional Medicine and Integrative/Functional Medicine What is Functional Medicine? https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6014/The-5-Principles-of-Functional-Medicine.html http://www.who.int/suggestions/faq/en/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27616486 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4223745/ https://chriskresser.com/functional-medicine-approach-to-anxiety/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml http://www.sfadvancedhealth.com/blog/using-integrative-medicine-for-treating-chronic-skin-conditions How Chronic Stress Creates Hormonal Havoc https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-23490/what-you-can-expect-from-a-detox-a-functional-medicine-doctor-explains.html Do you need supplements?
How circadian rhythms underlie energy production in the ‘good form of fat’
Can your sleeping habits be causing you gain weight? “Circadian rhythms orchestrate a vast number of life’s processes through the activity of a 24-hour internal clock: hormone flow, blood pressure, sleep and wake cycles, and even the timing of hibernation among marmots and bears, are controlled by a biological timepiece. At the University of Pennsylvania, a team of scientists …
Your Health Will Transform When You Learn That “Your Health Matters!” Knowledge is power when it comes to your health which is why we are excited and eager to share this vital resource with you! When you sign up for our newsletter, you will be exposed to an entirely new way of looking at your health. Far too many people …
Low Motivation? Little joy in things? You should read this!
Motivation to get out an do things is an indicator of happiness. Neurotransmitters are responsible for both of these moods, and being low on these chemicals, especially dopamine, can reduce motivation and the joy of doing things we love. What is dopamine & what lowers it? Dopamine doesn’t work alone and is often used with serotonin. According to Psychology Today, …
America’s first urban ‘agrihood’ feeds 2,000 households for free
This is a very cool idea!! “When you think of Detroit, ‘sustainable’ and ‘agriculture’ may not be the first two words that come to mind. But a new sustainable urban agrihood, debuted by Michigan Urban Farming Initiative…” Source: America’s first urban ‘agrihood’ feeds 2,000 households for free
Stroke study finds mouth bacteria in brain clots
Mouth bacteria might be the cause of most strokes. We at Canopy talk a lot about gut and GI health. Not to sound like a broken record, but it is really important! Gut health is so crucial to some much of our health. Researchers are now even linking bad-bacteria in the mouth to strokes. A June 2019 article in The Journal …
