Does the Brain Need Carbohydrates?
Our brain is constantly working to help us make decisions, speak, read, and perform many other important functions.…
Author
Save Your Spine and Sleep Soundly with The Proper Mattress
Having the proper mattress can help reduce, prevent, and alleviate neck and back pain. Individuals spend around…
LIVE PODCAST WITH LIZETTE ORTIZ: TIPS ON FITNESS DURING THIS TIME
Join us for a LIVE podcast with Lizette Ortiz to discuss nutrition tips during this time, suggested exercise types,…
CoQ10: An Essential Supplement
One of the most important nutrients in the body is Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10). CoQ10 is involved in the electron…
The Importance of Folate and Folic Acid
Folate is a B vitamin naturally found in a variety of foods. The body can’t produce folate, that’s why…
Pets Healing Power Can Be Powerful Medicine
Pets have improved the lives of those living with chronic pain and can help alleviate the depression that comes…
Nutrigenetics: Bitter Taste
A chocolate bar tastes different to each of us. How sweet it is and the smaller aspects like subtle hints of nut…
Is Fructose Bad for Your Health?
Fructose is one of the main components of added sugar. It is a simple type of sugar that makes up about 50 percent…
Discitis Spinal Disc Infection Causing Inflammation
Discitis is typically caused by an infection that grows in one of the spine’s vertebral bones and possibly in the…
Arthritis: A Functional View
There are currently 54 million adults who suffer from Arthritis. Additionally, about 9% of adults have some type of…
What is Folate Metabolism?
Folate, and its synthetic form folic acid, is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a fundamental role in a variety…
Chiropractic Adjustment for Lower Lumbar Back Pain
An overview of chiropractic treatment for lower lumbar back pain, how it works, how safe it is, and how often…
Excess Sugar and Chronic Inflammation
Our diet can significantly affect inflammation in our bodies. Several foods can increase inflammation while other…
Spinal Stimulation and Chronic Back Pain
Spinal stimulation is a treatment option that could help bring relief from pain and improve the quality of life for…
Nutrigenetics: Salt Sensitivity
Salt is in nearly every food consumed, but some may have a genetic variation causing them to have salt…
MTHFR Gene Mutation and Health
The MTHFR or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene is well-known due to a genetic mutation that may cause high…
Jogging and Running Helps With Back Pain
Those who like to jog or run say there is nothing like the feeling of jogging and running. The breeze all around,…
Functional Wellness: PCOS
The first Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) conference was held in 1990 and discussed what PCOS is and how they were…
Good Calories vs Bad Calories Overview
Calories are defined as a measurement of the energy our body produces from the foods we eat. However, not all…
The Purpose of a Bone Graft: Spinal Fusion Surgery
A bone graft is defined as using bone-in spine fusion surgery. Spinal fusion's purpose is to link or weld bones…
Nutrigenetics: Lactose Intolerance and Genetic Expression
With current research, we are now understanding the complexity and awareness of gene variants and how they change…
The Connection Between Nutrition & the Epigenome
Nutrition is considered to be one of the most well-understood environmental factors associated with changes in the…