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10/22/2026

Creatine: yes or no? We went through the most common questions in rapid fire.
Does it cause hair loss? Hurt your kidneys? Dehydrate you? Is it just for men? Does it help your brain, your mood, or your sleep? Should older adults take it?
Watch to find out which ones are myths and which ones the research backs up.
If you have kidney disease or take regular medications, check with your provider before starting any supplement, including creatine.
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10/21/2026

10/20/2026

You can do a thousand crunches and still carry belly fat, because you can’t spot reduce fat by working the muscle underneath it. Crunches build the muscle, but they don’t burn the fat on top.
The best exercise for a flatter stomach doesn’t target your abs at all. Watch to find out what it is.
What matters more for midsection fat:
Your overall eating pattern. Fat loss comes mostly from a sustained calorie deficit, and food choices have a bigger effect than workouts. Exercise helps, but it’s hard to out-train a diet that works against you.
Steady blood sugar. Meals with protein, fiber, and healthy fats tend to keep blood sugar steadier and keep you full longer. Chronically high insulin is linked to more fat storage, especially in people with insulin resistance, so this one is worth discussing with your provider.
Daily movement. It’s simple, easy to keep up, and linked to better blood sugar and less belly fat over time.
Sleep, stress, genetics, and hormones also affect where you carry fat. If your waist is growing despite your best efforts, ask your provider about blood sugar, thyroid, and other possible causes.
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10/19/2026

Energy drinks aren’t poison, but they aren’t harmless either. For most healthy adults, an occasional can is unlikely to cause problems. The risk comes from heavy, daily use.
What too much can do:
Heart: High caffeine can raise heart rate and blood pressure, and in some people it can trigger a racing or irregular heartbeat. The risk is higher if you’re caffeine-sensitive or have a heart condition.
Teeth: Energy drinks are acidic, which can wear down enamel, even the sugar-free ones, especially if you sip them all day.
Sleep: Caffeine can stay in your system for hours. An afternoon can may still affect your sleep that night, which can leave you more tired and reaching for another.
Dependence: Your body adapts to regular caffeine, so you may need more for the same effect and feel rough without it.
Kidneys: Heavy sugar and caffeine intake may add strain over time, though the research here is more limited.
Be more careful if you’re a teenager, pregnant, anxiety-prone, or have a heart or kidney condition. Talk with your provider if you’re unsure.
If you need an energy drink every day just to get through it, the fatigue itself is worth looking into. Poor sleep, low iron, thyroid problems, blood sugar swings, and gut issues can all play a role.
Struggling with fatigue? Come see our clinic to find out if we’re a good fit for you.
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10/19/2026

A patient came in with a racing heart, palpitations, trouble thinking, and a constant feeling of being on edge. She’d been treated for anxiety for years, and changing her medications didn’t help.
Testing showed an overactive thyroid. Once that was treated, her symptoms started to lift.
Anxiety disorders are real and common. But an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can cause symptoms that look a lot like anxiety, including a fast heartbeat, restlessness, tremor, trouble sleeping, and weight loss. Thyroid problems and anxiety can also occur together, so one doesn’t rule out the other.
A simple blood test can check your thyroid. It usually starts with TSH, sometimes along with free T4 and T3.
If you’ve been told it’s “just anxiety” but something still feels off, especially if you have a racing heart, heat intolerance, weight loss, or tremor, ask your provider whether thyroid testing makes sense. Please don’t stop or change anxiety medication on your own.
Want help finding what’s behind your symptoms? Come see our clinic to find out if we’re a good fit for you.
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10/14/2026

There’s an enzyme from a traditional Japanese food that people are using to support circulation. Most people have never heard of it.
Watch the video to find out what it is, why timing matters when you take it, and the myth about this food that needs clearing up.
One thing worth knowing before you hit play: it can affect blood clotting, cholesterol, and hormones. If you take blood thinners or cholesterol medication, or have a hormone-sensitive condition, talk with your provider before starting any new supplement.
Curious if it fits your health plan? Come see our clinic to find out if we’re a good fit for you.

10/13/2026

1 in 4 adults has fatty liver, and your snack drawer might be part of the problem. 👀
Here are 7 snacks that help instead of hurt:
🥜 Nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, chia, flax)
🧀 Cheese snacks (mozzarella or paneer)
🥑 Avocado with salt and pepper
🥛 Greek yogurt with berries or nuts
🥕 Veggie sticks with hummus
🥚 Hard-boiled eggs (phosphatidylcholine is a liver-friendly fat)
🫛 Edamame with a pinch of salt
💡 The pattern: more protein, more fiber, more healthy fats, and no blood sugar roller coaster. Swap the chips and cookies and your liver will thank you.
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10/12/2026

Constipation got you stuck? 😅 These foods can help, and the #1 pick has the most research behind it.
Fiber, natural sugars like sorbitol that pull water into the colon, and gel-forming seeds all help get things moving. Some options are gentle, some are powerful, and one of them has studies showing it can ease constipation, bloating, and even IBS symptoms in just two a day. 🥝
💡 Tip: with high-fiber foods, start small and build up, unless you want to be running to the bathroom. 🚽
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10/07/2026

High cholesterol? A basic lipid panel only tells part of the story. 🩸🫀
As a functional medicine doctor, I want to find the root cause and get a much clearer picture of your actual heart attack and stroke risk. Here are the labs I'd add:
🔬 ApoB (Apolipoprotein B): It counts the cholesterol-carrying particles in your blood that can build up in your arteries. Many experts consider it a better predictor of risk than LDL alone.
🧬 Lp(a), or Lipoprotein(a): It's a genetic risk factor for heart attack and stroke that a standard panel doesn't check. Most people only need it tested once in their lifetime.
🔥 Lp-PLA2: It's a marker of inflammation inside your artery walls, which can signal plaque that's more likely to become unstable.
📏 LDL particle size and number: Not all LDL is the same. Large, fluffy particles are less concerning. Small, dense ones are more likely to slip into your artery walls and form plaque.
🍬 Insulin resistance and glucose: Blood sugar problems go hand in hand with heart disease risk.
🔥 Inflammation markers: Cholesterol alone doesn't cause plaque. It's cholesterol plus inflammation and other risk factors that drive heart attacks and strokes.
Your numbers deserve a deeper look. 💚

10/06/2026

How much sugar can your body comfortably handle in a day? 🍬 And how much are most of us actually eating? The gap is bigger than you'd think. 😳
The American Heart Association recommends no more than about 6 teaspoons (25 g) of added sugar a day for women and 9 teaspoons (36 g) for men. The average American? Around 17 teaspoons a day. 🥤🍩
Here's what all that hidden sugar is quietly doing inside your body:
1️⃣ It ages your skin. Sugar attaches to collagen in a process called glycation. That makes collagen stiff and less elastic, which can lead to wrinkles and sagging sooner. ✨
2️⃣ It fattens your liver. Too much sugar, especially fructose, overwhelms your liver, and it starts storing the excess as fat. That's how fatty liver develops. 🫀
3️⃣ It drives insulin resistance. Over time, constant sugar makes your body less responsive to insulin, raising your risk of type 2 diabetes. 🩸
4️⃣ It hijacks your cravings. Sugar lights up the reward center in your brain, so the more you eat, the more you crave. 🧠
This isn't about never having dessert again! A little sugar is fine. It's the excess, every single day, from drinks, snacks, sauces, and "healthy" packaged foods, that adds up. 💚
Quick tip: check labels for added sugars. You'll be surprised where they're hiding.
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