In functional medicine, we often talk about the gut-brain axis—a powerful link between your digestive system and your mind. But what does this really mean for you? Simply put, when your gut is off, it can amplify feelings of stress, and when stress is high, it can throw off your digestion. It’s a cycle that […]
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If you’re not used to eating a lot of fiber—whether it’s because of past food restrictions or just being a picky eater—adding more veggies can feel intimidating. Maybe you’ve even tried before and noticed bloating or discomfort, and it made you give up. Here’s the truth: it’s not that your body doesn’t want veggies; it’s
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Hello, everyone! I’m Jade Green, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as your newest holistic health coach here at Modern Medicine. From the moment I walked through the doors in October, I knew this was exactly where I needed to be. As a mother of three and a passionate advocate for healthy living, I’m dedicated
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Prepare a loving Valentine’s environment of self-care while utilizing these 4 simple but effective Health Coach Approved Valentine’s Day recommendations. Balance Indulgence with Healthy Habits: Enjoy your typical Valentine’s indulgences, but sandwich them between two healthy habits. Start your day with a green drink or a glass of lemon water to alkalize your body and
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At Modern Medicine, we believe in treating the whole person. That means placing an emphasis on nutrition and the ways vitamins and nutrients affect everything in the body. B-Well shots help people naturally raise their energy levels and boost nutrition without making drastic dietary changes or relying on caffeine or supplements. In addition to the entire B complex, you
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There are moments in life that can really pull you off track from improving your health; birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, you name it. Why do we get derailed during these occasions? Because most of the sweet treats Americans “celebrate” with are like gateway drugs that open the door to poor dietary habits and chronic disease. The
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I once had a patient tell me that eating a bag of potato chips was worth having diabetes and injecting insulin every day. My thought was, “Seriously? Are Potato Chips Really Worth Dying For”? How can this mentality even exist? It exists because processed foods in the standard American diet aren’t just unhealthy, they’re Addictive. They are designed
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The holidays are upon us and as much as I love them, trying to maintain healthy habits can be difficult to say the least. Surrounded by a plethora of high glycemic fatty foods and grandma smiling sweetly as she hands you a piece of pie… it’s hard to say no. So how do you stay
You’d have to be waking up from a decade-long coma to not have heard the words acidophilus, probiotic or flora in the media – especially with Jamie Lee Curtis’ yogurt commercials making light of what happens “in the bathroom” and the hilarious Saturday Night Live parodies that followed. Acidophilus (specifically lactobacillus acidophilus) is one of at
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Fiber is one of the most important nutrients in our daily diet – it’s our internal housekeeper! Unfortunately, those of us eating the SAD way (ie. the Standard American Diet) are getting far too little of these substances to maintain optimal health. According to the Institute of Medicine, we need at least 25-38 grams per
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