by Lydia | Jan 15, 2024 | Blog, Lifestyle, Mindset
Have you ever heard of emotional buffering? It’s something we all have, whether we realize it or not. Emotional buffering is when we use external things to change how we feel emotionally. For instance, if we feel guilt, shame, boredom,...
by Lydia | Dec 25, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle
In my former conventional practice as a family doctor, if you came to me wanting to lose weight, I’d explain to you with the best of intentions and love in my heart that weight loss is simple math—calories in versus calories out. I created a handout (bless my heart)...
by Lydia | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog, Hormone Health, Lifestyle
Picture this. You go on a summer trip you’ve been looking forward to for months. You normally eat pretty well but decide to live it up on vacation (aka overating). You only live once, right? Then, you return home and get on the scale and your weight has...
by Lydia | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog, Gut Health
Do you have bad genetics? It is common to worry about family history. If there is a history of heart disease, cancer, or Alzheimer’s disease in your family, it is a cause for concern. It’s wise to be mindful of your family history and take steps to prevent all...
by Lydia | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Nutrition
Many people looking to optimize their health will focus on vitamins, but minerals are equally as vital! Each cell in our body requires minerals, and without the correct levels, they tend not to function optimally. We need minerals for maintaining a healthy gut,...
