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Forest Bathing … Yes, It’s a Thing
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Time in nature has reduced drastically as humanity has moved to more urban locations. It…
The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Here: What You Need to Know
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With the new FDA emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine being announced there…
What’s the Difference Between Functional & Traditional Medicine?
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What is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine is a branch of holistic or integrative medicine that…
Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities
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Difficulty with tolerating foods has been increasing globally and chances are that you have had…
What is the Vagus Nerve?
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The vagus nerve is one of twelve cranial nerves that link the brain to other parts of…
Managing Migraines
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Migraines truly can be a real pain. For about 3 million Americans migraine pain is a frequent reality….
Can Health Coaching Help Chronic Pain?
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As of 2020, 30-40% of adults in the United States suffered from chronic pain –…
Osteoporosis & Recommendations for Strong Bones
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Osteoporosis, meaning “porous bones,” is a common, progressive condition in which bones become more brittle…
Preventing Burnout with Relaxation
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Relaxation. It’s probably something you crave in this fast paced world of ours. But between…
Explaining Estrogen
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You have likely heard of estrogen and probably know that it is a hormone that…
Understanding Inflammation
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What is inflammation? Our immune system’s response to protect against infection, disease or injury. In…
The Truth About Testosterone
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When we think of testosterone, you may think of men and body building being macho…
What is the HPA Axis? Part 2
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This is the second installment of our two-part blog post on the HPA Axis. The…
What is the HPA Axis? Part 1
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The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is your stress response system. It’s that internal system that triggers…
The Relaxing Breath
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Our bodies are miraculous wonders of biology. Filled with systems to keep us moving toward…
Vitamin D: Are You Getting Enough?
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Vitamin D is a unique vitamin that is very important to our overall health and…
Does an Autoimmune Disorder Make You More Susceptible to COVID?
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In the year that has passed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the scientific…
What is an Elimination Diet?
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What is an Elimination Diet, and why should you do one? At Empowered Health, you…
Functional Medicine & Inflammation
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If the definition of functional medicine is a little ambiguous to you, you’re not alone….
Collagen Supplements & Skin Health
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Do you know what the largest organ of the human body is? It’s not your…
Breaking Down Processed Foods
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Consumption of processed food is a prominent topic on the health foods circuit these days….
COVID-19 and Stem Cell Treatment
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Over the last year COVID-19 has majorly shifted our “normal.” Thankfully, scientific research into the…
What Happens While We Sleep?
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There is nothing as satisfying as a good night’s rest, that feeling of waking up…
Be Proactive: Ask About Cardiovascular Testing
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in adults in developed countries…
Are You at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?
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Has your doctor ever told you you’re at risk for developing metabolic syndrome? Maybe you’ve…
Low-Carb Nutrition Plans: Benefits & Considerations
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Low-carb diets seem like all the rage these days. Many “health food companies” boast that…
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
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With the recent availability of the COVID-19 vaccine many people are wondering when and where…
Why a Healthy Thyroid Matters
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Thyroid function is one of the standard health assessments at Empowered Health. Why? Thyroid health…
Post Holiday Blues? Combat it with Self-Care
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Do you experience a feeling of letdown, or even sadness after the holiday festivities are…
Can Staying Hydrated Help Fight COVID?
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At this point we all know the importance of proper hydration. Water aids in every…
Winter Hydration is as Important as in the Summer
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At this point we all know the importance of proper hydration. Water aids in just…
How Expressing Gratitude Can Improve Your Health
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Can being grateful really affect your health? Turns out it can. Research is showing that…
Mindful Eating During the Holiday Season
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Our normal Thanksgiving traditions may look and feel quite different this year. (But what about 2020 has…
How Pollution Can Facilitate the Spread of COVID-19
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Heavy pollution doesn’t make anyone feel well. It’s harmful to our earth, depressing to look…