Posts Tagged ‘empowered health’
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas. Despite its prevalence, the exact cause of fibromyalgia is still unknown, and there is no cure. Symptoms of fibromyalgia include: Fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed or overlooked because its symptoms are…
Read the RecipeAnemia: Symptoms & Treatment
Anemia is a common blood disorder characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells (RBCs) or a decrease in hemoglobin levels, resulting in a decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Anemia can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a lack of iron, vitamin B12, or folic acid, blood loss, chronic disease,…
Read the RecipeThe Dangers of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can lead to severe physical and emotional harm. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) defines eating disorders as “serious and often fatal illnesses that cause severe disturbances to a person’s eating behaviors.” Eating disorders can take many forms, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.…
Read the RecipeWhy Your Body Needs Fat
Fat has long been demonized in the health and wellness industry as the villain behind weight gain and a host of health problems, but the truth is, our bodies need fat to function properly. From providing energy to supporting cell growth, fat plays a vital role in keeping us healthy and strong. Here are some…
Read the RecipeHaley’s Frequently Asked Questions
Haley Scellick, ARNP at Empowered Health, shares her most frequently asked questions she hears in her role as a healthcare provider. 1. How can I eat healthier? At Empowered Health, we individualize nutrition plans to fit a personalized approach. We pair the person’s health goals, biometrics, labs and a few other items. The short answer…
Read the RecipeVitamin D: Are You Getting Enough?
Vitamin D is a unique vitamin that is very important to our overall health and wellness. It is valuable in reducing inflammation and promoting cell growth, glucose metabolism and immune function. It also helps regulate calcium and phosphate in the body, both nutrients we need to keep muscles, bones and teeth in tip-top shape. Without sufficient…
Read the RecipeDo You Experience Autumn Anxiety?
The autumn season is book-ended by the carefree warmth of summer and the looming stress of the holiday season. The fall colors, cooler temps and pumpkin-spice everything are hallmarks of this transition that many people look forward to with anticipation. But for others, this shift in the seasons can also trigger stress and anxiety. This…
Read the RecipeReset Your Hormones for Improved Health
Hormones affect everything, from blood sugar to blood pressure, growth/fertility, sex drive, metabolism, and even sleep. Their influence goes as far as changing the way we think and act day to day. At least 80% of us will struggle with a hormone problem in our lifetime, significant enough to cause disruption in our life quality,…
Read the RecipeHow Your Gut & Skin Health Are Connected
Our guts are host to millions of bacteria of multiple different species and functions. In fact, there are so many bacteria in our gut that they outnumber the amount of cells in our body. This may sound a bit unsavory, especially when we are brought up believing that bacteria equals disease, but the bacteria in…
Read the RecipeDial In Your Child’s Back to School Nutrition
Summer eating is full of poolside popsicles, juice boxes, barbeque cookouts, easy snacks for road trips and dining out while on vacation. With back to school is just around the corner, it is a perfect opportunity to recalibrate your child’s nutritional habits to help them feel good and perform well at school. The Committee on…
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