Do you or a loved one struggle with high (or low) blood pressure? Are you looking for functional medicine approaches to keep you off of blood pressure meds? Want to know the inside scoop on why salt is NOT the enemy for high blood pressure and why we need to take a closer look at…
FOOD AS MEDICINE: Tomatoes are jam-packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K. They also contain high levels of potassium and chromium, which aid in stabilizing blood sugar and ward off those pesky sugar cravings. Tomatoes can be eaten in a variety of ways, both raw and cooked. Eating them both ways provides for the…
Austin is not only known for its live music, capital of Texas, and home of UT Longhorns, its natural beauty with outdoor activities has driven a growing trend of health and wellness focused individuals. Austin is home to many amazing restaurants with healthy options, but when comprising this guide I wanted to select only those…
FOOD AS MEDICINE Tequila as medicine? Debatable, but cocktails happen especially in the summertime and there are definitely better-than choices when it comes to alcohol. Beware of pre-mixed cocktails, especially the frozen variety which can be a sugar and carbohydrate bomb and leave you with a splitting headache! This Avo-Rita is a fun take on…
Are you curious about the upcoming release of The Anti-Anxiety Diet Cookbook? Want to know what this new resource is all about and how it applies the 6Rs from The Anti-Anxiety Diet in a practical and delicious way? Ready to get inspired and apply food as medicine to your daily life? Tune in to hear…
Have you heard of pregnenolone, the “mother of all hormones?” Wondering about the concept of the pregnenolone steal and whether this applies to you? Want to know how to balance pregnenolone for optimal hormonal balance? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down symptoms of low pregnenolone and provide practical guidelines for testing, supplementation…
Are you curious about a functional medicine approach to pediatrics? Want to know about alternatives to conventional treatment of ADHD, Autism and other behavioral concerns? Dying to know about go to supplement strategy for kiddos? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Dr. Emily Guiterrez of NeuroNutrition Associates, one of the first pediatric functional…
Do you hear the term leaky gut all the time and wonder what it actually means? Want to know the science behind this common condition and whether you might have it? Curious about how we approach leaky gut in a functional medicine model? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki break down the many functions…
Are the prescription drugs you’re taking depleting your micronutrient status? Want to know more about how prescribed drugs can imbalance the body? Curious how you can “undo” the damage of common prescriptions or avoid them in the first place? Tune in to hear Ali and Becki discuss the status of prescription drugs in the US…
