If you live in California, you’ve probably noticed this ominous warning posted at restaurants, grocery stores, and even schools. You will probably start to see California Prop 65 now on some of your favorite supplements too.
Prop 65 reads (something along the … Read the rest
When looking to relocate Metabolic Maintenance, the search was long, but the decision was easy. Not only did the Sisters, Oregon community have stunning landscapes, clean air, and water, but it was (and still is) also home to a health-conscious population who were supportive of a … Read the rest
There is a long-standing debate in the wellness community over whether coffee is “good for you” or “bad for you”. A link between coffee and liver health may help to tip the scales.
The problem with that debate topic is not the coffee. The problem is … Read the rest
Intermittent fasting and blood sugar can work together or against one another. Balance depends on how the fasting and feasting is planned out.
To “fast” is to go without food for a period of time. In a country where we struggle with an epidemic of obesity, … Read the rest
Not all mood swings are related to blood sugar fluctuations, but most blood sugar fluctuations will have an effect on your mood. So, whether you have a chronic mood issue or just a shifting, negative mood, it may be worth considering your nutrition and eating habits.… Read the rest
Winter can be both dark and fairly limiting in terms of seasonal veggies. This makes it a great time of year to cook food for eye health and use frozen vegetables.
Did you make a “yuck” face? There is NO NEED to fear frozen fruit or … Read the rest
More Americans are working from home than in the past. The shift in locations means an increase in the time spent in front of a screen. Unfortunately, many don’t know how to protect their eyes from screens.
Outside of … Read the rest
One of the many challenges of aging is that you may start to notice blurry spots or shadows that seem to float around in your vision. No matter how many eye baths you take or eyedrops you squirt, they won’t go away. This is because floaters … Read the rest
How you eat may be just as important as WHAT you eat. We’ve got tips for better digestion.
Most of us have digestive trouble at times. We’re talking about heartburn, uncomfortable (and sometimes embarrassing) gas, cramping, or diarrhea. It can be a result of a food … Read the rest
We generally think of malnutrition as a plight specific to developing nations and associate it with the lack of food. The trouble we experience in westernized countries is more often “hidden hunger”, or the insufficient consumption of essential nutrition, hidden by the fact that we technically … Read the rest
