Omega-3s and Krill Oil: The health benefits you need to know
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered ‘healthy fats’ which, research shows, support heart health. Similar research suggests fatty acids can also help lower triglycerides (a type of fat used in the blood used for energy). Certain types of omega-3s include DHA (omega-3 fatty acid essential for cell function, particularly in the brain and eyes), EPA […]
Inflammation and detoxing: What you need to know
By Dr. Christina Rahm With the holidays just around the corner, and the traditional overabundance of pies, cakes, and cookies within reach, I want to talk about the effect that too much sugar can have on the body (along with increased inflammation), and the importance of detoxing to improve overall health, functionality, and well-being. Inflammation […]
Alcohol and Sleep: What you need to know
By Dr. Christina Rahm At the end of the day, we often want (or need) a glass of wine, beer, or something even stronger. Unfortunately, at the end of the day, we are also winding down to prepare for sleep. So, the question becomes, could drinking alcohol in the evening, or having a nightcap before […]
What are PFAS? What You Need to Know
By Dr. Christina Rahm A few months ago, I authored a column on microplastics and the fact we encounter them nearly everywhere in our daily lives, from dust to cosmetics, plastic water bottles, in varying food products and produce. Due to their widespread use, PFAS, also known as polyfluoroalkyl substances, appear to be just […]
Heat, Hydration, Sweat, and Detoxing
As the saying goes, “Sweat is your body’s way of showing progress.” My guess is most people in the Southeast, Midwest, or Northeast portions of the United States are showing a lot of “progress” as it has been sweltering! According to the National Weather Service, nearly half the country has been under a heat […]
What women need to know about their daily cup of joe.
As someone who has worked in the pharmaceutical industry and has now pivoted into the alternative and holistic side of science, I constantly perform research, publish research, or read outcomes from research. Conversely, it seems the more research that is published, the less knowledge I have, as outcomes seem to evolve over time. Case in […]
Let’s talk sugar (and how to detox from it)
Sugar, that sweet, white carbohydrate made up mostly of sucrose, is found in nearly everything we eat and drink. Sugar is everywhere! It is conspicuously in foods like donuts, candy, cookies, and ice cream, but also inconspicuously in condiments like ketchup, sauces, and salad dressings. Breakfast cereals, bread, and yogurt also contain a myriad of […]
Microplastics and Your Health
Plastic, plastic, plastic! It is everywhere. From our homes to our offices and in the air we breathe. Plastic is manufactured into everything including, office supplies, grocery bags, textiles, product packaging, and even certain types of furniture. Because of the excessive use, plastic pollution is creating a global problem for the environment, with plastic waste […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
When I began this month’s guest column, I researched a myriad of health and wellness-related observances occurring in April. I found everything from Autism Awareness Month, National Oral Health Month, to even Stress Awareness Month (stress awareness should be observed all year!). Nonetheless, when I saw April was also Alcohol Awareness Month, I felt an […]
Spring is here—seasonal allergies, too!
While growing up in Southeast Missouri, we always experienced extreme seasonal climates. Hot and humid in the summers, gorgeously cool and crisp in the fall, cold and often frozen in the winter, until the month of March rolled in with fewer cold spells and occasional 60-degree days. Spring was always my favorite season as my […]
The Power of Self-Compassion
Last month I wrote about the importance of ‘self-care’ whether it be nutritional needs, physical activity, a healthy BMI (body mass index), the importance of detoxing, and attaining at least seven hours of sleep each night. Self-care constitutes actions and activities we take to preserve and improve our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As […]
Spotlighting the Top 5 Mainstays of Self-Care
We all do it, we say to ourselves about this time each year, “I am going to become healthier.” We often state, “I am going to get into the best shape of my life this year.” We start out strong with good intentions and resolve, and then somewhere, sometime, over the next few months, we […]
