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When Does Anxiety Warrant Professional Help?
Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when does it cross the line into something more serious? If worry, stress, or panic interfere with your daily life, it might be time to get professional help. Learn what to watch for and when to seek support.
Apr 9th, 2025

What Are the Different Types of Cholesterol?
Not all cholesterol is bad. Here, we cover the key differences between LDL and HDL cholesterol, take a look at triglycerides, and help you discover simple ways to keep your heart healthy. Keep reading to learn more about lipids in your body.
Mar 14th, 2025
I Think I'm Depressed: What Should I Do?

I Think I'm Depressed: What Should I Do?
There’s no wait-and-see approach to mental health issues. That’s why we want to help you take action at the first sign of depression. Here’s your ultimate guide to what to do when you think you’re dealing with depression.
Feb 2nd, 2025
I Want to Lose Weight This Year: Where Do I Start?

I Want to Lose Weight This Year: Where Do I Start?
This year is your year to stop wishing your weight away and start taking steps toward getting results — and we’re here to help. Keep reading for straight-from-the-expert advice about how to start off your weight loss journey on the right foot.
Jan 2nd, 2025
How an Underactive Thyroid Affects Your Well-Being

How an Underactive Thyroid Affects Your Well-Being
Hormones: They’re invisible yet so influential to your well-being. Here, we take a closer look at what your thyroid hormones do behind the scenes and what happens when your body doesn’t make enough of them.
Dec 13th, 2024

5 Ways to Manage Diabetes and Still Enjoy the Holidays
You don’t have to become a Scrooge to manage your diabetes during the holidays. In this blog, our diabetes specialist highlights simple strategies to help you join the festivities while maintaining your health goals.
Nov 5th, 2024
What Annual Physicals Reveal About Your Health

What Annual Physicals Reveal About Your Health
Your schedule is busier than ever, and it feels like there’s no time to squeeze in an annual physical. But there’s even less time to deal with a debilitating illness. Here’s how a yearly checkup keeps your health and your schedule running smoothly.
Oct 9th, 2024
4 Reasons to Consider Professional Weight Loss Support

4 Reasons to Consider Professional Weight Loss Support
Wish an expert could assess your health and tell you exactly how you can shed pounds? Our experienced health coach does just that — personalized for your body. Here’s why professional weight loss support makes all the difference.
Sep 19th, 2024
Why You Might Be Suffering With Fatigue

Why You Might Be Suffering With Fatigue
Winning the battle against fatigue starts with understanding why you’re low on energy in the first place. This blog covers the basics of chronic fatigue and gives you a sneak peek into our comprehensive fatigue-fighting services. 
Jul 3rd, 2024

Why Men Shouldn't Ignore Health Screenings
You’re a healthy guy — why do you need to keep going to the doctor every year? Health screenings may seem like a nuisance, but skipping them can have huge implications for your long-term well-being. Here’s some insight from our men’s health expert.
Apr 4th, 2024
I'm Ready to Lose Weight: Where Do I Begin?

I'm Ready to Lose Weight: Where Do I Begin?
Climbing the weight-loss mountain is no small feat. You need the right equipment and outlook from the jump, or you won’t make it past the foothills. Here, we offer guidance that can help you take your first steps confidently.
Dec 1st, 2023
The Dangers of High Blood Pressure

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure
You know having high blood pressure is bad for your health, but do you know the worst-case scenario? Don’t get caught off guard — keep reading to learn about the dangers of high blood pressure and why controlling hypertension matters.
Nov 1st, 2023
4 Ways to Help Treat Your Depression

4 Ways to Help Treat Your Depression
Discussing depression has become more mainstream, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to treat. Getting a handle on your mental health issues is complicated, and we approach depression treatment in more than one way. Here’s what you should know.
Oct 1st, 2023
The Link Between Poor Nutrition and Fatigue

The Link Between Poor Nutrition and Fatigue
From all-nighters to the common cold, there could be many obvious reasons you’re feeling worn out. Chronic fatigue, however, may seem to come out of nowhere. Here, we highlight a lesser-known factor of fatigue: poor nutrition.
Sep 1st, 2023
If I Had Gestational Diabetes, Will I Get It Again?

If I Had Gestational Diabetes, Will I Get It Again?
When you’re pregnant, your health comes under a microscope, especially if you’ve had problems before. But does a past gestational diabetes diagnosis mean you’re destined for another? We answer this and other questions here.
Aug 1st, 2023
Why Is Hypothyroidism More Common in Women?

Why Is Hypothyroidism More Common in Women?
With hypothyroidism, your thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones, triggering an avalanche of frustrating, uncomfortable symptoms. This condition is more likely to occur in women. Here’s what could be behind the gender disparity with hypothyroidism.
Jul 2nd, 2023
3 Tips to Prepare for Your Immigration Physical

3 Tips to Prepare for Your Immigration Physical
You’re getting your green card! Chances are, you’re both excited and exhausted. Fortunately, our team can make the journey easier by helping you prepare for one of the key steps: the immigration physical.
Jun 2nd, 2023
How Do I Know If I Have High Blood Pressure?

How Do I Know If I Have High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is a sneaky health problem because it doesn’t have obvious symptoms. Read on to learn how you can be proactive when it comes to high blood pressure.
Mar 1st, 2023
5 Ways Weight Loss Improves Your Overall Health

5 Ways Weight Loss Improves Your Overall Health
It's more than just slipping on your old jeans — losing weight can (and should be) a journey focused on improving all areas of your health and wellness. Read on to learn more about the impact losing extra weight can have.
Feb 1st, 2023
4 Warning Signs Your Diabetes Is Progressing

4 Warning Signs Your Diabetes Is Progressing
It’s a common disease, so you might think you have all the facts. But if you miss these four warning signs of uncontrolled diabetes, you risk more serious health problems. Keep reading to learn more.
Jan 17th, 2023
How Excess Weight Worsens Your Blood Pressure

How Excess Weight Worsens Your Blood Pressure
From head to toe, excess weight affects nearly every facet of your well-being, not the least of which is your cardiovascular health. Keep reading to learn more about how your weight contributes to high blood pressure and what you can do about it.
Oct 7th, 2022
How Anxiety Takes a Toll on Your Body

How Anxiety Takes a Toll on Your Body
Here’s something most people don’t know: Your mental health and your physical health have a direct impact on each other. Keep reading to find out how anxiety, a common mental health disorder, can take a toll on your body.
Sep 21st, 2022
What Type of Diet Should I Be Eating?

What Type of Diet Should I Be Eating?
These days, it can be hard to differentiate between fad and fact, especially when it comes to dieting. We’re here to help you navigate your options and make the healthiest choices.
Aug 8th, 2022
Help! I Feel Tired All the Time

Help! I Feel Tired All the Time
There are few things more frustrating than living under a cloud of fatigue. Here, we explore what’s causing your fatigue and show you a few ways we can help you restore your energy.
Jun 1st, 2022
Am I at Risk for Diabetes?

Am I at Risk for Diabetes?
With millions living with diabetes and over a million more receiving a diagnosis every year, it’s hard not to wonder if you’re next. Here’s what you should know about your risk for diabetes.
Feb 1st, 2022
Are You Tired of Feeling Tired All the Time?

Are You Tired of Feeling Tired All the Time?
Frustrated with fatigue? You don’t have to be. We have comprehensive treatments and the experience necessary to get to the bottom of your tiredness quickly and naturally restore your energy.
Jan 4th, 2022
3 Components of Optimal Health

3 Components of Optimal Health

What does it mean to be well? Is it merely the absence of pain and illness, or is it much more than that? Keep reading to discover how your body, mind, and spirit are interconnected and how each matters in your overall health.
Dec 1st, 2021
8 Benefits of Losing Some of Your Excess Weight

8 Benefits of Losing Some of Your Excess Weight
We’re not just talking about fitting into a pair of old jeans. We’re talking about a true life change from the inside out. Here’s a closer look at just some of the many ways you can benefit from even minimal weight loss.
Nov 1st, 2021
Who Can Benefit From a B12 Injection?

Who Can Benefit From a B12 Injection?
Vitamin B12 has become a pillar in the health and wellness world, and for good reason. This powerhouse vitamin delivers numerous benefits. See who’s a candidate for B12 injections.
Oct 1st, 2021
Understanding the Differences Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Understanding the Differences Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
You could fill a book with all the medical jargon surrounding diabetes, which can make it seem even more overwhelming. That’s why we’re going back to the basics and diving deeper into the difference between the two most common types of diabetes.
Sep 1st, 2021

5 Medical Causes of Fatigue
Does it feel like everyone around you has enough energy to last all day while you’re left dragging behind? An underlying medical condition may be to blame. Learn about the five most common medical causes of fatigue.
Aug 1st, 2021

What to Do About High Triglycerides
Tri — what? We’re here to take the guesswork out of your lab results and give you a few practical pointers on how to manage some of the lesser-known facets of your health and wellness.
Jul 7th, 2021

5 Signs of an Underactive Thyroid Gland
Do you feel like you’re living in a fog and not sure where the clouds rolled in from? It might be a problem with your thyroid. Learn more about this tiny gland and the big impact it can have on your health.
Jun 8th, 2021

How Does Diet Influence Blood Pressure?
They say you are what you eat, and when it comes to your blood pressure, the saying is true. Take a closer look at how what’s on your plate affects what’s happening inside your veins.
May 6th, 2021

Risk Factors for Diabetes
Have you seen a loved one struggle with diabetes or heard the shocking statistics and wondered if you’re at risk? We’re here to answer all of your questions.
Mar 10th, 2021

How to Prepare for Your Immigration Physical

You’re excited to get your green card and begin a new life, but there are few boxes you need to check first. We’re here to make sure you’re completely prepared for one of the most important steps — your physical.
Feb 9th, 2021

Why Is Your Asthma Worse in the Winter?
Have you noticed that your battle with asthma revs up as the temperature drops? Our expert is here to help you get to the bottom of your wintertime asthma issues.
Dec 9th, 2020

How to Stay on Track With Your Weight During the Holidays
Do your eyes get bigger than your stomach when you see a platter of holiday treats? Then you might be derailing your weight-loss goals with every delicious bite. Here’s how to stay on track even when you’re surrounded by temptation.
Nov 1st, 2020

How Poor Nutrition Contributes to Fatigue
You go to bed on time and do your best to manage your stress and yet you still feel like you’re living under a cloud. If you can’t figure out what’s causing your fatigue, it might be time to evaluate your diet.
Sep 18th, 2020

Addressing Your Vitamin C Deficiency
If you were a pirate sailing the high seas, they’d say you had scurvy. Nowadays, we just call it vitamin C deficiency. Either way, the symptoms can be debilitating. Keep reading to learn about how you can refuel on vitamin C.
Aug 21st, 2020

Understanding LDL and HDL Cholesterol
A key part of being healthy is knowing what to feed and how to support your body. This is especially important when it comes to cholesterol. Keep reading to learn about the different kinds of cholesterol and how they impact your well-being.
Jul 13th, 2020

Vitamin C Hydration Therapy
You’re probably already familiar with vitamin C and the role it plays in keeping your immune system healthy. But you may not be familiar with some of the specific benefits of vitamin C hydration therapy. Learn more here.
Jun 18th, 2020

Optimal Performance Medicine and COVID-19: What You Should Know
As states reopen and life begins to resume a more normal pace, it’s as important as ever to consider a balanced approach to maintaining good health. Find out how we can help you do that as we work together through challenges associated with COVID-19.
May 21st, 2020

What to Expect From Your Immigration Physical
Along the road to establishing your permanent residency in the United States, you'll need to complete an immigration physical. Don't stress about this step – when you know what to expect, this routine medical exam won't be a cause for concern.
Jan 3rd, 2020

Ear Infections: Kids Aren't the Only Ones Who Get Them
You’ve seen it before: Young kids crying, pulling on their ears, or holding their head. Children get an almost unbelievable number of ear infections, but they’re not the only ones who get them. It can happen to you, too.
Sep 1st, 2019

How Lipotropic Injections Can Help You with Weight Loss
If you've been struggling to lose weight, even after making changes to your lifestyle, vitamin deficiencies may be getting in your way. Supplemental lipotropic injections that treat vitamin B deficiencies can help you shed stubborn fat.
Jun 1st, 2019