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There are over 500 bodily functions that require magnesium. However, it's quite common for Americans to not meet their daily requirement of the mineral, primarily due to poor nutrition. Symptoms are general and most conventional doctors do not run adequate testing to pinpoint the source of those symptoms. Symptoms of low magnesium can include:... - Fatigue - Muscle Weakness/Cramps - High Blood Pressure - Osteoporosis - Asthma - Irregular heartbeat - Mental Health Conditions If you believe you may have a magnesium deficiency, your suspicions can be confirmed with functional lab testing. In the meantime, try to include a variety of magnesium-rich whole foods in your diet, such as nuts, seeds, grains, or beans. Reach out to our office for information about how in-depth, functional testing can get you the answers you need!

Moroccan Potato Salad uses simple, fresh ingredients and can easily be included in any meal prep or thrown together in under 20 minutes. - 3 pounds potatoes (baby potatoes) - 1/2 cup red wine vinegar - 1 medium red onion... - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil - 2 tsp salt - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp ground cumin - 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped Cook the potatoes. While the potatoes are cooking, chop the red onion and add it to a bowl. Pour the red wine vinegar over the onion and allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes (or longer) to help neutralize the onion, Once cooled enough to handle, cut the potatoes down into bite size pieces. Add the olive oil, chopped parsley, and spices to the bowl with the onions and red wine vinegar. Stir well. Add the potatoes directly to the dressing and stir well until all the potatoes are well coated. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for 1-2 hours to cool before serving. https://bitesofwellness.com/moroccan-potato-salad/

Grilled fruit has never sounded so amazing. I love that you can top these peaches with anything! https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/vegan-grilled-peaches/

Is yoga your exercise of choice? Practicing yoga is a great way to center your mind, get your body moving, and take much-needed time every day to practice self-care. The best part is you can have successful yoga practices at home! The trick is to set yourself up for success and try to minimize distractions as much as possible. Set your space. Make it easily available, calming, and somewhere you look forward to going every day. It can be as simple as a corner of the liv...ing room, your back patio, or you can devote a whole room to it. Dim the lights, light candles, play music, whatever gets you in the relaxation zone. Don't bring electronics into your space! Leave all phones, computers, tablets at the door so you have minimal distractions. If there are other people at home while you practice, try to be in a different room or area where you can’t hear the TV or conversations, or request that during this time they keep background noise to a minimum. Planning is the key to success. Schedule which days and times you'd like to set aside time for yoga that work for your availability and motivation level, look up which videos/yoga flows you'd like to do ahead of time. Knowing exactly when and what you have waiting will set you up for success! If you're looking for support implementing more movement into your life, our office is here to help!

Stress is a HUGE factor in chronic and acute health concerns. For help managing excessive stress, reach out to our team.

The digestive issues you're having can say a lot about what's going on in your body. If you're experiencing bloating, constipation, IBS, SIBO, or gastritis this means you're suffering from health imbalances directly in the digestive process. These include improper food chewing, low stomach acid, low digestive-enzyme production, gallbladder issues, or leaky gut. Most often symptoms can be rectified easily with diet and lifestyle changes. If your symptoms look more like ski...n breakouts, autoimmunity, allergies, asthma, sinus congestion, or frequent colds, then your immune system-gut relationship has likely been compromised. As much as 70% of the immune system is housed in the gut and people who suffer from these issues typically have a genetic or early-childhood predisposition. Especially important to watch out for are symptoms such as mast-cell activation syndrome, chemical sensitivity, multiple food sensitivities, mold illness, Lyme disease, vertigo, or chronic infections. These symptoms are signs of a toxic gut type that has trouble moderating pathogens and oxidative stress. If it seems like you're ""doing all the things"" and nothing is helping, this may be your sign as well. And those are just a few of the different ways gut problems can manifest! There is also the gut-brain connection, hormonal, and metabolic imbalances that cause other symptoms. Your digestive health really does influence all areas of the body. If you're suffering from any of the above symptoms and want to learn more about healing your gut - contact us today!

I love the look of this Grilled Eggplant for upcoming cookouts! If you try it out, let us know what you think! --> https://minimalistbaker.com/smoky-grilled-eggplant/

Stress is a never-ending, vicious cycle. We experience stress when the natural flow of daily life is disrupted by stressors in the form of one or more events we cannot control. These stressors elevate cortisol, the stress hormone, and throw the body out of whack. Stress responses can manifest both psychologically and physiologically, bringing on symptoms like: Difficulty breathing... Pounding heart Gut issues Headaches Muscle or nerve pain Mood swings Problems with concentration Insomnia Extreme fatigue Hormonal imbalances Stressors can be anything from job and relationship pressure to poor nutrition or media overload. There are always ways to tackle minimizing and managing stress, and it's important to get help in objectively evaluating your unique situation and the best approach forward. Our office specializes in addressing health concerns by getting to the root of the problem. Give us a call if stress is getting in the way of you living your life!