Diets shape a great deal of who we are and what we do. Today, more than 17.1% of Americans follow a specialty diet in some way, and for many people the diet they follow becomes a part of their identity. As a culture, we tend to fall into specific diet camps that espouse a single
Metabolic health does not have to be an overwhelming or confusing concept. I believe that the simpler metabolic health can be explained, the greater chance we have of understanding it and making changes that support and optimize our health. There are several big principles I want you to understand, specifically regarding your metabolic health, wellness,
Americans are facing a mental health crisis. Nearly one in five people suffers from a diagnosable issue every year, including depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Mental illnesses do more than just affect the brain. They also have the capacity to lead to addiction, while certain substances or behaviors instigate further mental health concerns. This holds
So you’re interested in metabolic health and can see the benefits of making a change, but you’re not necessarily sure where to begin your journey. You’re certainly not alone. Millions of Americans feel the same way you do, with many struggling to find underlying reasons for their unexplained weight gain, cardiovascular diagnoses, or recent hospitalization.
Many of us have sacrificed our health in the name of work. Thousands of Americans give up extra sleep for their jobs, while others resign themselves to terrible diets due to a lack of time to shop or cook. Sometimes time crunches happen, stress crops up, and sacrifices must be made. But this can’t go
If you find the idea of “getting healthy” or “getting in shape” daunting, you’re not the only one. It’s one of the most frequently-voiced concerns that people have: the idea that they will have to spend all day in the gym, cut out all enjoyable foods, and spend every day feeling like they’re missing out
If you were to conduct a random poll of the general public, most people wouldn’t be able to tell you what metabolic health is. The reason why is simple: the health advice Americans receive is wrong, and our healthcare system is built on the treatment of existing conditions rather than maintaining health to prevent illness.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, has become one of the most common diagnoses in the United States. Nearly one in two adults struggle with high blood pressure, and this number only continues to rise. To make matters worse, hypertension is an invisible illness. About 20% of Americans are unaware they suffer from it, although 1,000
You probably already know that work is a major contributor to stress levels. If you’re like 83% of US workers, you’re all-too familiar with workplace stress and its impact on daily life. Workplace stress is increasingly common. Today, one in four people find their jobs to be the number one stressor impacting their health. Even
The phrase ‘cardiovascular health’ gets thrown around every single day. We see it in news headlines, on the TV, and even plastered on the sides of buses and cabs. Seeing something so often can reduce the impact on us when we see it, but cardiovascular health isn’t something to ignore. Even today, in 2022, poor
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