Dr. Clark’s Collagen Protein Energy Bites

Protein energy bites can be a delicious way to get a quick, energizing snack, that’s not only packed full of healthy fats and protein, but also feels like a dessert! This recipe was created in a way to optimize the good stuff and keep sugar low—only 1.4 g sugar per bite! It is naturally gluten-free, […]

Is Keto a Good Option for PCOS?

Keto & PCOS

PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common condition characterized by signs and symptoms of high testosterone, insulin resistance, irregular or absent periods, abnormal hair growth (hirsutism), acne, fertility difficulties, and ovarian cysts. One of the primary approaches to PCOS includes controlling insulin which conventionally includes a prescription for metformin. Whether you go this route, […]

Is Cryotherapy Appropriate in Lipedema?

Whole Body Cryotherapy is a popular treatment in sports medicine that involves standing in a very cold (typically -110° C/-166°F) cryotherapy chamber for 2-4 minutes. It has been suggested that some of cryotherapy’s purported benefits may be helpful for certain medical conditions as well. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there about the […]

The 2-Step Sleep Solution That May Reduce Your Risk for Dementia

Do you wake frequently during the night, have restless sleep, or trouble falling back to sleep after waking? These are signs of poor sleep consolidation—your time spent asleep is fragmented. Though you might spend 8 hours in bed, you may spend only 4 hours sleeping. Poor sleep has been associated with a broad range of […]

Seasonal Influences on Hormones, Body Fat, Fertility, & Immune Function

How Widespread Changes in DNA Expression Influence Health & Disease

Crisp, cool morning air, the trees afire in their autumnal senescence, the crunch of the first leaves under our boot soles, and the promise of warm apple cider donuts at weekend farm visits… its what many New Englanders wait all year for… we’re spoiled.  Peak leaf season is right around the corner and we’ll embrace […]

6 Reasons Why You Can Still Have Symptoms in Celiac Disease after Gluten Elimination

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where gluten consumption triggers an inflammatory response and damage to the intestines. It is caused by a complex interaction between genetic predisposition, intestinal microbiome, environment, and immune system. Symptoms & Diagnosis Symptoms can vary widely but can include gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, and mouth sores, […]

How to Use Nutrition to Help Combat Addiction

Though the rates of cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, and cocaine use have declined in recent years, addiction to these and other substances continue to be a serious problem. Sometimes addiction can even start with a prescribed medication that may have been very beneficial to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life at the time. 2.5% […]

Forest Medicine and The Science Behind Shinrin-Yoku

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Less than 0.01% of our species existence has been in our modern, urbanized surroundings. (1) Throughout the 99.99% of our species’ time before this urbanization, we had many more interactions with nature and subsequent adaptations of our immune system, genetic expression, microbiota ecosystem, and stress response. Our bodies react to airborne plant compounds and work in symbiosis with […]