Karen Casey, MS, RDN Some of my patients have heard me say – nutrition science is a young science! New discoveries are happening every day – changing the recommendations for which foods and nutrients we use to treat and prevent disease.    There are entire classes of very complex metabolic diseases that are treated by restricting certain vitamins or nutrients – similar to how Type 2 diabetes is treated by restricting sugar. In the last 10 years, groundbreaking research in foo

The holidays can bring true moments of joy and contentment – or they can feel heavy with obligations. Is your calendar jam-packed? Are you feeling pressure to please everyone? Maybe I can help by sharing how I prioritize my health during this season. Check in with myself  - you may feel calm today and stressed tomorrow. If I am stressed, I breathe in for four, out for six. It’s a nervous system reset button. Move  – I take stretch breaks, park a little farther away from the s

“Can I eat a cupcake, or is that a bad food? Carrots are good for me, right?” These are great questions—and the answer isn’t as simple as good or bad. It really depends on what your body needs.

I know – we all became savvy germ avoiders during COVID-19, but it is a worth a reminder as we enter our winter season.

By Claudia Vargas, MA Practice Manager As a medical assistant, I see every day how a little preparation can make a big difference in the...

By: Karen Casey MS,RDN Indoor Season is Upon Us! Pumpkin Patch This is the time of year when people start to spend more time indoors –...