The majority of popular intermittent fasting (IF) protocols can be grouped into 1 of 3 categories: alternate-day fasting, whole-day fasting, and time-restricted feeding. Time-restricted feeding involves following the same eating routine each day. That means a certain number of hours are designated as the feeding window and the remaining hours as the fasting period. An…
You Already Know What Not to Eat Do you have questions about your diet or eating healthy? We offer one-on-one nutritional consultations with Dr. Lauren. Learn to eat better and feel better with a flexible and individualized plan and accountability. Eating is the way to fuel your body for function and performance. Our bodies can’t…
We all know that certain foods aren’t good for our bodies: fast food, caffeine, alcohol, candy, cookies, and other manufactured foods. However, does eating these foods really cause pain? Our digestive system or gut is lined with millions of special cells and good bacteria. These cells allow the food we eat to be absorbed and…
Part Two: Nutrition I introduced the four key areas to support a healthy lifestyle in my blog Best Care for Women for Birth and Beyond. These important areas include: 1) Chiropractic Care 2) Nutrition 3) Exercise 4) Mindset/Thoughts While these elements are important for everyone, they are especially important for women who are pregnant, plan to become…
Water (H2O) is an essential component that makes up our body. It is required for our cells and organs to function properly. Water allows our body to control its temperature, to transport nutrients and remove wastes, and aids in numerous chemical processes that happen continuously within our cells. It is the best liquid for our…