by sgannon | Jun 15, 2022 | Optimal Wellness
Functional Medicine refers to getting to the root cause of symptoms or challenges, as opposed to a band aid approach which often just masks symptoms. The Allopathic Medicine model is to diagnose and treat with prescription medicines, or surgeries. And sometimes it is...
by sgannon | Jun 4, 2022 | Optimal Wellness
In an ideal world we would get all of our nutrients from our diet. But because our soil is depleted and we each have unique biochemical needs, supplements can be beneficial. I always like to review with clients their current supplements – what are they taking,...
by sgannon | Jun 1, 2022 | Optimal Wellness
I’m hearing from clients that they or family members are getting colds and viruses – myself included. Welcome to cold and flu season! Because I recently had COVID I thought I would share what I did while having the virus, in the hopes that it may be...
by sgannon | May 30, 2022 | Optimal Wellness
Probiotics are live bacteria that line our intestinal tract, keep microbial balance and enhance our nutrient absorption. Do we really need to take probiotics? Often the answer is yes. Ideally we would get all of our nutrients, including probiotics from fthe food in...
by sgannon | May 28, 2022 | Optimal Wellness
Ever wonder how someone can drink an espresso after dinner and have no trouble sleeping? I’ve always considered myself sensitive to caffeine and have been a loyal decaf drinker, even earlier in the day. But this summer when we were in Costa Rica, we took a...
