Author: Kathleen Szelei-Stevens

Remember when your mom told you to eat your vegetables?  Well, she wasn’t wrong.  Green veggies are great source of magnesium, an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in many aspects of human health and well-being.  Magnesium is necessary for: Muscle Function: Magnesium is vital for proper muscle function, including muscle contraction and relaxation. […]

We’ve all done it – Picked up fast food when we didn’t have time to stop and eat.  Doing this once in a while will not hurt you.  But many people do this three or four times (or more) every week.  We know what it does to the body: weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, increases […]

Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is a fat-soluble vitamin. This means it dissolves in fats and oils but not in water. Because of its fat solubility, it’s more effectively absorbed by the body when consumed with fats or oils. When vitamin D3 is taken in an oil form, such as in softgel capsules or […]

Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol, is a crucial nutrient that plays various roles in the body. Here are some key benefits of vitamin D3: It is important to remember that Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin. This means that it dissolves in fat and is absorbed along with dietary fats in the small intestine. […]

Humans have evolved to be extremely adaptable to their environments.  In hunter gatherer times, the food supply was whatever one could find in the area, supplemented by meat if hunting was successful.  But life was short.  As people began settling down, ranching and farming became common, the food supply became more dependable, and lifespans increased. […]

Flu season is upon us.  Additionally, we now have variations of COVID to worry about, as well as all of the unnamed, random viruses out there.  Vaccines can help prevent or lessen the severity of these illnesses, but I get a lot of questions from patients about natural remedies. Let me start by saying, if […]

Anxiety is a natural and adaptive response to stress or danger. It has evolved as a survival mechanism in humans and other animals over millions of years. Anxiety is thought to have evolved in primitive organisms as a way to respond to threats or potential dangers in their environment.  The “fight or flight” response, which […]

Adaptogenic herbs are a class of botanicals that are known for their ability to help the body adapt to stress and maintain balance in various physiological systems. They have been used for centuries in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, to promote overall health and well-being. Adaptogens are believed to modulate […]

Ashwagandha, scientifically known as Withania somnifera, is a popular adaptogenic herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for its potential health benefits. It is often referred to as the “Indian ginseng” due to its adaptogenic properties, which help the body adapt to stress and maintain balance. Adaptogens help the body respond more effectively to stress, whether […]

Stress can contribute to weight gain through various physiological and behavioral mechanisms. Here’s how stress can be linked to weight gain: It’s important to note that not everyone responds to stress in the same way. Some individuals may lose weight due to stress-induced appetite loss or use increased physical activity as a coping mechanism. However, […]