Holistic Healthy Living Blog
Dr. Lana breaks down common health issues, outlines tips and tricks for healthy living, and answers the most frequently asked questions about natural living, wellness, naturopathic medicine, and more.
A Naturopath's Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms
Medicinal mushrooms have been revered for centuries in traditional medicine practices around the world. Beyond their culinary appeal, these fungi are valued for their distinctive health and wellness-promoting compounds. From boosting immune function to enhancing mental clarity and mood, medicinal mushrooms offer a natural and unique way to support various aspects of human health.
Demystifying Insulin Resistance
It is no exaggeration to say that the United States is facing an epidemic of poor metabolic health. Poor metabolic health is a condition characterized by poor blood sugar control, and often means weakened immune functioning and weight issues.
Conquering Chronic Constipation: Holistic Strategies for Regularity
While the occasional bout of sluggish digestion is a common nuisance that has affected each of us at some point in time, chronic constipation is a condition that can be far more serious and often leaves individuals trapped in a cycle of frustration and discomfort.
Safety, Side Effects, & Weight Gain After Ozempic - Insights from a Naturopath
In the health and wellness space, few phenomena have sparked as much intrigue, excitement, and controversy as the rise of Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications. But do these medications really live up to the hype? And if so, at what cost to your health?
A Naturopathic Perspective on the Cold Plunge Trend
Cold plunging has taken the wellness community by storm, with its purported physical and mental health benefits. But is there actual evidence to back up this bone-chilling practice? And what risks should you be aware of before taking the plunge?
Do I Really Need a Colostrum Supplement? Insights From a Naturopathic Doctor
Although bovine (cow) colostrum has been used by humans for its therapeutic properties for centuries, it has recently had a surge in popularity due to various health-promoting claims online by social media influencers. So is colostrum really worth the hype? Or is it just milk with a world-class marketing campaign?
Histamine Intolerance & How Your Histamine Response Influences Your Health & Wellbeing
Histamine is found naturally in both the body and in many foods that acts a key player in the immune system and is responsible for various physiological processes. However, when the body struggles to break down histamine efficiently, or when an individual has been exposed to excessive amounts of histamine, it can lead to histamine intolerance, causing a range of seemingly perplexing symptoms.
The Ultimate Guide to Mold Toxicity - Symptoms, Testing, & Elimination
Mold is a type of fungus that plays a natural role in breaking down organic matter and thrives in warm, damp environments. However, when certain types of mold make their way into our homes and workplaces, they can release harmful byproducts known as mycotoxins. The insidious nature of mold lies in its ability to lurk within walls and everyday appliances, unseen yet silently poisoning those who are exposed to it.
How to Increase Fertility & Improve Egg Quality Through Nutrition & Supplementation
In an era where falling fertility rates cast a shadow over the future of reproductive health, exploring holistic approaches has never been more important. Countless women have discovered success in naturally enhancing egg quality and fertility by conscientiously altering their diets, lifestyles, and supplement regimens.
Why You Keep Breaking Out: A Holistic Deep Dive Into Acne & Skin Health
Many of us have tried countless products, expensive facials, or fad diets to clear our skin, with varying degrees of success. So why do some of us, even if we lead βhealthyβ lifestyles and follow a vigorous skincare routine, still suffer with acne? Join us as we delve beyond the surface of the skin, and learn why acne is more than skin deep.
Holistic Approaches to PCOS
PCOS was once viewed as strictly a gynecologic condition, however now it is being better understood as an endocrine condition that involves both gynecologic and metabolic factors. PCOS is the leading cause of infertility, affecting between 6-12% of women of reproductive age (around 5 million women) in the United States.
Food Sensitivities, Intolerances and Allergies: How Theyβre Different & How to Address Them
The terms food allergy, food sensitivity, and food intolerance are commonly used interchangeably and can be easily confused. So how do you tell which youβre dealing with? Read our guide to all things food intolerance, allergy, and sensitivity.
What Are SIBO and SIMO?
SIBO and SIMO overgrowth can wreak havoc on our gut microbiome. Here, weβve outlined options for eliminating and preventing future gut bacteria issues.
Are Greens Powders Worth the Hype?
Team DLW is here to help you determine which greens powders are best, what sort of nutritive properties they have, and when they should be incorporated into oneβs diet.
The Truth Behind Lectins
Team DLW gives you a full breakdown of what exactly lectins are, their health benefits and potential drawbacks, and to help you understand when, how, and if you should consume or avoid them depending upon your specific health conditions, concerns and goals.
Getting Off Of Birth Control - How To Avoid Post Birth Control Syndrome
Team DLW discusses how to avoid Post Birth Control Syndrome by balancing hormones and replenishing depleted nutrients naturally with nutrition, supplementation, herbs and lifestyle modifications.
How to Balance Cortisol Levels Naturopathically
Hormonal imbalances can have a variety of causes and symptoms, which means they can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint. Team DLW helps patients understand long term effects cortisol levels can have on the body, as well as how to balance cortisol naturally.
Hacking The Holidays Part 2: Keep Your Digestion In Check
Itβs the final week of our Hack the Holiday series, and we are just days away from heading into the new year! With the Holidays behind us, now is a great time to start thinking about kicking off the new year with a healthy gut and strong immune system.
Hacking The Holidays Part 1: Stay Mindful, Stay Present
By now we are well into the Holiday season, so in Week 4 we are bringing you some quick tips to help you stay mindful and present during this time.
Signs & Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency
Up to 50% of the American population may be magnesium deficient - but how do you spot the signs and symptoms and combat the cause of this condition?