Many clients struggle to get the recommended levels of protein in daily…me too. At my house, we know that including healthy fats and protein in each meal, especially breakfast, sets a you up for a better day. This translates into more stable blood sugar, steady energy, stable moods, a sharp mind and feelings of satiety which means less snacking though the day. I know many traditional cereal based breakfasts (including oatmeal) are lacking in protein power. Here is a quick list of protein forward breakfast ideas to bring to the table. Pun intended!

Recently I gave a presentation discussing the intricate role of pharmaceuticals in modern healthcare, offering my functional medicine perspective about their benefits, limitations, potential interactions, and side effects. As more medications come to be prescribed for longer and longer, unexpected consequences may emerge. Certainly, I believe in using medicine when appropriate. There can be a synergy between traditional medicine and functional medicine approaches. But managing medication use should be done with more care than is commonly used by traditional medical practices. In our Denver functional medicine office, we take a deeper look at the potential interactions of medications, their long-term necessity, and many other factors.

One of the ways a functional medicine doctor can help you prevent cardiovascular disease is to manage the intake of substances that can, in the wrong proportions, create risk factors for dysfunction. One example is reducing sugar intake. This intervention has numerous benefits for overall health, and one of the most significant benefits is the impact on cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, and sugar consumption has been linked to several risk factors that contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. In this functional medicine blog, we will explore the cardiovascular benefits of reducing sugar intake.