Last updated: December 2025 If you’re starting a GLP-1 journey, the first week often comes with lower appetite, quicker fullness, and shifting energy. Many people find that small, protein-forward meals, gentle hydration between meals, and simple routines help them feel more comfortable and supported during this adjustment phase. Starting something new can feel uncertain, especially…
I know this time of year can feel full and fast.So before we move on, I want to offer you a pause. A moment to settle.A breath to let your shoulders drop.A soft landing — right where you are. If you’re anything like me, there’s often a quiet desire beneath the busyness, the…
5 Simple Habits to Thrive in the New Year Written By: Roxane Shymkiw Do you make New Year’s resolutions? For many of us, the new year brings new goals, fresh motivation, and a renewed desire to feel our healthiest and most energetic. But thriving doesn’t happen overnight; it is built on small, sustainable habits that…
Integrative Cancer Care: Summary In “Integrative Cancer Care,” host Evan Transue interviews Dr. Akiba Green, a board-certified functional medicine practitioner specializing in integrative cancer care, thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune disease, and chronic illness. Dr. Green discusses his journey into natural medicine, emphasizing the significance of addressing the root causes of disease through advanced diagnostics and personalized treatments. …
How do barukas, also known as baru almonds, compare with other nuts? There is a new nut on the market called baru almonds, branded as “barukas” or baru nuts. Technically, it isn’t a nut but a seed native to the Brazilian Savannah, known as the Cerrado, which is now among the most threatened ecosystems on…
As winter grips the Northern Hemisphere — bringing frosty Swedish mornings, chilly UK evenings, and even cooler vibes in the US — our bodies crave natural defenses against colds, flu, and that nagging fatigue from shorter days. In Pakistani homes, this is no new battle. For centuries, spices like turmeric (haldi) and cumin (jeera) have…
If the microbiome of those eating plant-based diets protects against the toxic effects of TMAO, what about swapping gut flora? “Almost 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates stated that ‘All disease begins in the gut.’” When we feed our gut bacteria right with whole plant foods, they feed us right back with beneficial compounds like butyrate, which…
By Nutrition Network | Featuring Dr Brian Lenzkes, MDReviewed by Tamzyn Murphy, RD, MSc Why Most Weight-Loss Resolutions Don’t Last Every January, millions of people resolve to “lose weight,” “eat better,” or “finally get healthy.” Gyms fill, diet plans trend, and the first few weeks feel full of promise. Then life gets in the way….
Written By: Megan Barefoot As we enter the New Year I want to express how this past year has already brought growth, change and some was great and some might not have felt very good. Change can be exciting… and wildly uncomfortable. Even when you want better energy, fewer cravings, better digestion, or a healthier…
The Longevity Blueprint: Summary In this episode, The Longevity Blueprint, host Evan Transue engages with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, a renowned interventional cardiologist and founder of Gladden Longevity. They delve into Dr. Gladden’s personal health journey, which began in his fifties when he faced significant health challenges including exhaustion, weight gain, anxiety, and depression. Dissatisfied with traditional…