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Nature’s artistry – lovely, no? The beauty of this cruciferous wonder hints at the amazing health benefits it will impart. Just look at those convolutions — how very brain-like they are! All the better...
View ArticleBack to Center
We all know stress is bad for us. We make Herculean efforts to control our little corners of the world in order to avoid stressful situations, but let’s face it, things rarely turn out the way we plan....
View ArticleYour Healthiest Self
You’ve probably seen the statistics — the rate of obesity in the United States is hovering around 30%. Even those of us who are not obese will find that the lifestyle of our youth no longer yields the...
View ArticleSpring Has Sprung!
Yes, here it is in all its glory — my favorite time of year! This is the time for fresh starts and rebirths as we see our perennial plantings returning like newer versions of old friends, and as we...
View ArticleLifestyle Change Tips from a Layperson
When considering a lifestyle change, guidance from a professional is key. Your doctors at Atlanta Functional Medicine have the well-studied research to support the change, and are qualified to tailor...
View ArticleA Word About Nightshades
Mmm — a fresh garden harvest. Enjoy with caution, veggie-lovers! I know, I was just telling you about how adding more fresh, organic vegetables to your diet will cure many ills, but as you clean up...
View ArticleWhy I Like Acupuncture
When tending to our health, we come with entrenched belief systems based upon education, experience, cultural norms and the influence of people we trust. Many of us are dubious of “alternative” methods...
View ArticleEating Healthy
For optimal overall health and vitality, it makes sense to begin with an improved lifestyle. Many symptoms of illness can be alleviated by eliminating or reducing sugars, saturated fats and processed...
View ArticleBack to School!
It’s that time of year again. While the lazier days of summer are nice, we actually thrive more on routine. A new school year is a fresh start and an excellent time to implement healthy habits such...
View ArticleAnother Reason to Love Turmeric
We’ve long known that turmeric, the root-derived spice commonly used in curry, provides many surprising health benefits. It’s already widely used as an effective anti-inflammatory. Now we may begin to...
View ArticleYoga for Mind, Body & Spirit
For thousands of years the practice of yoga has helped participants to achieve holistic health. Yoga palpably aligns the mind, body and spirit while strengthening and toning muscles, ligaments and...
View ArticleSeptember is Prevention Month
Most chronic diseases are preventable. We know more about prevention than ever before, but the advice can be overwhelming. Rather than succumbing to information overload, why not choose one or two...
View ArticleSurviving Halloween
It’s the scariest time of the year, especially for anyone who fears the inevitable sugar cravings and dreaded extra pounds from Halloween indulging. Grocery stores are frightful places – you go in for...
View ArticleBuzzworthy
Recently, on Oprah’s “Super Soul Sunday”, Kris Carr, self-proclaimed “wellness warrior and cancer-thriver,” debuted an original short film where she shared some exciting news. For those of you...
View ArticleEfficient and Effective Digestion for the New Year
It’s that time of year again – when we strive to make sweeping changes for the better, often to see our resolve crumble in a matter of weeks. As we’ve suggested before, try implementing smaller...
View ArticleWhat Does Florence Nightingale Have in Common with Healing Touch?
Florence Nightingale believed in assisting the body’s natural ability to heal itself and touch (the human touch) was a major component in her work! She was the forerunner of treating patients as a...
View ArticleAcupuncture for Allergies!
Acupuncture for Allergies! Did you know acupuncture relieves allergy symptoms like stuffiness, headache, itchy eyes, and runny nose? Acupuncture reduces inflammation and irritation by strategically...
View ArticleDOCTORS PASS IFM EXAM WITH FLYING COLORS!!
Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Board, M.D. and Sonza Curtis, N.D. on passing the 2014 Institute For Functional Medicine Practitioners Certification exam!!!! There are only 3 “IFMCP”s in...
View ArticleGet a shot of ENERGY & HEALTH! B-12 Shots $15
LIMITED TIME OFFER – MAY Only Preservative Free, Methylated Vitamin B-12 Shots $15 each Effective June 1, 2014, we will have to raise our price to $22 / shot due to increased product cost, but we will...
View ArticleCould an undetected gluten sensitivity be contributing to your symptoms?
At your local grocery store, you may have noticed the increased availability and labeling of foods that are ‘gluten free’. What is gluten, and why do so many people want to be ‘free’ of it? So what...
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