Are you familiar with the term “A1C”and how this relates to blood sugar? A1C, also referred to as glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), is linked to blood sugar as it measures how much sugar is attached to the blood of the hemoglobin protein. A1C is expressed in percentage and is tested through blood tests. A1C is an …
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Deciding to have a baby is exciting, but inevitably comes with a lot of questions! What foods should I eat? How can I improve my chances of conceiving? Is there anything I can do now to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? Here are our top 5 tips for conception to set the foundation …
Infertility affects 7% of married women in the United States. Optimizing fertility is not just about female health. 35% of infertility cases had a male factor with or without a female factor making preconception health important for both men and women (1). Many factors can impact fertility including diet, lifestyle, and imbalances. Here we take …
Lactation and Supplementation Since you found out you were pregnant it is likely that the majority of your decisions have been focused on one thing—preparing for the healthy birth of your baby. From attending doctor’s appointments to choosing nutrient-dense foods to designing the nursery, you have been making choices for the health of your baby. …
At some point in our lives, we’ve all experienced some sort of GI problem. Maybe you weren’t able to defecate for a day, or maybe you were doing so multiple times a day. From these everyday issues to bigger issues like celiac disease or inAlammatory bowel disease, our gut is to blame. Our gut is …
You’ve probably heard or know of someone in your life that has said that they’re lactose intolerant and you’ve probably made the assumption that this person is allergic to milk products. It’s an understandable assumption to make right? After all, this person avoids consuming dairy products in an effort to prevent their body from reacting …
