Brittany has been with Lake Country Medical Group for almost 7 years. She and her husband Kyle live in Madison, GA. They have two children and are expecting their third child in February. Their daughter Riley is eight years old and loves to ride horses and play soccer. Jackson, their son, is four and […]
In the largest study of its kind to date, regularly eating oily fish such as salmon, sardines, lake trout and albacore tuna reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes.[1] The observational study, which was published in Diabetes Care, analyzed the health and diet of nearly 400,000 middle aged and older UK residents across roughly 10 years.[2] The […]
Modified from an Original Post by Metagenics Institute You try to eat well to feel good and stay healthy. While it’s optimal to get your daily nutritional needs from the foods you eat, it’s just plain difficult. There is conflicting information out there on the benefits of supplements, but the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 say […]
Two new studies are adding to a growing body of evidence suggesting COVID-19 causes chronic, debilitating symptoms long past infection and illness. There are now more than 50 symptoms tied to COVID in mild, moderate and severe cases. Fatigue, headaches, brain fog, hair loss, and loss of smell are the most common lingering effects while […]
By Bianca Garilli, ND From Metagenics Institute Hair loss, or alopecia, is a common complaint by patients, male and female alike. It can affect localized regions (like the temples and crown of the head seen in male-pattern baldness), the entire scalp, and sometimes can even extend to other areas of the body. Typical hair loss […]
By Bianca Garilli, ND From Metagenics Institute I have a patient who doesn’t like vegetables. In fact, this person is also not a fan of water (sans flavoring), exercise, nor high fiber foods such as legumes. This scenario is, in many ways, a perfect setup for a number of lifestyle-related chronic diseases, including hypertension. This […]
From Metagenics Institute If you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight, counting sheep may be as important as counting the carbs on your plate or weight repetitions at the gym. Because, while physical activity and a balanced diet are key factors, sleep may be the most overlooked aspect of your weight management plan. Can you […]
Vitamin D has always been integral to a healthy diet, but recent evidence suggests it may have a critical role in fighting COVID-19. According to new research, people with low vitamin D levels upon hospital admission for COVID-19 have an almost quadrupled chance of dying.[1] Vitamin D’s role in fighting COVID-19 is only beginning to […]
by Michael Stanclift, ND Sourced from Metagenics Institute Introduction Expectant mothers may find some reassurance in recent evidence suggesting COVID-19 infection during pregnancy doesn’t appear to pose the same dangers as related viral infections (e.g. SARS, MERS).1 Pregnant women contracting COVID-19 must still be cautious about their and their developing babies’ health, especially since treatment options […]
COVID-19 is still a new disease, and we learn more every day about preventing it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines to help you avoid catching COVID-19.[1] Let’s explore some important takeaways. How COVID Spreads To better understand COVID-19 prevention, let’s first review how the disease spreads. According to the […]