by Samia McCully | Apr 24, 2023 | Aging, allergies, energy, Fatigue, Fitness, Health, Healthspan, inflammation, Lifespan, stress
Breathing! When I was 12, after I had had a respiratory illness, I was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma. It was very limiting as an athlete. Especially for endurance. Although I still excelled, I often felt like I couldn’t get a deep breath. My lungs burned when...
by Samia McCully | Apr 4, 2023 | Aging, energy, Fatigue, Fitness, Health, Healthspan, inflammation, Lifespan, stress
It is interesting how when I see things from the outside, I am very good at identifying them. And on the inside, I often forget what is so obvious to me when I am the doctor! Thankfully, two weekends ago, I attended a functional medicine conference and had a huge aha...
by Samia McCully | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog, energy, Fatigue, gluten-free, nut-free, Recipes, weight loss
I really like this idea because it doesn’t have anything fake in it. No alcohol sugars or stevia in this. Just a hint of honey. This is keto fudge. What is keto? Products referred to as keto have very little carbs in them to allow people who are following a...
by Samia McCully | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog
When we consume EFAs, the body will use what it needs and then stores the rest for future use. Brain tissue is especially rich in EFAs where it is important for protecting connections between nerve cells. So, a diet deficient in these fats deprives the brain and...
by Samia McCully | Jun 6, 2018 | Blog
Two components in Ginkgo help support brain health: Flavonoids, the source of the plant’s antioxidant qualities, and Terpenoids, which help improve circulation by dilating blood vessels. Ginkgo may work by increasing blood flow, flushing out free radicals that...
