With inflammation at the root of nearly all disease seen today, it is so important to look at the dietary and lifestyle choices we make and how they impact our inflammatory load. Chronic inflammation is so damaging to the body that it has been linked to conditions like ulcerative colitis, asthma, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease to name a few. When inflammation goes from being acute to chronic, we can run into some major health issues. With that being said, there are some dietary changes you can make to help reduce your inflammatory load.

Getting adequate sleep is one of the most important aspects of overall health. In fact, sleep is so important that we recently talked about supporting better sleep habits on the Power Plant Podcast. We talked about how sleep deprivation can lead to chronic health conditions and a decrease in quality of life. If you struggle with sleep issues, it’s also important to know that you are not alone as a huge majority of Americans struggle to get a good night sleep each and every night. However, it is also important to know that there are things that you can do to improve your sleep habits to support better health.

Chronic fatigue is something that so many of us suffer from on a regular basis. Whether it’s from not getting enough sleep, too much stress, or just having way too much on your daily to-do list, fatigue can interfere with your overall quality of life. On top of finding ways to reduce your stress levels, getting more sleep, and finding time for things you enjoy, there are some other steps you can take. Supplementing with adaptogenic herbs may be exactly what your body needs for hormone balance, better mood, and better sleep. All of these play key roles in how much energy you have each day.

Have you ever wondered if all supplements are created the same? Walking down the supplement aisle or shopping for supplements online can be overwhelming. There are so many different options, all of which make certain claims. But, which one is best? The truth is that not all supplements are created equal. Some are most certainly higher quality than others, and there are a couple of ways to spot the highest quality options out there. Let’s take a look at what you need to look for.

If you are super active or are just looking for a little extra energy during exercise, adaptogens can help. Adaptogenic herbs are great for reducing fatigue and supporting the body. They also make for a much healthier option than many mainstream energizing supplements. While there are so many energizing supplements on the market today, they don’t come without consequences. Some of them are packed with caffeine, while others contain artificial stimulants that can leave you feeling wired and can even spike your heart rate. This is not what you want, especially when you will be naturally elevating your heart rate during exercise.

Anxiety and digestive health issues are two things that many Americans suffer from on a regular basis, and the two are more closely connected than you may think. New research is emerging about the amazing connection between the gut and the brain. There is also research on the gut microbiome and imbalanced gut flora leading to things like anxiety and depression. So many of us live very hectic lifestyles that it’s easy to forget to slow down and take care of ourselves. This can significantly disrupt our sleep, and not getting enough sleep can have a direct impact on our health. In this post, you will learn how to calm a racing mind to help get a better night sleep.

As an ND, I am constantly reinforcing to people that Naturopathic Medicine is evidenced-based medicine. Because we work holistically, treat the cause, focus on nutrition and lifestyle factors, we often get erroneously pin-holed into an unscientific category. Pharmaceutical-grade raw materials and formulas that are based upon therapeutic doses with researched validity are the standards we seek out. We rely on companies to self-report their standards and prove they are legitimate. Dr.Vim's is a company that certainly provides this level of detail.