Physio Logic’s Contributing Registered Dietitian, Rachel Naar, RD, discusses the causes and treatments of constipation, diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). When ya gotta go, you gotta go or sometimes you don’t gotta go at all! Here we take a deeper dive into some of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, and shed some light on […]
Physio Logic’s Clinical Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, discusses the importance of proper post-pregnancy nutrition for the optimal health of both mother and baby. She provides sources of significant proteins, antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, whole grains, fibers, and fats. Last summer we prepped you with some nutritional education surrounding ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” Nine
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Physio Logic’s Clinical Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, explains a few of the most studied fasting techniques, how they work and the results you can expect out of each based off of both animal and human study findings. Fasting… Fasting. We do it when we sleep, that’s at least a given. Unless you’re sleep-eating, which is
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Clinical Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, discusses which oils are better suited for specific types of cooking and baking. She includes a cheat-sheet of sorts as a guideline to follow for all oil based cooking and baking. Start the New Year Right by Cooking Smarter with Oils Oils Sources Fats and oils contribute to flavor, color,
Looking to improve your sleep quality to boost your marathon performance? Physio Logic’s clinical nutritionist, Michelle Miller, MSACN, explores the impact of sleep on your body and recommends bedtime rituals and snacks that encourage good rest. The Importance of Sleep Quality sleep gives your body time to recuperate and repair itself for future activity. Sleep.
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Clinical Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, discusses how our eating habits may change in the fall and compiles a list of healthy treats – from gluten-free apple tarts to chili roasted pumpkin seeds – you can make to satisfy your sweet tooth. She includes a variety of ideas suitable for different food sensitivities and preferences. Changing
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Acupuncturist & Chiropractor, Dr. Allison Heffron, explains the role the Spleen plays in digestion and nutrient intake, and shares some advice about which foods help support its health and function. What does the Spleen do? Summer weather seems to have lasted an eternity, but cooler months are finally here. The days of watermelon, crisp salads,
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Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, raises some concerns regarding the consumption of Xanthan gum. The gluten-free market is taking over just about every cafe and supermarket these days. You may have flipped over some of those products and wondered about some of the ‘science-y’ sounding terms. Just what is xanthan gum and is it safe for
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We’ve all heard the phrase ‘what to expect when you’re expecting,’ but what about what you should EAT when you’re expecting? Or how about how to care for yourself BEFORE you’re expecting? Here we take a deep dive into the nutritional needs of mothers. Allow us to separate fact from fiction and ease your baby-brained
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Acupuncturist & Chiropractor, Dr. Allison Heffron explains why sleep is a necessary function in life and how acupuncture can help you get better sleep. Becoming a Sleeping Beauty…or just sleeping at all. We’ve all had restless nights of sleeping, or a complete lack thereof, where our minds are racing, we toss and turn and can’t
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Clinical Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, MS, works closely alongside Clinical Nutritionist, Michelle Miller, MSACN. In this article, Rachel shares the best kinds of food to help reduce inflammation as well as some foods you should avoid that can cause inflammation. What Causes Inflammation? What many people may not realize is that inflammation is in fact
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Chiropractor & Acupuncturist in Brooklyn, NY, Allison Heffron, DC, L.Ac. examines the causes of gut dysfunction and how acupuncture, along with dietary changes and nutritional guidance can help restore and repair healthy gut function. The Integrative Medicine team at Physio Logic combines modalities from Western medicine with traditional Chinese Medicine in order to provide patients
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