5 Uses and Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Superfoods might steal the spotlight in the media, and exotic herbs and plants might make more exciting smoothie ingredients, but sometimes your most common kitchen items can transform your wellbeing much more effectively. One such item is apple cider vinegar! This humble, fermented form of apple juice serves as a wonderful addition to any salad, […]
Lifestyle Recommendations for Chronic Fatigue
Feeling tired is healthy and normal, especially when you have a demanding job, if you exercise regularly, not to mention that daily stress can make us all crave for a good seaside vacation. But chronic fatigue is an entirely different beast to tackle: it can be so overwhelming that it makes it difficult for someone […]
Going Gluten-Free – Is It an Option for Me?
There are fads and trends, and then there are life-changing diets that actually help people improve their quality of life. While some people rush to jump on the gluten-free bandwagon for no clear reason, others genuinely take years to realize that they should remove this carb from their diet to restore their wellbeing. To demystify […]
5 Holiday Drink Ideas to Embrace This Holiday Season
Part of every holiday tradition is based on enjoying a good dinner toast – we express our gratitude, rejoice over our family bonds, and look forward to a future filled with more such gatherings. Naturally, a glass of champagne or even something stronger is typical in such situations. Then we have the boozy cocktails and […]
Weight Loss Wellness Workshop
We are inviting you to join us for a cycle of invaluable, research-based advice created by functional medicine experts to help you improve the quality of your life through weight loss and wellness. In just four weeks, you’ll have the necessary information and actionable steps that will enable you to reach your goals. Apply for the workshops […]
How Air Pollution Affects Our Health
The perks of civilized life are innumerable – we’re a drive away from emergency medical help, minutes away from a fully-stocked market, and we can even complete most of our chores online. At the same time, this surge of urbanization has pushed us further away from Mother Nature, and consequently, from clean air, water, and […]
Food and Energy Production – How to Use Nutrition to Nourish Your Mitochondria
Our civilization has come a long way over the centuries, so living in a well-developed society today means perceiving food as a source of pleasure, much more so than pure sustenance. We combine ingredients to satisfy our flavor preferences, forgetting that at the basis of it, food is our fuel – we need it for […]
Food and Gut Health – How Your Nutrition Affects Your Gut Microbiome
Did you know that you’re sharing your body with many different microorganisms, among which you’ll find bacteria of all sorts? Most of them are located in your digestive tract, they make up your gut microbiome, and their primary roles are to help your body absorb the nutrients from food, prevent diseases and infections, boost your […]
Food and Hormones – How Poor Nutrition Affects Your Hormonal Balance
Inflammation gets a lot of bad rep, and so many people universally think of it as a harmful process that can be detrimental to our health. The truth is, inflammation is a natural process that is necessary for us to stay alive – it’s our immune response to various pathogens (such as getting a fever […]
Living a Full Life and Coping with Stress When You Have Cancer
Working with an annoying colleague, trying to please a demanding mother-in-law, or having to wait for an hour at the bank all seems stressful. That is, until you’re faced with a cancer diagnosis, and you suddenly find yourself coping with a whole new idea of anxiety and worry, incomparable with anything else you’ve ever experienced […]
How Seasonal and Local Foods Contribute to Your Health
Living in the modern times means being accustomed to having many choices. Some might even say too many. This kind of convenience and the sheer number of options on the store shelves have pushed many people towards impulse buying. That means reaching for imported goods, all-year-round produce even though it’s not grown in a natural […]
Bring out Your Inner Chef – 5 Tips for Food Preparation to Preserve Nutrients
The decision to switch to healthy eating is a challenging one for most people, and it takes plenty of learning to figure out which seasonal foods are best for your particular needs. Once you have it all settled, you might think you’re all done, but the simple truth is, choosing healthy ingredients is half the […]
Children’s Nutrition Class
Join Chelsea Britton, RDN as she discusses the unique nutritional needs of children. She will discuss infant nutrition, toddler nutrition, pre-adolescent, and teenage nutritional needs. There are many important nutritional concepts throughout life which we will also discuss with a mindfulness to the pediatric population: benefits of phytonutrients, digestive support, whole foods eating, and mineral […]
Nutrition Tips to Keep Your Child’s Asthma under Control
With so many of our kids suffering from allergies, asthma, atopic dermatitis and other chronic conditions, it’s no wonder parents feel at a loss when looking for a solution. Naturally, you would assume that a respiratory problem like asthma will be treated by focusing on factors that affect the respiratory system directly, such as airborne […]
Common Environmental Asthma Triggers for Kids
Respiratory problems for kids and adults have increased over the years, especially for people living in highly urbanized areas. Their exposure to environmental factors, including pollution, allergens, and the like have increased the likelihood for many kids to develop allergies and asthma. With as much as 4% of the US population suffering from asthma, it’s […]
5 Tips to Stay Sun-Safe This Summer
California is a known slice of sunny paradise for people to flock to the beach, sunbathe, swim, and play volleyball, among so many other lovely things that summer inspires in us. Whether you’ve decided to take your pooch for a walk and a swim, or you simply want to bask in the healing rays during […]
Gut Health Online Class
Microbiome Health Online Class Did you know that the bacteria within the microbiome can weigh up to 4.5 pounds?! Learn how to nourish the garden within! Join Chelsea, our registered dietitian, in this class intended to support overall gut health. Whether you’ve taken antibiotics recently, or have subtle changes in your digestive system, this class […]
Healthy Kids and Their Vitamin Needs – Mastering the Art of Your Child’s Nutrition
All parents out there will agree: getting your finicky little eaters to have steamed broccoli for lunch is a feat. Skipping their veggies once is no big deal, many will say, but it’s not about forcing your kids to muscle through each healthy meal. It’s about building healthy habits that will set the stage for […]
Aging Well with Adaptogens – Tips to Use Adaptogenic Plants for a Healthy Life
There’s a common misconception that aging goes hand in hand with a number of chronic illnesses, as if it’s mandatory to get sick as you grow older. Yes, your genetics determines the likelihood of developing certain conditions, but your lifestyle choices play an equally vital role in how you age. While it’s natural to grow […]
Top 5 Foods to Boost Mental Health
On a typical day, people will pay attention to their diet for the sake of keeping their heart healthy or staying fit. But what about your mind? Not just your focus and overall brainpower, but your mood and that sense of emotional stability? The old saying that we are what we eat doesn’t merely refer […]
Gut Health and Celiac Disease – Treatment and Prevention Through the Microbiome
You’ve likely noticed an uptick in gluten-free items on store shelves, restaurant menus and diet plans offered by nutritionists everywhere. Primarily, the gluten-free take on eating serves one particular group of people: those who suffer from Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder in which your gut cannot process gluten properly. So, naturally, people who discover that […]
Watch Your Back – 5 Spine Health Tips for Your Sedentary Lifestyle
Working from home might have been a blessing in disguise for many, but it has its own setbacks. Or sitbacks, if you will. Whether you’re still at the office or you’re enjoying your home-based work nook, you still need to be mindful of your back health. Knowing that about 80% of US adults experience some […]
Functional Medicine – When and How It Came to Be
The founding fathers of what is today known as functional medicine had a common goal: to establish a scientific basis for recognizing the role of our environment, and not just our genes, in the occurrence of health or disease. Over the course of several decades, medical practitioners have had ample first-hand experience with the interaction […]
Preventing Vitamin D Deficiency and Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 in One Go
If you live in sunny California, you might feel that there’s no way you could be dealing with a vitamin D deficiency. Alas, when you look back on our 2020, you’ll notice that many people have spent the majority of their time indoors, and even without the lockdown, too many people still don’t get enough […]
Welcome Saijun Ma!
Calmglow is thrilled to welcome aboard lovely Saijun Ma. Saijun Ma, IFMCP, FNP-C, M.S., BSN, RN, is a certified family nurse practitioner who is trained and certified in functional medicine from the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). She graduated from UC Davis Family Nurse Practitioner program and had obtained her BSN through University of Nevada, Reno. […]
Reclaiming Your Restorative Zzzs – 5 Ways to Beat Insomnia
We experience all kinds of health troubles and challenges during our lives, from seasonal viral infections, to some of the more chronic conditions, including insomnia. It’s one of those “invisible” enemies for our wellbeing, one that tends to leave us feeling exhausted during the day, lacking in concentration and the ability to be as productive […]
Top 5 Health Perks of Being a Puppy Parent
Our beloved canines make us smile, they have the power to instantly boost our mood, and remind us of how important it is to be in the present moment when we get sidetracked by life’s many stressors. It turns out, puppy parenting is so much more than a source of bliss! Scientifically speaking, having a […]
Battling Spring Fatigue Part 2 – The Crucial Role of Your Nutrition
Our last blog post has scratched the surface on the topic of spring fatigue, a very relevant one for the unraveling season, and it will hopefully help you find the root of your problem. However, even once you figure out precisely what is causing you to feel drained, sluggish and exhausted, you still have so […]
Common Culprits of Spring Fatigue and Effective Ways to Restore Your Energy
We’re all worried about the winter blues and the associated issues that can make us feel tired or affect our sleep patterns. Come spring, and it feels as if the same feeling of exhaustion persists, but without the same, obvious culprits. So why do we feel tired even in spring, when everything should be brimming […]
Journal The Journey To Optimal Health: Mistakes and Surprises
I stated that my next step on this transformation journey was lab tests. I discovered that I was trying to leapfrog over my actual next step after completing the paperwork: my initial appointment. Oops. I know I am nervous about those lab tests. Is anyone else also a nervous nelly over needles? […]
Journal The Journey To Optimal Health: Getting Started
Welcome to the journey to optimal health! I am LP, sharing the good, the bad & the ugly, from the decision to take control of my health to the vibrancy I know I will achieve after working together with Calmglow. A little about me: a 56-year-old gal, who has been trying to lose […]
U: The Center of Your Healthcare
What is the focus of modern medicine? Modern medical care is primarily focused on the treatment of diseases and acute care (emergency or urgent care). Do U have a broken leg? Were U in an automobile accident? Go to urgent care. Functional Medicine has a different focus: the patient. […]
What is Functional Medicine? And How Can It Help You?
You have not felt well in ages. You have been to doctors and specialists, who order tests and prescribe medicines. But nothing seems to help. In fact, you feel worse than when you sought out help. You are discouraged and feel defeated. Can anything help you feel like yourself again? A friend suggests […]