Benefits of Whole Foods

Benefits of Whole Foods

Just what is a “whole food” anyway? The generally accepted definition is a nutrient dense food that is not process or refined; or minimally processes as in washed or cut up food stuff. Think apples, bananas, whole egg in a shell or a beef steak. Processed foods can...
9 1/2 Evergreen Shrubs for a Greener Winter

9 1/2 Evergreen Shrubs for a Greener Winter

Autumn colors are spectacular. The colors and textures are unique to the four seasons of the mountain west. As we wrap up the last Autumn leaves, the landscape can feel naked and bare. Deciduous plants, which lose their leaves through winter, often expose you to...
7 Ways to Keep your Heart Young

7 Ways to Keep your Heart Young

Because it’s possible for your heart to age faster than your chronological age, you can get an idea of what your “heart age” might be through an online heart age calculator. It’s a way to quantify your cardiovascular age based on different risk factors like high blood...
A Helping Hand for Hand/Thumb Pain

A Helping Hand for Hand/Thumb Pain

Hi! I’m Dr. Sweet – Owner of Next Level Functional Health. Thank you for taking a minute to read how we have been helping patients with hand and thumb pain. (This is my third article about the benefits of low level laser, so if you missed the first two, we’ll be happy...
LDL Cholesterol

LDL Cholesterol

LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It’s a type of lipoprotein found in your blood. Lipoproteins are particles made of lipids (fats) and proteins that carry fats through your bloodstream. Fats, because of their structure, can’t move through your blood on their...
November Recipe Garden Veggie Omlet

November Recipe Garden Veggie Omlet

This superfood omelet is full of nutrient-rich veggies. Brussels sprouts and kale provide folate and glucosinolates, seaweed is full of minerals, and avocados are loaded with healthy monounsaturated and saturated fats. You’re sure to power through your day with this...
The Health Benefits of Green Beans

The Health Benefits of Green Beans

Whether in a Thanksgiving casserole or served alongside a steak, green beans are a popular vegetable in the U.S. But are green beans good for you? Absolutely! Registered dietitian, Lara Whitson, RD, LD, explains why green beans belong in your shopping basket on your...
Houseplant Language  & Symbolic Meanings

Houseplant Language & Symbolic Meanings

Plants communicate with us through chemical secretions and physical signals. We feel better after forest bathing in nature. Plants know we need them. While we can’t presently communicate with plants, past gardeners found ways to use plants to communicate and...