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Functional Medicine Philosophy       By Dr. Justin Marchegiani The Triangle of Health and the Functional Medicine paradigm are the foundation which we help move and progress our patients toward optimal health. We have three major stressors that actually contribute to a lack... Read More
How To Defeat The Stress Cycle This Coming New Year? By Dr. Justin Marchegiani It's that time of the year again where everyone is trying to conquer their New Year’s resolution. These resolutions range from: Losing weight Improving health Increasing energy Enhancing relationships More free time with family and friends Developing... Read More
3 Things You Can Do To Survive The Holiday Party Season By Dr. Justin Marchegiani This is the time of year where we tend to gain that extra weight and usually get sick, too. The goal of this article is to help give you some simple advice to help survive the... Read More
Low Carb, Grain Free Mac and Cheese Check out this awesome Low Carb, Grain Free Mac and Cheese recipe from "Grass Fed Girl!"  You can view the recipe by clicking here!Read More
Blood Sugar and Your Hormones By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Americans now consume an average of 150 pounds of sugar a year, which is 20 times as much as was the norm in 1700 when Americans were consuming only 7½ pounds per year! This crazy sugar... Read More
What Is The Best Type Of Exercise To Lose Weight And Increase Muscle? By Dr Justin Marchegiani What is the best type of exercise to lose weight and increase muscle for you? This is all dependent upon what your goals are, but if you're the average person that wants to perform better, feel... Read More
Hypothyroidism: A Natural Approach To Healing By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Most people I meet with thyroid symptoms (hypothyroidism) feel: fatigued, cold hands, cold feet, thinning hair, over weight and depressed. These symptoms can be fixed, and are typically not alleviated by conventional thyroid medications. Conventional thyroid... Read More
Gluten’s Devastating Effects and How To Test For It By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Gluten sensitivity is a state of genetics, just like your genes cannot be changed, what we have control over is the expression of our genes. Gluten is one of those food products our genetics have not... Read More
Intermittent Fasting Pros and Cons By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Intermittent Fasting What's the deal with intermittent fasting?  Intermittent fasting is a very cool modality that involves avoiding calorie intake for about an 18 to 20 hour period. The best times to do intermittent fasting would... Read More
Healthy Digestion! How Much Fat and Protein Should I Be Eating? By Dr. Justin Marchegiani How much fat do I need? Your body has specific feedback loops that are intimately tied with satiety (feeling full). It's interesting to know that fat and protein produce specific neurochemicals that make you feel full.... Read More
Why Do You Eat The Food You Eat? By Dr. Justin Marchegiani The first question I have for anyone who is looking to be healthy, "Why do you eat the foods that you eat?" This is a foundational question that everyone needs to answer before any diet changes... Read More
Paleo Taco Salad By Dr. Justin Marchegiani Here is a great paleo recipe that you can make that only involves a few ingredients. All you need is a head of romaine lettuce, 1 to 2 pounds of grass fed meat, 1 avocado, 1... Read More