I’m Amanda Littleton, Holistic Health and Life Coach, Founder of Wellthie Life and Lifestyle Educator for the FirstLine Therapy (FLT) Program at the Institute of Complementary Medicine (ICM). I’m thrilled to be supporting ICM patients on their wellness journey through true lifestyle change with the FLT Program. My passion for supporting others comes from my …
The leaves are turning beautiful, vibrant colors. The air is becoming crisp and we are gearing up for a cozy winter. The downside, as you all know, is that this is the prime season for colds and flus. You may be asking yourself, other than the flu shot, what can I do to protect myself …
With all the environmental and food toxins that are so prevalent in today’s society, it’s no wonder there are increasing rates of chronic disease. In fact, the average person is exposed to over 100 toxic chemicals each day! You can make meaningful changes to your lifestyle to significantly reduce your exposure to toxicants and promote …
Millions of women and men rely on hormone replacement therapy to help balance their hormones and manage a variety of problematic symptoms. From Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and premature ovarian failure to menopausal changes and low testosterone, hormone replacement therapy can be instrumental in correcting hormonal insufficiencies, helping these individuals on their path to optimal …
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Have you been experiencing headaches, dry eyes, sore throat, cough, worsening asthma, chest pain, or high blood pressure? Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest have been causing hazardous air quality recently. The small particles in the air get into your lungs and eyes and cause these health problems. Pregnant women, people with preexisting lung or heart …
If you’ve noticed an unusual amount of facial hair on men lately, it likely isn’t just because of the colder weather, but to promote awareness for men’s health. This is why November is also affectionately known as Movember! Women have October for breast cancer awareness and men have November for prostate cancer awareness. According to …
Fish oil may be good for a lot of conditions, but one of the weightier ones is cognitive function. After all, having your brain intact trumps other benefits of fish oil such as glowing skin and joint mobility. According to the Alzheimer’s association, ‘Long-term studies suggest that 10 to 20 percent of those aged 65 …
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You would think that what’s on your supplement bottle would be the same as what’s in your supplement bottle. However, as evidenced by the recent allegations of mislabeling against four retail chains, this is not always the case. The investigation by the New York Attorney General was directed specifically towards herbal supplements. What was found …
Is chocolate healthy for you? It depends on the chocolate, since not all chocolate is created equal. Chocolate and health are only a beneficial combo if it’s the right kind of chocolate – as in dark chocolate. In fact, intervention studies on healthy and metabolically-dysfunctional volunteers have suggested that cocoa improves blood pressure, platelet aggregation …
Prenatal exercise may not guarantee a full-ride academic scholarship into an Ivy League school, but it may boost a baby’s brain health. Studies have compared the cognitive abilities of babies born from mothers who exercised during pregnancy and those who did not and have concluded that there indeed is a connection to brain health. According …
