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By Jennifer Engels, MD

The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) has designated April as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness Month. That designation makes this an excellent time to examine a part of our existence and well-being many are not aware of, the gu...

By Jennifer Engels, MD

March is Adrenal Health month, a good time to become aware of a health connection many may not be aware of, the relationship between your circadian rhythm and adrenal health. 

Improving your circadian rhythm can have a significant impact on adrenal health. The circadian rhyt...

Author: Forrest Michaels

Resistance, or strength, training is a form of exercise that involves using resistance, such as weights or exercise machines to improve muscular strength and endurance. Research has shown that resistance training can play an important role in supporting longevity and overall ...

By Jennifer Engels, MD

Maintaining a healthy heart is essential for overall well-being, and proper nutrition and lifestyle habits are key factors in preserving heart health. Let's delve deeper into the impact of nutrition on heart health and discover ways to strengthen and care for your heart.

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By Jennifer Engels, MD

As a practicing physician, I always look for ways to help my patients live healthy, active, and productive lives. 

Here are 5 of my top suggestions to bring you better health and increase your well-being in 2023:

1) Get your daily dose of healthy fats.

Omega-3 fatty acids ...

By Jennifer Engels, MD

We begin this article with a question: What do conditions like obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, stroke, neurological disorders, and premature death all have in common?

The answer is uric acid. A...