Lavender for Anxiety
Anxiety for most is occasional, and a natural part of life, but when anxiety becomes a disorder and starts to affect someone’s everyday life, it may be time for an intervention. Anxiety isn’t a disorder that has a cause that…
Sabrina Hinkis M.S.- Functional Medicine Nutritionist in Orange County, 92630
Nutrition consulting, dietitian, functional medicine, holistic nutritionist specializing in chronic diseases in South Orange County, Lake Forest, Irvine, Laguna Hills
Sabrina Hinkis M.S.- Functional Medicine Nutritionist in Orange County, 92630
Nutrition consulting, dietitian, functional medicine, holistic nutritionist specializing in chronic diseases in South Orange County, Lake Forest, Irvine, Laguna Hills
A Healthy Gut for a Healthy Mood
As research develops and we learn more and more about our gut microbiome we have discovered something called the gut-brain axis. This is the two directional highway of information that connects our brain to our gut! This impacts our mental…
Nutrition for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This is a time that your body will go thought many hormonal changes that take place during pregnancy delivery and breastfeeding. With the caloric demands of developing a baby and making breast milk, you may have a bigger appetite during…
Fish Oil – Omega-3’s Benefits
Omega-3 fatty acids, those superstars of healthy fats, pack a powerful punch for your heart. They’re like invisible bodyguards, helping ward off cardiovascular threats in several ways: Heart Rhythm: Omega-3s can steady your heart’s beat, reducing the risk of potentially fatal arrhythmias…
Food Log: Your Key to Weight Reduction
Studies show that people who consistently keep a food log tend to lose weight more effectively. So, you’re asking: what’s a food log and how do I keep one? Simply grab a small notebook or open a new note on…
Anti-Hypertension Diet and Recipe
Anti-Hypertension Diet Even if you don’t have high blood pressure, you might want to try the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. Research based on 24 years of follow up show that people whose diet resemble the…
Exercise
Exercise can produce long term health benefits like reducing blood pressure, controlling diabetes, and improving your mood. Exercise is one of the leading New Year’s resolutions that people set for themselves, but a proper regimen can be very difficult to…
Eating fruits versus drinking fruit smoothies: Which is healthier?
Fruits are packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. The bright colors also indicate the presence of beneficial phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are chemicals that the fruits produce which have a protective effect on our health. So if that is the case, the…
Weight loss
Weight gain has reached epidemic proportions. In fact, this generation of children is the first generation that is expected to not outlive their parents. Longevity is dropping and weight gain contributes to most chronic diseases. A recent study from Canada…