by Melanie Rathbun | May 15, 2024 | Blog, Functional Nutrition, Lifestyle Coaching
In the realm of wellness and holistic health, the terms “Functional Medicine” and “Functional Nutrition” often swirl together, causing confusion among those seeking clarity on their health journey. While both adhere to fundamental principles...
by Melanie Rathbun | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
A properly functioning digestive system is critical to good health. In fact, problems with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can cause more than just stomach aches, gas and bloating or diarrhea. GI issues may underlie chronic health problems that seem unrelated to...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jan 13, 2023 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is the best practice for your health because it ensures that the produce is at its peak ripeness and nutritional value. When fruits and vegetables are in season, they are typically harvested at their optimal ripeness, which means...
by Melanie Rathbun | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
SENESCENCE or biological aging is the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics. The word senescence can refer either to cellular aging or to deterioration of the whole organism. (ugh, deterioration!) FACT: we all get older every single day and each person’s...
by Melanie Rathbun | Sep 5, 2021 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
Many clients ask me whether or not their coffee consumption will get in the way of reaching their health goals. My answer is, it depends on a few factors. Caffeine is a worldwide ubiquitous drug. Used originally in most cultures for ceremonies, it has become an...
by Melanie Rathbun | Jun 18, 2021 | Blog, Functional Nutrition
July equals summer and summer equals a colorful harvest of warm-weather produce. Zucchinis are now in season, and we’re loving it! If the overabundance of zucchini produced by your garden may cause you to lose interest in this vegetable like fruit (yes technically...
