Summer Wellness Check-In
With long days, packed calendars, and endless activities, northern Michigan summers can fly by. But amidst all the fun, are you making time for your physical, emotional, and relational health?
With long days, packed calendars, and endless activities, northern Michigan summers can fly by. But amidst all the fun, are you making time for your physical, emotional, and relational health?
The holidays are a time for celebration, and that often includes indulging in delicious food. However, it’s easy to gain weight during this time if you’re not careful. The Plate Method can be a helpful tool to manage your calorie intake based on proportions of… Read More »Navigate the Holidays with the Plate Method: A Guide to Healthy Eating
Are you ready to embark on a journey toward a healthier, more vibrant you? Let’s dive into the fascinating world of sugar and its effects on our bodies. But don’t worry, we’re not here to rain on your parade. Instead, we’ll explore the benefits of… Read More »Semi Sweet Summer
The thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ in our neck, plays a significant role in regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism, energy levels, and mood. When our thyroid is happy and functioning optimally, we feel energetic, focused, and emotionally balanced. However, factors such as stress,… Read More »Thyroid Happy Foods
Carol Bell, Registered Dietitian Shares Recipes on 9&10 News Chili-Lime Peach and Chicken Kabobs Watch Carol Bell, Table Health RD share and demo recipes for the flavorful, fresh, and simple summer recipe. Ingredients2 tsp chili powder1 tsp garlic powder½ tsp salt¼ tsp pepperGrated rind of… Read More »Healthy, Flavorful, Nutrient Dense Recipes with Carol Bell, RD
We know that eating too much sugar causes inflammation in your body and can also lead to weight gain, obesity, Type 2 diabetes and even dental decay. Further more, over time, the inflammation caused by poor dietary habits may lead to several health problems, such… Read More »Five Tips to Kick Sugar Cravings
Registered Dietitian, Carol Bell, shares a few quick tips to navigate the holiday food spread…mindfully. The biggest problem for people’s bodies during the holidays is eating too much food. However, this is a special time when family traditions are part of the joy of our… Read More »Holiday Nutrition: Can We Indulge Mindfully?
Practicing self care is not easy. We are all busy and have very hectic schedules and demands. But self care is a necessity. After all, we cannot care for others when we are broken or lacking energy ourselves. Creating a self care practice can start… Read More »Seasonal Self Care Tips
One of the major benefits of a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice is spending more time with your doctor. Considering the average primary care doctor in America spends only about 20 minutes* per year with each patient, that’s not very much time to fully understand… Read More »Five Tips For A Successful Appointment