Apr
06
Florence Nightingale believed in assisting the body's natural ability to heal itself and touch (the human touch) was a major component in her work! She was the forerunner of treating patients as a "whole", which is holistic. Energy Medicine, which…
Jan
08
It’s that time of year again – when we strive to make sweeping changes for the better, often to see our resolve crumble in a matter of weeks. As we’ve suggested before, try implementing smaller changes, and set yourself up…
Dec
14
Recently, on Oprah’s “Super Soul Sunday”, Kris Carr, self-proclaimed “wellness warrior and cancer-thriver,” debuted an original short film where she shared some exciting news. For those of you unfamiliar with Kris’ story, in 2003 at the age of 31 she…
Oct
25
It’s the scariest time of the year, especially for anyone who fears the inevitable sugar cravings and dreaded extra pounds from Halloween indulging. Grocery stores are frightful places – you go in for your daily shopping and suddenly you are…
Sep
20
Most chronic diseases are preventable. We know more about prevention than ever before, but the advice can be overwhelming. Rather than succumbing to information overload, why not choose one or two changes and see how you feel? Small steps can…
Sep
02
For thousands of years the practice of yoga has helped participants to achieve holistic health. Yoga palpably aligns the mind, body and spirit while strengthening and toning muscles, ligaments and joints. For many, the practice of yoga is an easier…
Aug
20
We’ve long known that turmeric, the root-derived spice commonly used in curry, provides many surprising health benefits. It’s already widely used as an effective anti-inflammatory. Now we may begin to see doctors treating depression with turmeric as well. A recent…
Aug
06
It’s that time of year again. While the lazier days of summer are nice, we actually thrive more on routine. A new school year is a fresh start and an excellent time to implement healthy habits such as daily exercise,…
Jun
28
For optimal overall health and vitality, it makes sense to begin with an improved lifestyle. Many symptoms of illness can be alleviated by eliminating or reducing sugars, saturated fats and processed foods and by adding exercise. These symptoms include but…
May
22
When tending to our health, we come with entrenched belief systems based upon education, experience, cultural norms and the influence of people we trust. Many of us are dubious of "alternative" methods of healing. At Atlanta Functional Medicine, practitioners employ…
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