Stress is part of life, and the body responds to stress by releasing hormones to help you handle it. When long-term stress accumulates, the result is fatigue. Imagine your body is like a car. Your cells are the engine, nutrients are the fuel, and stress hormones—especially cortisol and adrenaline—act like the gas pedal. When something […]
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Cut carbs. Go plant-based. Count macros. Try keto. The volume of diet advice has never been louder, and yet so many people are still not feeling well. In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia cut through the noise by examining four of the most common diet myths and explaining, from a nutritional
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If you struggle with chronic fatigue, low motivation, brain fog, or a general feeling that your body just can’t keep up anymore, it may be worth looking beyond sleep, stress, and aging. One often-overlooked contributor to these symptoms is hidden infection—a microbial burden that may be quietly affecting the body without producing the classic signs
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Have you ever gone to bed feeling tired and sleepy, looking forward to a good night’s sleep, only to suddenly wake up alert and confused about why? Then this article is for you! Simply put, the main reason for this waking is your body’s blood sugar handling ability. During the day, the carbohydrates you eat
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A longtime allergy sufferer tried everything to get her symptoms under control and felt like she was fighting a losing battle. Then she found acupuncture, and her body finally started to regulate again. In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia unpack this testimonial and explore why chronic allergies are rarely just about
Most people think of a urinary tract infection (UTI) as a simple bacterial problem: take an antibiotic, clear the infection, move on. Yet for many, that is not what happens. The burning improves for a while, only to return days, weeks or months later. Another round of antibiotics follows, sometimes repeatedly, while the deeper reasons
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“As you get older, three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two.” Many of us have loved ones experiencing dementia or Alzheimer’s, including my father. Declining cognitive health is a silent epidemic sweeping our country. Gratefully, acupuncture and clinical nutrition are highly effective interventions that support the
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Most people think health changes come from big plans, strict routines, or willpower. But the body does not change through force. It changes through repetition and safety. In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia explore the difference between rituals and routines, why small repeatable behaviors matter more than occasional big efforts, and
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