Tag: nutrition

How Nutrients and Micronutrients Impact Your Hormone Health

Written by Taft Draper on April 9, 2025. Posted in Integrative Medicine. No Comments on How Nutrients and Micronutrients Impact Your Hormone Health

Hormones act as your body’s internal messengers, influencing everything from your energy levels to your mood and metabolism. But did you know that the food you consume plays a crucial role in keeping...

Navigating Nutrition During Perimenopause and Menopause

Written by Taft Draper on October 16, 2024. Posted in Diets.

As women transition through perimenopause and menopause, the changes in their bodies can bring about a variety of symptoms, from hot flashes and mood swings to changes in metabolism and bone density....

Essential Nutrition Tips for Sporting Events and Long Runs

Written by Taft Draper on October 16, 2024. Posted in Diets, Food Sensitivities.

Preparing for a sporting event or a long run demands more than just physical training—it requires a strategic approach to nutrition to ensure peak performance and optimal recovery. The right dietary...

New Year’s Nutrition Resolutions – Now’s the Time to Start Making Them!

Written by Taft Draper on December 11, 2023. Posted in Diets, Integrative Medicine.

As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us begin to think about our goals and aspirations for the coming months. While we often focus on resolutions related to fitness, career, or personal growth,...

Bloating: The Flat Truth

Written by Taft Draper on August 30, 2022. Posted in Food Sensitivities.

We’ve all experienced it – that feeling of being overfull, even when we haven’t had large amounts to eat or drink. Sometimes your belly feels tight, like a balloon about to pop. Unfortunately, some...

Itching for Relief? Histamines in Foods and Drinks

Written by Taft Draper on August 30, 2022. Posted in Food Sensitivities, Integrative Medicine.

Many of us know exactly when pollen season hits. It’s not just the yellow powder covering our cars. Our noses run, we get an itchy little cough, our eyes water, and our family is tired of saying...