The VIDA Integrative Medicine Blog
Thoughts and suggestions on how you can increase your wellness, infinitely...
Make your Gut Great Again!
Widely considered to be the father of medicine, Hippocrates famously quoted, “All disease begins in the gut.” Today, integrative medical practitioners are delving in and discovering the truths behind this 2000-year-old proclamation. Does all disease begin...
10 Hormones Responsible For Weight Gain In Women
No one can say that weight gain can be put down to just diet or exercise plan. In fact, often weight gain can be partly blamed on your hormones. Did you know that stubborn fat can be harder to lose if your hormones aren’t in balance? So it’s a great idea to get all...
Is fasting the fountain of youth?
For the past year and a half, Keith Taylor and his wife have adopted a lifestyle that includes fasting on a regular basis. "For six days per week we don't eat until around 5 pm, but eat as much as we want and whatever we want from 5 pm until we go to bed. It is not a...
What Stress Does To Your Immune System
Stress is a normal part of modern daily life, but most people are not aware of the negative consequences of stress on their health—until it is too late. Some people are able to cope with stress better than others, while others take practical steps to reduce their...
What Is Metabolic Syndrome? 5 Factors Of The Condition, Who Gets It, And How It Can Be Prevented
Metabolic syndrome is an umbrella term used to describe a group of factors that raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. It’s estimated that almost a quarter of adult Americans have metabolic syndrome. It’s linked to unhealthy lifestyle choices...
Paleo vs Keto: Similarities, Differences + Which Is Best For You
The Paleo diet and the Ketogenic diet have both gained extreme popularity in recent years for their acclaimed ability to promote weight loss, fat reduction, improved metabolism, and numerous other benefits. While there are a lot of overlapping similarities between the...