I am noticing that a lot of my older patients are not getting the exercise they need to keep their bodies going. These bodies are “use it or lose it” devices. Exercise is a non-negotiable concern if you want to age healthfully. However aging has some special considerations. Our joints and muscles are not what […]
HI. I’m Amber Elliott, and I am thrilled to announce that Elliott’s Natural Foods new satellite store, Elliott’s Vitamins, is now open in Orangevale! This has been a passion project of mine ever since we had to close the Citrus Heights store. We are looking forward to serving the Citrus Heights/ Orangevale/ Fair Oaks area […]
For years, we’ve heard that all saturated fat is “bad” and should be avoided at all costs. But the latest science tells a much more nuanced and hopeful story. Certain saturated fats—especially the shorter and odd-chain ones found in dairy, coconut, and grass-fed butter—actually deliver powerful benefits to your gut, energy levels, immune system, and […]
You know that electric moment. Your heart flips, the room brightens, and suddenly this person feels like the answer to a question you didn’t know you’d been asking your whole life. They laugh too loudly, speak their mind without apology, cry openly, or chase dreams with a courage you secretly envy. And in that instant […]
I have been exploring the subject of love once again. I do this every so often just to update the ground I stand on internally. This time I started looking at some of the many influences on my perspectives over the years. I feel truth in so many different views of love. Today I narrowed […]
When it comes to exercise, many of us think we need to go big — hit the gym hard, run for miles, or sign up for an intense fitness class. But what if one of the most powerful things you can do for your health is also the simplest? Research consistently shows that walking — […]
I have had several patients over the last week that have come in due to injuries caused by a fall. Falls are one of the most serious health risks for older adults. Each year, one in four Americans over the age of 65 experiences a fall — and the consequences can range from bruises and […]
Could Oxalates Be Affecting Your Health? You may never have heard of oxalates, but chances are you eat them every day. Found naturally in many healthy foods — from spinach and almonds to sweet potatoes and chocolate — oxalates are a normal part of most diets. For the majority of people, they pass through the […]
The Histamine Handbook: Understanding Your Body’s Alarm System For about two weeks now, patients have been complaining of sinus issues. This is not the flu/head cold that hit us before Christmas and lasted forever, but the first signs of our lovely pollen season showing up. As I drive down the road, I am seeing lots […]
My Journey to Brainspotting: The Mind-Body Connection Hi, I am Amanda Titone, a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker. I provide trauma-informed therapy in Roseville by utilizing a therapeutic modality called Brainspotting. My interest in Brainspotting began long before I had ever heard of the term. When I was ten years old, I participated in my […]