Organization: Root Health Nutrition & Wellness Author: Zia Work, MS, RDN Date: 3/26/26 Are you dealing with poor sleep, night sweats, stubborn weight changes, or mood swings—and wondering what’s going on with your body ? You’re not alone! Hormonal imbalances affect nearly half of all women at some point in their lives, and the symptoms can show up in ways that are easy to overlook, and many may even be dismissed as “normal.” But here’s the truth: just because something is com

Organization: Root Health, Nutrition & Wellness Author: Raye McDonald, MS, RDN Publish Date: 3/27/25 What is Hashimoto’s? Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland in which the immune system recognizes the thyroid gland as foreign and attacks it, leading to an increase in inflammation and a decrease in function of the gland. Hashimoto’s can cause both Hyperthyroidism, in which the thyroid gland is producing excess thyroid hormone, and Hypothyroidi

Organization: Root Health, Nutrition & Wellness Author: Veronica Rechten, MS Publish Date: 12/30/24 The arrival of a new year often comes with the pressure to set lofty resolutions, overhaul your habits, and strive for a "new you." While goal-setting can be valuable, the reality is that most resolutions fizzle out by February, leaving us feeling guilty or inadequate. What if this year, instead of chasing perfection, you chose to give yourself a break? Entering the new year wi

Organization: Root Health, Nutrition & Wellness Author: Veronica Rechten, MS Publish Date: 11/30/24 The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and festive feasts. But for those with food allergies or sensitivities, it can also bring challenges. With shared meals, hidden ingredients, and well-meaning but uninformed hosts, managing your dietary needs during the holidays requires a little extra planning and communication. Here’s how to enjoy the season while staying safe

Organization: Root Health, Nutrition & Wellness Author: Zia Work, RDN Publish Date: 11/11/24 The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body, originating from each side of your ears and extending to your lower abdomen, where it ends in the GI tract. It is responsible for carrying information from the brain to the organs and vice versa; think of it as a highway for information transport. As the major parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) nerve in the body, it is responsible for

Organization: Root Health, Nutrition & Wellness Author: Zia Work, RDN Publish Date: 11/4/24 Skin is the largest organ of the body, and it can tell us a whole lot about our health. Acne, rashes, hives, and dry patches are nuisances that most of us have experienced, but have you ever wondered what these external symptoms can tell us about what is going on inside our bodies?  Skin is closely connected to organs and systems all throughout the body, such as hormones, metabolic hea

Organization: Root Health, Nutrition & Wellness Author: Libby Killeen, Dietetic Intern Publish Date: 10/28/24 What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition when the glucose (sugar) level in your blood can become too high. Over time, high blood glucose can cause damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes, and feet.  The Mechanism:  When we eat, the body uses digested food as fuel to supply cells with energy. With type 2 Diabetes, the fuel has a hard time entering most cells. Some glucose

Organization: Root Health, Nutrition & Wellness Author: Libby Killeen, Dietetic Intern Publish Date: 9/9/24 Choosing a food that is sweet, creamy, versatile, and nutritious is not hard to do with the wide selection of different yogurts. Yogurt is a great option for breakfast, snack, and even dessert. Yogurt is packed wi th probiotics, a healthy bacteria that lives in your gut that boosts the immune system and aids in digestion. It is high in bone building calcium, which many

Organization: Erin Falco RDN, Inc. Author(s): Libby Killeen, Dietetic Intern Publish Date: 8/28/24 Snacks for Student Athletes When packing snacks for a sporting event, your goal should be to enhance rather than detract from your child's performance. Young student athletes are ideal candidates to learn the value of food as fuel during the busy hour between school and sports. Snacks benefit active children in a number of ways, such as, giving exercising muscles the energy (cal