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Strategies for Alzheimer’s Prevention

Exploring a Multimodal Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Treatment

If you are a patient of a BaleDoneen Method provider, you have already participated in a deep dive into your genetics, personal, medical and family history, along with individual biomarkers that influence your risk for
Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention

Strategies for Alzheimer’s Prevention: What We Have Been Doing All Along

If you are a patient of a BaleDoneen Method provider, you have already participated in a deep dive into your genetics, personal, medical and family history, along with individual biomarkers that influence your risk for
Essential Biomarkers

Essential Biomarkers for the Assessment of Heart Health: New Discoveries or Old Friends?

If you are a patient of a BaleDoneen Method provider, you have already participated in a deep dive into your genetics, personal, medical and family history, along with individual biomarkers that influence your risk for
Understanding Osteopenia and Osteoporosis:

Understanding Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: Prevention, Diagnosis and Management

Osteopenia and osteoporosis are two common conditions that significantly impact bone health, yet they differ in severity and implications. Let us start by defining the two: Osteopenia: This condition signifies a reduction in bone mineral

The Many Benefits of Vitamin D

The Sunshine Vitamin: The Many Benefits of Vitamin D — Essential for Health and Wellness

In the realm of essential nutrients, few garner as much attention and importance as Vitamin D. Often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” its benefits extend far beyond mere bone health. This month we’re delving

The Importance of Water Intake on Overall Health

Hydration Station: The Importance of Water Intake on Overall Health

Proper hydration supports healthy weight management in several ways. Drinking water can promote satiety, reduce calorie intake when substituted for sugary beverages and enhance metabolic efficiency. Dehydration, on the other hand, slows down metabolic processes,

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

Snickers Dates

Snickers Dates

Looking for a healthier sweet treat for that holiday get-together? Get ready for the most delicious Snickers wannabe. You’ve got to give these a try!
Sparkling Cranberry Rosemary Mocktail

Sparkling Cranberry Rosemary Mocktail

A festive mocktail to keep things exciting, even if you are trying to cut back on alcohol consumption during the holiday months.

Dr. Amy’s Foreword to The Balanced Plate

The Balanced Plate addresses a gap in healthcare for clinicians, patients and families. Over the past 25 years, I have been caring for patients who come to me after receiving generalized recommendations to “eat better,”
The Balanced Plate

We Wrote a Cookbook

We are so excited to introduce you to The Balanced Plate: A Simple Formula for Building Nutritious Family Meals, a cookbook crafted with love by two healthcare professionals,
What Exactly IS the Balanced Plate

What Exactly IS the Balanced Plate?

The Balanced Plate addresses a gap in healthcare for clinicians, patients and families. Over the past 25 years, I have been caring for patients who come to me after receiving generalized recommendations to “eat better,”
Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas

Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas

Purple Cabbage Salad with Parmesan and Chickpeas When it comes to eating for blood sugar stability, incorporating a combination of fiber rich carbohydrates, non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats is key. We call this