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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,

Support the health of your liver with a healthy lifestyle.

Understanding Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

You may be hearing about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) on health podcasts, in books on longevity and in visits with your healthcare provider — but do you understand what this “buzzy” disorder has to

10 Strategies to reduce blood pressure

10 Lifestyle Strategies to Reduce Blood Pressure

Manage Stress: Stressors are inevitable but how we manage that stress is what’s important. Think about your own individual triggers for stress and think about what you can avoid. Practice saying “no” and avoiding overwhelming

Lifestyle, Nutrition, & Recipes

Ultra-processed Food:

Ultra-processed Food: WHY should we care and WHY does it matter?

America's food supply, as well as our recent conversations around food, have become increasingly dominated by ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Three Bean Winter Chili

Three-bean Winter Chili

Adapted from Dinner, A Love Story This veggie-centric chili is an easy way to use up some pantry staples, with a few fun twists (Cinnamon! Dark chocolate!).
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,