- September 2, 2020
Supplements to Boost Immune Health
By Allie Barke on September 2, 2020Read moreDr. Barke recommends taking a few different supplements during this time to boost immunity. 1.Vitamin D3 + K2 (K-Force) Vitamin D3 is very important in our immune system functioning. Many of us are low in D3 due to our avoiding the sun. Low vitamin D level is not good when facing COVID-19. When you take supplemental D3 it is advised that you
01 - June 18, 2020
Foods that Boost Your Skin and Immune System
By Allie Barke on June 18, 2020Read moreWritten by Maddy, PersonalCare Trainer and Nutritionist There is a very interesting relationship being explored between the skin and gut which opens avenues of understanding how the diet influences the skin. For centuries, ancient practices like Ayurveda have connected the importance of the gut to overall health, and now, through medical science, we are beginning to notice an interaction between
- May 30, 2020
Whole Food Plant Based Diet Can Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Allie Barke on May 30, 2020Read moreBy Maddy, PersonalCare Trainer and Nutritionist There is a complex interaction between nutrition and immunology. An individual’s overall nutrition status, state of nourishment, and pattern of food intake impact how the immune system functions. What is rheumatoid arthritis? “Rheumatoid arthritis is what doctors call an autoimmune condition. It starts when your immune system, which is supposed to protect you, goes awry
- May 23, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Follow Up Visits and Helping Our Community
By Allie Barke on May 23, 2020Read morePatients, Friends and Family- As we start our third month of “Safer at Home” orders, we are grateful to see signs of a gradual re-opening of our economy. Although getting completely “back to normal” is likely to be in the distant future, we can at least start the process of moving in that direction. Follow Up Visits and Annual Physicals
- March 23, 2020
Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle: Why and How to Try It
By Allie Barke on March 23, 2020Read moreMaddy is a personal trainer and nutrition consultant for PersonalCare patients. She’s also a vegan! Below she shares why you should consider a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. What is it? A whole food, plant-based diet is consumption of foods that are minimally processed. Less “dieting”, better lifestyle choices. No short-term meal-plans, rather an abundance of whole foods and rich flavors. Why should