Posts by Dr. Joseph Wahl
What is “Functional Medicine” Anyway?
Have you heard about “functional medicine”? Maybe you’ve seen the phrase used on social media, or have a friend who raves about their new “Functional Health Practitioner”. Or maybe that friend is YOU, but you’re still not really sure what “functional medicine” really means. Or still yet – maybe you have absolutely ZERO idea what…
Read MoreWhat is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) + How to Feel Better
Snowflakes & holiday parties are lovely, but the reality is that winter can be tough for many people. It’s dark. It’s cold. The trees are bare, and the grass has turned brown. Everything looks gloomy. Shorter days mean you’re probably driving to and from work in the dark. And instead of exercising, maybe you’re binge-watching…
Read MoreHow to Eat Healthy on a Budget in 2023
I’m kicking off the New Year with a double-whammy blog that will set you up for success. What makes it a double-whammy blog, you ask?? Whether your New Year’s resolution has to do with (1) saving money OR (2) eating healthier, this blog has you covered (hence the double-whammy). 👏👏 But, all jokes aside, eating…
Read MoreWhat the Nose Knows: The Science of Smell + Essential Oils
How to Get Started + Pick The Essential Oils That Are Best For YOU. A few days ago I came across a meme that got me thinking about the power of smell. I wish I could remember the details, but I can’t (at least not completely), which is funny because it was about our ability…
Read MoreHealthy Gifts Under $60 (2022 Holiday Season)
Ready or not, gift-giving season has arrived! Whether you’re enjoying the season or feeling like a total grinch, I’m here to help you check off some boxes. — gift boxes, that is! 🎁 My challenge to you this year? Step away from the chocolate & fancy liqueurs, and opt for some healthy gifts instead. …things…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Spices: How Cooking with Spices Can Transform Your Health
A common myth I love to bash is that improving your health has to be expensive or complicated. It can be – if you fall victim to all that trendy, superficial wellness stuff, which is easy to do if you’re not careful. But it definitely doesn’t have to be this way. Improving your health can…
Read MoreSound Baths As a Natural Stress Reliever & Healing Modality
The Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Sound & Vibration. Most of us know that a nice hot bath is great for stress relief. But the bath I’m talking about today isn’t filled with water & bubbles… It’s filled with healing sounds & vibrations! Now, if you’ve heard of “sound baths” before, you might know they have…
Read MoreDelicious + Healthy Meal Prep Recipes For a Successful Labor Day Weekend
Make-Ahead Recipes That Are Free From Dairy, Gluten, & Hassle. Well… it’s almost time to say ‘goodbye’ to summer! And while this might be bitter-sweet for some of you, we’ve got a holiday weekend just around the corner to send summer off in style 😉 Labor Day is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a…
Read MoreHow to Promote Natural Detoxification with Castor Oil Packs
The wellness world can be a noisy place, full of fad diets & complicated protocols, which is exactly why I love to break down trending topics in a no-nonsense way. And today, that topic is castor oil packs. I chose this particular topic because while castor oil packs have become more popular in recent years,…
Read MoreBiological Dentistry: How it Can Keep You Healthier & What You Need To Know
Have you noticed that we’re becoming increasingly health-conscious as a nation in recent years? Healthy foods, organic produce, and better habits are all on the rise, compared to years past. 👏 And this means increased demand for better healthcare (including dentistry!). We’re starting to understand that we can’t simply treat one isolated part of the…
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