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Jun 02
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Homemade bone broth chicken soup with carrots, celery, herbs, and rich golden broth made from slow-cooked chicken bones

Bone Broth Chicken Soup: Nature’s Multivitamin in a Bowl

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders, Food for Thought
Bone Broth Chicken Soup: Nature's Multivitamin in a Bowl By Dr. Mark Scott, Functional Medicine Practitioner Many people think of chicken soup as comfort food. While it certainly is comforting, traditional bone broth chicken soup may also be one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. For generations, cultures around the world simmered whole chickens, bones, cartilage, skin, and…
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May 30
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Healthy bones supported by nutrition vitamin D magnesium protein and active lifestyle habits

The Calcium Myth: Why Strong Bones Need More Than Calcium

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements, Food for Thought
The Calcium Myth: Why Strong Bones Need More Than Calcium For decades, we've been told that calcium is the key to strong bones and osteoporosis prevention. Walk through any pharmacy and you'll find shelves lined with calcium supplements promising stronger bones and reduced fracture risk. But what if calcium is only one piece of a much larger puzzle? The truth…
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May 29
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Woman enjoying natural sunlight near the ocean representing healthy vitamin D production and wellness

Vitamin D Deficiency: The Hidden Epidemic Affecting Immunity, Energy, Hormones, and Chronic Disease

By Dr. Scott's Favorite Supplements, Food for Thought
Vitamin D Deficiency: More Than Just Bone Health By Total Health Center Virginia Beach Vitamin D deficiency has quietly become one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in modern society. While many people associate vitamin D only with bone health, research now shows that vitamin D plays a critical role in immune function, hormone balance, inflammation control, mood, metabolism, cardiovascular…
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May 29
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Magnesium rich foods including leafy greens pumpkin seeds almonds avocado and dark chocolate

The Importance of Magnesium: Why This Mineral May Be One of the Most Overlooked Keys to Better Health

By Food for Thought
The Importance of Magnesium: Why This Mineral May Be One of the Most Overlooked Keys to Better Health By Dr. Mark Scott – Functional Medicine Practitioner, Total Health Center Virginia Beach Magnesium may be one of the most important nutrients your body needs — yet it’s also one of the most commonly overlooked. Research suggests that a large percentage of…
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May 28
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Extra virgin olive oil with heart healthy Mediterranean foods supporting cardiovascular wellness

Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Be One of the Most Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Can Eat

By Food for Thought
The Truth About Olive Oil and Functional Medicine For years, fat was unfairly blamed as the cause of heart disease, inflammation, and weight gain. But modern research continues to show that not all fats are created equal. In fact, one traditional food consistently stands out in the research for supporting heart health, brain function, inflammation balance, metabolic health, and healthy…
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May 28
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Fresh avocado and healthy anti-inflammatory foods representing functional medicine nutrition and metabolic health

Avocados and Inflammation: Functional Medicine Benefits for Heart, Blood Sugar, and Gut Health

By Food for Thought
Avocados and Inflammation: Functional Medicine Benefits for Heart, Blood Sugar, and Gut Health There was a time when people were taught to fear fat. For decades, “low-fat” foods were promoted as the healthiest option, while healthy natural fats were blamed for weight gain, heart disease, and poor health. Unfortunately, many of those low-fat foods were loaded with sugar, processed carbohydrates,…
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May 24
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Comparison of stable whole food fats and industrial seed oils related to inflammation and metabolic health

Are Seed Oils Fueling Chronic Inflammation? What Science Says About Linoleic Acid and Metabolic Health

By Food for Thought
For decades, we’ve been told a simple nutrition story: Butter is bad.Animal fat clogs arteries.Vegetable oils are heart healthy. But what if that story is incomplete? What if one of the most dramatic changes in the modern human diet isn’t just how much fat we eat—but the type of fat now dominating our food supply? Today, many people consume far…
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May 12
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Blackstrap molasses with blood sugar monitor representing natural blood sugar support and metabolic health

Can Blackstrap Molasses Help Lower Insulin Resistance? The Surprising Science Behind This Old-School Sweetener

By Diabetes, Food for Thought, Weight Loss
Can Blackstrap Molasses Help Lower Insulin Resistance? The Surprising Science Behind This Old-School Sweetener Not all sweeteners affect metabolism the same way—blackstrap molasses contains minerals and antioxidants that refined sugar lacks. Most people assume that all sweeteners are bad—especially if you’re dealing with insulin resistance, stubborn weight gain, prediabetes, or metabolic dysfunction. And to be fair, most sweeteners do make…
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Mar 31
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Can Collagen Improve Insulin Resistance? The 15g Breakthrough Most People Miss

By Diabetes, Digestion and Digestive Disorders, Food for Thought, Weight Loss
Can Collagen Improve Insulin Resistance? Most people think of collagen as a supplement for skin, hair, and joints. And while that’s true… There’s emerging research showing that collagen—when taken at the right dose—may have a much deeper impact on your health. In fact, collagen may play a role in improving insulin resistance and metabolic function. And the key number to…
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