Functional Medicine

“As a busy, working mom and wife I had let my weight get out of control and needed a structured program to help me achieve my goals.  Ideal Protein® and Courtney allowed me to have the assistance I needed and I’m so thankful.”  -Shana Schultz For...

Sexual desire and drive fluctuate throughout our lifetimes: from crazy teenage passion to struggles to perform and/or enjoy intimacy at an older age.  Losing sex drive can add stress to marriages and lead to feelings of inadequacy for both the man and woman.  Abstaining from...

Last month we began our discussion about ways to combat arthritis, the number one cause of disability in America. We have already covered: 1) achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, 2) eating an anti-inflammatory diet and 3) staying active. The final steps involve supplements that...

Arthritis is the number 1 cause of disability in the US affecting 50% of Americans over the age of 65. This number is staggering. By 2030, it is estimated that 67 million people will suffer from some form of arthritis. Whether you are currently struggling...

Stress happens to all of us, especially around the holidays. For this reason, we need to be prepared to handle our body’s natural stress responses that are sure to accompany the many events planned over the next couple months. The following strategies can help you...

Femoral fractures are the second most prevalent cause of nursing home admission, preceded only by stroke. Building and maintaining bone health is imperative in maintaining the freedom and ability to live long and independently. There has been a lot of controversy regarding the use of...

"My name is Cheryl Blankenship, I'm 49 and a mother of three. At my heaviest I was 175 and I knew that I was heading for medical issues with my weight and I just didn't feel good, but I didn't want to try any more...

Any personal trainer will stress the importance of the strength of your core. They are referring to the abdominal, back and upper thigh muscles that support our bodies and support our balance. Your body also has an “internal” core and that is your gut. Probiotics...