by Francesca | Dec 17, 2022 | Breast Health
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble secosteroids. There are two main forms of vitamin D: vitamin D2, also called ergocalciferol, and vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol. Scientific studies suggest that cholecalciferol is the more effective form of the vitamin. Vitamin D2... Read more
by Francesca | Dec 1, 2022 | Digestion, Hashimoto's Disease, Inflammation
Hashimoto thyroiditis is a chronic autoimmune disorder caused by an interaction between genetic factors and environmental triggers. The integrative approach to autoimmune thyroiditis is a multifaceted approach that focuses on diet, lifestyle, and individualized supplementation. The practitioner should also aim... Read more
by Francesca | Nov 25, 2022 | Digestion, Healthy Weight, Obesity, Wellness, Women's Health
The scientific community is still in disagreement as to whether or not obesity is a disease. While some still consider obesity a self-inflicted disease caused by poor eating habits and lack of exercise, there is growing evidence to support the... Read more
by Francesca | Nov 12, 2022 | carbohydrates, Digestion, Glucose, Women's Health
Gluten is a family of storage proteins found in wheat, rye, triticale, and barley. In predisposed individuals, ingestion of gluten causes disease reactions that are grouped under the term gluten-related disorders (GRD). Only a decade ago, GRD were rare in... Read more
by Francesca | Nov 3, 2022 | Digestion, Laboratory Testing, Nutrients, Wellness
Over 2,000 years ago Hippocrates, the father of medicine said: “All disease begins in the gut”. Healthy digestion and a healthy microbiome are fundamental to health. The digestive tract is a long tube that goes from the mouth to the... Read more
by Francesca | Oct 30, 2022 | Digestion, Nutrition 101, Wellness
According to Dr. O’Neil-Smith, more than 20% of the population suffers from food allergies and intolerances. Elimination diets and IgG food antibody testing can be successfully used in clinical practice to address symptoms like bloating, constipation and diarrhea, fatigue, anxiety, asthma, joint pain,... Read more
by Francesca | Oct 17, 2022 | Minerals, Wellness
Iodine, selenium, zinc, and manganese Minerals are a vital component of our diet as they facilitate proper growth and development, and they are crucial cofactors in metabolism. Like vitamins, minerals have recommended daily allowance (RDA), and both deficiency in mineral... Read more
by Francesca | Oct 7, 2022 | Digestion, Nutrition 101, Recipes, Wellness
What are the roles of lipoproteins and cholesterol in the body? Consider the interplay of insulin and cholesterol. How does a client’s insulin level impact his/her level of cholesterol? What is the current standard of care for someone who presents... Read more
by Francesca | Sep 30, 2022 | Wellness
Steve Harper Interviews Francesca Orlando Owner of Healthful Living San Diego Listen here –>> https://podbay.fm/p/podcast-business-news-network-platinum/e/1663078902