Proverbs 16:26 ESV A worker’s appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A26&version=ESV]   Reality is reality. Sometimes that sucks. Sometimes that’s awesome. Sometimes, as here, we need to take a second and a third and even a fourth look before we understand both sides of the problem. This verse falls into the… The post Proverbs 16:26 first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more

For most of us, meal prepping can get very monotonous and more than often, it turns into a hodgepodge of pantry items thrown together last minute to get some sustenance in. In this new year, I challenge you to start a new trend of meal prepping with some enjoyment! It can take some time to… The post Meal Prep Makeover: New Year, New Recipes for Success first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more

While there was once a time long ago when smoking was promoted for everyone, eventually tobacco cigarettes were linked with adverse health outcomes for babies born to smoking moms.  As access to cannabis grows across the U.S., questions arise whether this type of smoking will also be a problem for the next generation of children… The post Prenatal Cannabis May Impact Baby Brains first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more

Proverbs 16:25 ESV There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A25&version=ESV]   We’re experts at deciding the right way to go. Left, right, up, down, family, work, church, that politician, this politician, that book, this one, that medicine, this one. We develop plans, and… The post Proverbs 16:25 first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more

Australian researchers released their findings: babies born to moms who were considered obese during pregnancy had changes to their hearts through alterations in their thyroid hormone.  With the increasing rates of cardiometabolic disease like diabetes and coronary artery disease, our society needs to understand all the factors that go into this epidemic.  Recommending adults to… The post Pregnancy, Obesity, and the Baby’s Heart first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more

In dealing with autoimmune diseases, researchers are always looking for warning signs prior to symptoms onset so that we can prevent disease and damage before they happen.  By the time autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis have caused joint pain, they have already damaged tissues and organs in ways that can’t be repaired.  If we in… The post Gut Bacteria Changes Precede Rheumatoid Arthritis first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more

Proverbs 16:24 ESV Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A24&version=ESV]   Living life is a tiring proposition. At some point, be I who I may be, I will get worn down, tuckered out, even flat-out hurt. Bad things happen, we sin to our own harm, and… The post Proverbs 16:24 first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more

The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and, of course, delicious food! But it can also bring the challenge of maintaining healthy habits such as not overindulging and managing stress. To help take a step from the overwhelming tasks at hand this season, here are some practical tips to help you enjoy this… The post Healthy Holiday Feasting first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more

Proverbs 16:23 ESV The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A23&version=ESV]   Smooth-talking, silver-tongued, these are words we can easily give a negative connotation. We call it persuasion but it seems more like manipulation, and it’s hard to find the line where indeed charisma or persuasion becomes… The post Proverbs 16:23 first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more

In caring for patients with cardiometabolic conditions like diabetes, nutrition has to be front and center, including guidance on processed foods.  While sugar intake is important for glucose control in diabetes, this study proves what we already knew.  Processed foods worsen diabetes along, not to mention the other health issues shown by other studies. University… The post News Headlines: Ultra-processed Foods and Type 2 Diabetes first appeared on Sanctuary Functional Medicine ..read more