Posts by Rachel Scheer
What’s the Gut Have to Do With It?
Your gut microbiome may have more to do with your hormones, muscles, skin, and even mental health than you realize. This small, but mighty, system can create a setting for optimal wellness… or begin the cascade of dis-ease. What is the gut microbiome? The gut microbiome refers to the home base within your intestines that…
Read MoreHow to Optimize Sleep
A good night’s sleep means everything! It means starting your day feeling focused, energized, and fresh. But how you can you bio-hack your way to success? Sleep is our battery for life. With it, we can conquer our days without feeling sluggish or groggy. But, without it, we fail. Poor rest can set the stage…
Read MoreCommon Misconceptions of Functional Medicine
Functional medicine may sound trendy, but despite many misconceptions, it is a holistic and integrative way to analyze and help heal the body. So, how does a functional approach vary from conventional medicine? Conventional medicine is the type of treatment model we all typically know.. and don’t exactly love. It involves heading to your doctor…
Read MoreHow to Increase Vagal Tone
What’s vagal tone have to do with your gut? Well… just about everything. Have you ever been so anxious or nervous about something that it made you nauseous? Maybe even gave you butterflies? Or what about when you get bad news and you feel that “sinking” feeling in your gut? We have ALL felt the…
Read MoreThe RSN Quick Guide to Grocery Shopping
Grocery shopping and meal prep can make or break your journey to a life without “dis-ease”. Follow our tips and tricks to set yourself up for success! What is meal prep? Meal preparation is a method for ensuring you meet your nutrition needs all week long by adequate planning and preparation. Have you ever walked…
Read MoreDo You Need a Metabolism Makeover?
Do you ever feel like you make changes to your macros, add in cardio or follow a meal plan… but nothing happens? You may need a makeover to your metabolism. What is metabolism? Metabolism is a term used to describe the wide range of chemical processes the body performs to keep you alive and healthy.…
Read MoreInflammation: A Hidden Root Cause
Inflammation is a sneaky, and often unrecognizable, root cause in a multitude of functions that lead to dis-ease. But… what is it? Inflammation is a way that your body aims to protect itself against harm or damage. Think of it this way, when we’re in the car and believe another car may be coming our…
Read MoreWhy Adrenal Health Means Optimal Health
The adrenal glands are small but powerful organs located just above our kidneys. Their function in our health is crucial, and when our adrenals are dysfunctional – our whole health suffers. So… what exactly are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are key organs that can positively affect our overall wellness and optimize our health.…
Read MoreWhat Is Functional Medicine?
Of all the humans to step foot on this planet, only you have your specific genetic make-up, personality, and biochemistry all combined into one place… YOUR BODY! Now THAT is truly amazing! SO, what happens when you get sick or have a chronic disease?! You go to the doctor, present your symptoms and they will…
Read MoreWhat is your skin telling you?!
What is your skin telling you?! By: Christine Forsythe RD, LD, BS Nutrition Sciences Dallas, TX Our skin is the largest organ in the body (yep, your skin is an organ!) Our skin can provide us with clues on what is happening on the inside of our bodies. How can that be?! Well, let…
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