Thinking About a GLP-1? What You Should Know Before You Start

2026-07-17T14:46:59-07:00

If you are reading this, there is a good chance you are considering one of the newer GLP-1 medications—perhaps semaglutide, tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound, or what many people simply refer to as “Ozempic.” You may also feel overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting information surrounding them. One person says the medication changed her life. Another [...]

Thinking About a GLP-1? What You Should Know Before You Start2026-07-17T14:46:59-07:00

The Health Benefits of Recovery: Why Rest Is Not Optional

2026-07-09T16:00:56-07:00

Every so often, I’ll see someone sitting quietly beside a lake. Usually, it’s a man or woman somewhere in midlife. A camp chair. A cup of coffee. No phone in their hand. No apparent agenda. They simply sit, looking out over the water, listening to the breeze move through the trees. If you asked [...]

The Health Benefits of Recovery: Why Rest Is Not Optional2026-07-09T16:00:56-07:00

Functional Medicine Physician vs. Practitioner: What’s the Difference?

2026-06-29T11:01:04-07:00

If you're researching functional medicine, you've probably encountered terms like functional medicine physician and functional medicine practitioner. While both may focus on addressing the root causes of health concerns, there are important differences in training, medical expertise, and the services they can provide. Understanding these differences can help you choose the provider who is [...]

Functional Medicine Physician vs. Practitioner: What’s the Difference?2026-06-29T11:01:04-07:00

Are Your Genes Really Your Destiny?

2026-04-13T14:59:46-07:00

How Epigenetics and Functional Medicine Empower Better Health — Not Fear We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s in your genes.” For decades, many have believed we’re simply stuck with the genes we inherit. If high blood pressure or heart disease “runs in the family,” it feels inevitable. No wonder so many people avoid learning [...]

Are Your Genes Really Your Destiny?2026-04-13T14:59:46-07:00

Push-ups and Happiness?

2026-04-13T15:00:50-07:00

Every year, like clockwork, I notice the same pattern at the gym. January arrives, and suddenly the place is packed—new faces fill the gym, and some familiar ones reappear after a long hiatus. It’s inspiring, and I silently root for them, happy to see people working to make a positive and impactful change in their [...]

Push-ups and Happiness?2026-04-13T15:00:50-07:00

Tips For Managing Holiday Stress

2024-11-27T13:32:46-08:00

The holiday season is traditionally a time of joy, merriment, and togetherness. For many, however, it also brings an increase in stress, anxiety, and depression due to financial strain, social pressures, and disrupted routines. Add overindulgence in food and alcohol, shorter daylight hours, and you’ve got a holiday recipe for burnout, exhaustion, and illness—rather [...]

Tips For Managing Holiday Stress2024-11-27T13:32:46-08:00

Functional Medicine & Insurance: Uncovering The Disconnect

2024-11-08T13:15:08-08:00

Functional medicine offers a distinct approach to health that goes beyond the limitations of traditional medical treatments, focusing on preventative care and holistic wellness. However, this personalized approach often encounters significant hurdles with traditional insurance coverage. Read on to learn the systemic reasons behind this discrepancy and how it affects the availability of functional medicine [...]

Functional Medicine & Insurance: Uncovering The Disconnect2024-11-08T13:15:08-08:00

Healing the Gut: The Role of Fiber, Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and Nutritional Strategies in Overcoming Dysbiosis

2026-04-13T15:23:06-07:00

Let’s face it—understanding your body is key to taking better care of it. But knowledge only goes so far; it’s the discipline to put that knowledge into practice that makes the difference. That’s why, at WellCentric Health, we focus on education. The more you understand why you’re doing something for your health, the more likely you are [...]

Healing the Gut: The Role of Fiber, Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and Nutritional Strategies in Overcoming Dysbiosis2026-04-13T15:23:06-07:00

The Health Benefits of Allulose: A Rare Sugar with Promising Potential

2024-10-21T13:43:18-07:00

Allulose, a rare sugar, is garnering significant attention in the nutritional and medical communities due to its unique properties and potential health benefits. Found naturally in small quantities in foods such as figs, raisins, and wheat, allulose is classified as a "rare sugar" because it is not widely distributed in nature. Structurally, it is [...]

The Health Benefits of Allulose: A Rare Sugar with Promising Potential2024-10-21T13:43:18-07:00

A Brief History: The Science Behind Ketamine Therapy

2024-10-21T13:43:18-07:00

Ketamine therapy, offered at WellCentric Health in Reno, NV, represents a significant advancement in alternative treatments, particularly for individuals facing mood disorders and chronic pain conditions that have not responded to conventional therapies. This approach leverages ketamine's unique potential to modulate neurotransmitter systems and enhance neuroplasticity, offering new hope for symptom relief and improved [...]

A Brief History: The Science Behind Ketamine Therapy2024-10-21T13:43:18-07:00
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