You may have heard that the foods you eat impact your well-being, but do you know how powerfully your nutrition can affect your physical and mental health? Most people don’t realize that a personalized nutrition plan can make a difference in everything from your mood to your weight. But what
Your gastrointestinal health can have huge effects on your overall health and well-being. Maintaining optimal gut health can come down to managing the balance of bacteria in your digestive system, creating a microbiome that allows strains of healthy bacteria to work together to help you absorb the nutrients you need.
Nutrition is a large part of weight loss management, and how you eat is just as important as how much you exercise. At MINT Nutrition in Mooresville, NC, we offer weight loss programs that help you achieve the healthy lifestyle you need to lose weight. Our one-on-one approach includes lab
Leptin is a hormone that was discovered fairly recently, in the mid-1990s. The discovery generated much excitement over the potential for finally treating obesity effectively. In fact, leptin is named after the Greek word for “thin,” leptos. Leptin plays an important role in several bodily functions, including metabolism, endocrine function,
Every day at our nutrition clinic, we meet with patients who are not enjoying optimal health. They may be plagued by fatigue, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, or digestive problems. While conventional medicine has an essential place in treating certain conditions, sometimes, these types of treatments focus on symptoms and center
Have you ever felt like you didn’t have the time or energy to devote to planning and executing a healthy and delicious meal plan? Nutritious eating is essential both for weight loss and for overall health, but many people avoid meal planning because the process feels too overwhelming. At MINT
Have you ever been nervous about something and wondered why you felt dizzy? Or maybe you have been so anxious that your stomach hurt and your chest felt tight. As human beings, our physical well-being can be impacted by other areas of our lives. Because our emotional, mental, and spiritual
While medication can be an essential tool in many situations, it is often overused to the detriment of our overall health. In many situations, our bodies can be better served by building a strong foundation of health through proper nutrition, the right amount of sleep, and an active, low-stress lifestyle.
