Working with hundreds of clients and friends over the years, the question of supplements always comes up as a hot topic, and rightfully so. According to the FDA, 3 out of 4 American consumers take a dietary supplement on a regular basis. The latest figures show that...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Should you be wearing a continuous glucose monitor? [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you weren’t already aware, there’s a new trend: healthy people wearing continuous glucose monitors. I...
Every day we are exposed to harmful chemicals in our environment. Some of these toxins are known hormone disruptors and carcinogens that can negatively impact our health. Fortunately, our bodies have a brilliant way of detoxifying these substances so that our systems...
By Christy Strouse Previously I wrote about my first-hand experience with the FIT test by KBMO diagnostics. (see article here). In this article, I’ll break down my test results and explain what the results can and cannot reveal. Finally, I’ll share my personal...
By Christy Strouse If you are someone like me who has suffered with chronic digestive issues, you have probably found yourself playing detective with your diet. No doubt, this has left you confused, frustrated, and without any clear direction. I understand! You may...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="20" alter_height="small" hide_on_mobile=""][vc_column_text] OptimalSelf MD's very own Laura tried a 10 Day Detox now being offered by OptimalSelf and documented her journey and results. Read more below and contact us to begin...
Valentines Day is a holiday where we give our hearts to that special someone...but what about our heart health? Is it really all about our cholesterol levels? Many factors can determine heart disease risk, including stress, nutrient deficiencies, and other factors...
Most everyone looks forward to holiday festivities and gatherings, but they always seem to center around delicious food and drink! At the same time, we dread the tight jeans and self-loathing that comes around just in time for our New Year’s resolutions. Although most...
Featured in ELYSIAN Magazine’s Fall 2018 Issue There are more than 50 of these potent chemical messengers in the human body, and life would not be the same without them. They control waking, sleep, hunger, thirst, love, sex… You name it, and there’s probably a...