ModifyHealth, a nationwide leader in the food as medicine space, announces the launch of four new meal plan offerings that target common dietary concerns nationwide: Heart Health, Gluten-Free, Carb Conscious, and Diabetes Friendly. Building upon the success of their Monash University Low-FODMAP Certified and Mediterranean diet plans, these new plans provide accessible, convenient meal delivery … [Read more...]

More than any other organ in the human body, the breast occupies a place in our social and cultural landscape well beyond its physiological function to nourish our offspring. “The soft tissue that we think of as a breast is actually a mammary gland, a complex system of fat cells and ducts that produce milk and deliver it to a baby via the nipple,” says plastic surgeon and breast … [Read more...]

As school bells start ringing again, cold and flu season is also just around the corner. And the anticipation of a new academic year may bring a whirlwind of emotions for the whole family. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to take the right steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from illnesses and excess stress. Let’s discuss how to prepare for flu season and what back-to-school health … [Read more...]

Most of us are not mindful of the importance of gut health—or just how far we’ve been distanced from it in the modern world. Many of us were not breast-fed, received countless simultaneous vaccinations as children, and/or were overprescribed antibiotics and medications from the start. Any one of these phenomena—in addition to subsequent years of consuming processed foods, artificial sweeteners, … [Read more...]