The New Year is a time of renewal, and one in which many people put in the effort to improve their well being. Here are 5 simple ways to improve and maintain your health.

Nightshade vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers may trigger migraines in some individuals due to their natural inflammatory compounds. While not everyone is affected, tracking your symptoms and experimenting with alternatives like sweet potatoes and mushrooms can help pinpoint potential triggers. Learn how to identify food sensitivities, explore research-backed insights, and manage migraines with expert guidance from SageMED physicians.

Have you experienced increased anxiety after caffeine consumption? If you have, you’re not alone. Many people rely on daily caffeine consumption to energize and fuel themselves for the day. For those prone to anxiety or depression, it turns out drinking caffeine regularly may exacerbate their symptoms.

With so many people working from home, standing desks have become all the rage. And for good reason - there are absolutely benefits to lowering the amount of time per day spent sitting. Read on to learn more!

Hashimoto’s Disease, also referred to as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is an autoimmune condition in which your immune system attacks your thyroid, inhibiting proper thyroid functioning. It’s important to recognize the common symptoms of Hashimoto’s Disease, as well as the risk factors that can increase your chance of developing Hashimoto’s.

Tracking symptoms through a symptom journal can be incredibly helpful, for both you and your doctor. Detailed symptom tracking provides a wealth of information, and can help identify potential triggers that aggravate your symptoms.

Anxiety looks different on everyone. For some, anxiety shows up as social withdrawal , and causes people to “flood” with emotions, essentially shutting down until the anxiety is worked through. In others, anxiety manifests as over-functioning, in what’s called high-functioning anxiety.

Spring is in full swing, and the air is thick with pollen. For those with environmental allergies, this can exacerbate existing respiratory symptoms and allergic reactions. Can air purifiers help? How do you know what kind is best? Read more to learn the answers.

Health & wellness is composed of more than just physical health and functioning. We're focusing on 5 core dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and vocational.

Vitamin D is produced in the body from contact between your skin and sunlight- so the more time you spend in the sun (and the more skin that can absorb sunlight), the better your Vitamin D production will be. In this blog, we explore when to soak up the sun and the many benefits of Vitamin D3.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids are an essential part of good nutrition, but it can be challenging to consume adequate amounts. Here we explore the benefits, sources, and best supplements to ensure you optimize your Omega 3 levels for your long-term health.

Springtime in Washington is stunningly beautiful, but for many it brings an onslaught of seasonal allergies that make going outside nearly impossible. While spring may feel a little out of reach this early in the year, it’s the perfect time to get a jump-start on saying goodbye to seasonal allergies with AllergyEasy drops.

For many, the new year represents a time to set goals and establish healthy habits. To welcome 2021, we’re diving in to how you can get better sleep, leaving you energized and ready to tackle whatever this year may bring.

Journaling can be a powerful tool in helping us to identify and make space for our emotions.

The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the importance of adequate Vitamin D levels, and a new study suggests a link between Vitamin D levels and the severity of COVID-19 symptoms in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

From proper skincare routine to how to help repair & rejuvenate damaged Skin with microneedling, we've got you covered.

Inflammation is a naturally occurring process in our body. It is one of our body’s first lines of defense against infections, toxins, allergies, and injuries. It can often be seen physically as bruising or swelling, which is typically referred to as acute inflammation, and is an important part of the healing process. But what about inflammation we cannot see, inside our blood vessels, fat cells, or brain?

Aging is a natural process, but so much of how our skin ages is dependent on how we care for it. The SkinPen® is the first FDA approved microneedling device. This microneedling treatment is effective for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing pore size, and treating pock-marked acne scarring and hyperpigmentation. Treatments help patients have a smooth and even-toned complexion and restore skin vitality. 

Exercise and movement can provide powerful stress relief - something that many of us are in need of as we navigate the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. In these times, the most important thing we can do is take of our mental and physical wellbeing. For those of us who find relief and joy in movement, the providers and staff at SageMED rounded up some of our favorite ways to stay active during social isolation, from exercise videos on Youtube to customizable home workout apps.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and it may be the most perfectly timed awareness month yet. The collective experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of mental health, and the toll that putting our mental wellbeing on the back-burner can have.