by Dr. Cas | Sep 27, 2023 | Physical Wellness
Fats are one of the three macronutrients that our body needs to function properly, alongside carbohydrates and proteins. (Need a refreshed on macro and micronutrients? Check out this blog post.) Although they’ve gotten a bad name over the years, fats are an essential...
by Dr. Cas | Aug 13, 2023 | Physical Wellness
“Insulin sensitivity” is a term that’s making it into conversations more and more these days. But what does it mean? How does it affect you? And what do you need to do about it? If you’ve asked those questions, let’s get them answered. Insulin sensitivity is the...
by Dr. Cas | Jul 6, 2023 | Physical Wellness
Eating right, exercising, not smoking, getting good sleep – these are all well-known foundations for living a long, healthy life. But here’s one you may not have considered: your VO2 max. Until recently, VO2 max (or maximum oxygen consumption) was a term only familiar...
by Dr. Cas | May 25, 2023 | Physical Wellness
Sarcopenia is a medical condition characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that specifically affects people as they grow older. The term sarcopenia comes from the Greek words “sarx,” which means flesh, and “penia,” which means loss. Who is at...
by Dr. Cas | May 25, 2023 | Physical Wellness
Lean muscle mass refers to the amount of muscle tissue in the body that is free of fat. Adequate lean muscle mass is important for numerous reasons, including maintaining optimal physical function, promoting a healthy body composition, preventing injuries, and...
by Dr. Cas | Apr 27, 2022 | Physical Wellness
Each and every bite of food that we eat, whether it’s a cheeseburger or a green smoothie, contains a proportion of different macronutrients and micronutrients. We need both macros and micros to keep our bodies running, since together they supply us with energy, help...
