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...
by Dr. Cas | Mar 29, 2022 | Physical Wellness
Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” and that’s a prescription I consistently give to my patients. “Eat well, feel well (the top 200 foods to make you feel good)” is one of my trusted resources, and I’m pleased to share some...
by Dr. Cas | Feb 11, 2022 | Physical Wellness
Finding the right work-life balance is something I think most dedicated professionals struggle within their lives. As a functional family medicine doctor, I know it’s something I have to focus – and refocus – on continually. When we were younger (and before we had...
by Dr. Cas | Jan 31, 2022 | Physical Wellness
Audrey Hepburn said, “Water is life, and clean water means health.” She was right. Our bodies are made of about 60% water. Water is vital for life as we know it. So it is not surprising that water is one of the most important things you can consume. The importance of...
by Dr. Cas | Dec 12, 2021 | Physical Wellness
Physical fitness has so many benefits and one of the most important things that we can do for ourselves is to exercise. More importantly, just moving is the key. Studies have shown that, in areas where people live to 100 years old or more, a key to longevity is that...
