Optimal Wellness Blog

We often work with patients who have skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. These conditions can often be persistent, and while there are treatments for both that focus on the skin, these conditions are not fully addressed until we address gut health. Both the skin...

While we should use sunscreen throughout the year, it is in the summer months that we should be particularly cautious about our sun exposure! Just in time, EWG has published the up-to-date Guide to Sunscreens that provides information on sunscreens that offer adequate...

We wish you Happy Holidays and a Healthy and Happy New Year!! We want to thank you for your support over the years, and share how grateful we are to have you in our community. We hope that you have joyful holidays, spend time with your loved ones, set some screen...

Over half of US adults use supplements. Vitamin supplements often contain large doses of vitamins that greatly exceed the RDA (recommended dietary allowance). While in some situations including vitamin deficiency or for certain medical conditions, supplementing...

Last weekend, my daughter and I did a baking challenge (my son was the judge:). I thought I would try to make something I don’t usually make, so I researched some cinnamon roll recipes. I took what I found to be the best tips and ratios from several online recipes and...