Optimal Wellness Blog

Good morning,I’ve been getting a lot of questions about Covid-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019). Here is what you need to know.Note that this article was completed on March 7, 2020. This overview is based on the current understanding of Covid-19 and advice from multiple...

February is AMERICAN HEART MONTH! According to the CDC, heart disease is the #1 cause of death of US adults.Before we end this month, I want to share a few key guidelines with you about maintaining heart health: Eat a plant-rich diet. There are a number of...

As seen on WebFMD. I’m happy to share an article I recently contributed to webFMD (think a WebMD for functional medicine) on how stress affects our digestion and gut bacteria, and what we can do about it. So, how does stress affect our digestion? We now have enough...

January is Thyroid Awareness Month! Thyroid health is crucial for optimal health and an underactive thyroid gland can cause a number of symptoms including fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, constipation, brain fog and depression. In honor of this incredible,...

While many of us like to make New Year’s resolutions, I’m a big believer in gradual, continuous optimization of our habits and lifestyle that lead us to our highest state of being. In this state, we are more resilient, we are more likely to thrive in life, work,...