by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
A big key to weight loss and keeping the weight off is optimizing thyroid function. I recommend women get their thyroid checked yearly and men at least every few years. Hypothyroidism is a very common condition and a major culprit in weight gain and in difficulty...
by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
Losing weight and keeping the weight off is definitely a marathon, not a sprint! The more we practice key habits around food, lifestyle, and exercise over a consistent period of time the more these adjustments adjust us…our weight and well-being while getting us off...
by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
Functional medicine is a form of medicine that views the body as one whole, integrated system. In conventional medicine, deficiencies and steps leading up to a disorder are often overlooked. Unlike conventional Western medicine, which divides the body up into multiple...
by Leona West Fox | Functional Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
An apple a day? The ultimate fall fruit bolstering gut health, immune health and respiratory health during fall and winter! Eat it raw, bake it, blend it with 1 peeled lemon or grapefruit wedge and a cup of leafy greens for a delicious smoothie! Herbs, spices and...
Leona is a family practitioner trained as an Integrative Functional Nutritionist. She helps her clients cut through the many conflicting trends and get to the heart of what is key for their own health in a practical, positive, and supportive space. Learn more about her training and approach here.