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Collagen can have a lot of health benefits. Unfortunately, anytime a product becomes popular we see an immediate surge of poor quality knock-offs and dubious brands selling dog food grade ingredients.  Here's a brief overview of collagen - what it is, what it does, and...

Around the Holidays, the concept of gratitude is heavily emphasized. From social media to the dinner table, acknowledging what you’re thankful for is a seasonal norm. But why is gratitude only seen as a holiday habit? Practicing gratitude shouldn’t stop after January 1...

Winter is right around the corner, and this chilly season can bring with it increased joint pain. The exact reason for this phenomenon is still debated, but there’s no denying that colder temperatures cause increased pain for so many people. Here are a few ideas to hel...

Fall is a season of change, and presents a perfect opportunity to improve your self-care tools and practices. Here are a few simple and convenient ways to up your self care game this autumn. 

Mind

Mental health is one of the foundations of overall wellness. Taking care o...

WHAT IS SIBO?

There is so much data coming out about the “gut microbiome” and its complex ecosystem (what we call the delicate symphony of good and bad bacteria). One of the primary conditions that has received a lot of attention in the last decade, and often associated...

Greens powders seem to be everywhere these days, from Amazon to every supplement store. But what exactly is in greens powders? Are they healthy? Can you replace eating whole vegetables with greens powder?? A lot of patients come to SageMED with questions about this lat...

The term peak performance implies optimal heath—a balanced state of wellness. But how do you know that your health is optimal?

Do you consider yourself to be a “workaholic”?

Do you enjoy high-intensity physical training but are fatigued easily? 

Is stress a major com...

6 Tips for Healthy Shopping On a Budget

1. Sales and Specials Are Your Friend

I rely pretty heavily on sales and special pricing when grocery shopping - I typically plan my meals for the week based on what ingredients are on sale. This is especially true for meat, which...

What Are Hemorrhoids? 

            Hemorrhoids, also sometimes referred to as piles, are swollen veins in the rectum and anus. Essentially, these are varicose veins in the lower gastrointestinal tract. The most common causes for the development of hemorrhoids includes p...

So you have foot pain…maybe you’ve been to a Podiatrist and your foot pain diminished some, but hasn’t totally gone away, or perhaps you’ve had foot surgery and are still experiencing foot pain. Your foot pain might feel limiting, like you’re unable to do the activitie...