Want to improve your stamina, endurance, and overall health? Boosting your VO2 max is the key. But what exactly is VO2 max? As we discussed in our previous post, “Understanding VO2 Max: Key to Healthy Aging,” it’s a measure of your body’s ability to transport and utilize oxygen during exercise. The good news is, that […]
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At Mindstream, we often recommend that our patients get a VO2 Max test. What is this test, and why do we suggest you get it? Learn all this and more in the following post. What is VO2 Max? VO2 Max, short for maximal oxygen consumption, is a measure of your body’s ability to use oxygen
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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health concern affecting millions of Americans. It’s a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. Traditionally, medication is used to manage hypertension. However, at MindStream Integrative Medicine, we believe in a holistic approach to health. This means exploring natural, non-pharmacologic options
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Botox (Botulinum Toxin or BTX) is a household name synonymous with wrinkle reduction and a youthful appearance. But in recent years, researchers have delved deeper into its potential applications, venturing into the realm of treating mental health conditions like depression. Is this one of those bright shiny objects of medical therapies? At first, we here
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Sigh…We all do it. It’s a natural reflex, often associated with feelings of disappointment, frustration, or even boredom. But what if I told you that sighing could have some surprising benefits? Read on to learn all about this and more. What is a sigh? By ‘sigh’, I don’t mean that under-my-breath thing that happens spontaneously
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Dr. Susan Redmond, Family and Integrative Medicine Physician, recently joined the MindStream Integrative Medicine team, bringing with her exceptional knowledge and expertise. Meet Dr. Redmond and learn about her health philosophy, hobbies, and more in the following Q&A. 1. Why did you choose to go into medicine? Growing up, one of my favorite books was
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As their popularity continues to soar, you have probably heard of medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro for weight loss. However, they may be just as controversial as they are popular, especially in the holistic health space. As an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Health Coach, I want to provide a balanced discussion on this topic.
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If you have a chronic disease or experience symptoms like ongoing fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and/or trouble sleeping, it could be related to your metabolic health. In fact, we’ve learned much more about the importance of metabolic health in recent years, including its close connection to a person’s overall health and well-being. For example, we now
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To learn more about psychedelic therapy and medicine, check out Dr. Amy Price Neff’s recent appearance on FiftyForward TN’s Aging Well YouTube series. Introduction Psychedelic drugs have a long and complex history. People have used them for a variety of purposes for centuries and in cultures all over the world. Though largely banned during the
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The American healthcare system undoubtedly has its share of problems. As practitioners in the health and wellness space, our team has experienced many of those issues first-hand. So we set out to do things differently with MindStream. Here is a short list of problems we are trying to solve by starting MindStream Integrative Medicine. 1.
