Posts by Dr. Kris Sargent
Self Sabotage
Self Sabotage: You Can Lead Yourself Through a Crisis I know we are in some crazy times right now. So, crazy times require you to to do things a little bit different. And I’m sure that you have experienced some big differences in your life right now. I know that having my kids at home…
Read MoreNatural Remedies For Viruses
Natural Remedies for Viruses With the recent concern of the Coronavirus, Covid-19, I thought you should know my take on the this outbreak. The four main things you need to know are: How is it spread? Who is most susceptible? What are some natural remedies for viruses? What to do when you get sick. …
Read MoreTop 7 Supplements to Supercharge Your Immune System
Yes! It’s that time of year. Runny noses, cough, fever, fatigue, congestion and all that mucous! YUCK! Going to the traditional doctor may leave you empty handed. Physicians are not so quick to prescribe an antibiotic for every runny nose these days. For good reason. Many of the infections we get this time of year…
Read More5-Minute Holiday Anxiety Manager
The 5-Minute Holiday Anxiety Manager Love, joy, gratitude. Parties, family, friends. These six words can strike happiness and terror during this season, right? SO much to do, added tasks of entertaining, invitations, cards and last minute gift buying for the relative you haven’t seen for years, can be completely overwhelming. If that isn’t enough, in…
Read MoreHappy Healthy Holiday
5 Tips to a Happy Healthy Holiday The holiday season is here whether we like it or not. This can bring up all kinds of guilt, weight gain, crazy-busy and at the end of the season, we realize we didn’t even enjoy any of it. Let’s ramp up for the end of the year, and…
Read MoreThe Number One Habit That Causes Insomnia
The Number One Habit That Causes Insomnia Sleep is definitely trending as a cure-all for many issues. Heart disease, diabetes, strokes, high blood pressure and many other chronic disorders are linked to lack of sleep. Your body has a central clock and a separate clock in each type of cells! Crazy, right? The are three…
Read MoreHormone Balancing Part 2
Top 10 Hormone Balancing Tips: PMS, Menopause and Infertility Balance your blood sugar. This alone can re-regulate your cycle, decrease your PMS and Menopausal symptoms alone. Here are my suggestions: Lean Protein, Healthy fats, Vegetables and no more than about 2 cups of fruit. Eat 4-6 times per day. Skipping meals increases cortisol, which breaks down…
Read MoreAutoImmune Issues
Leaky Gut: The Root of Allergies, Sensitivities and Autoimmune Disorders Having a healthy gut is the first step to reclaiming your health. Think about it, the food and drink that pass your lips, go down your esophagus, into your stomach and through your intestines, literally become your cells that make up the systems of your…
Read MoreDigestive Issues 101
Digestive Issues 101 Digestive issues can absolutely disrupt your life! Do you worry about where the nearest bathroom is located? Are you unable to tell anyone because you’re embarrassed? It can be exhausting! On top of all of that your doctors don’t seem to be much help. I get it. So, this blog will…
Read MoreBalancing Hormones without Hormone Replacement Therapy
Balancing Hormones I used to call it Hormone Hell! My hormone problem was what brought me to Functional Medicine 30 years ago when I was in chiropractic school. I literally had 2 different personalities a month. Dr Jeckyl and Mrs Hyde. Premenstrual Syndrome wasn’t just premenstrual it was Whole-Month menstrual syndrome. Can you relate? I…
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