Scott LaBarre DC RN

17/08/2025

How often do you eat out?

17/08/2025

17/08/2025

🍭 The Sweet Assasin: What Sugar Really Does to Your Body 🧪
Sugar isn't just empty calories – it's a powerful inflammatory agent that affects virtually every system in your body! When you consume sugar, it triggers a cascade of reactions far beyond just blood glucose spikes and crashes.
Your brain gets hit with dopamine (making sugar genuinely addictive), while your gut microbiome shifts toward pro-inflammatory species that can disrupt your intestinal barrier. Meanwhile, advanced glycation end products (AGEs) form, damaging proteins throughout your body and accelerating aging on a cellular level. 👵🏼
Sugar also suppresses immune function for hours after consumption, making you more vulnerable to infections. And that skin breakout? Likely connected to the hormonal disruption sugar triggers.
The functional medicine approach isn't about perfection – it's about awareness. Hidden sugars lurk in seemingly "healthy" foods like granola, yogurt, and salad dressings. Reading labels and focusing on whole foods naturally regulates your taste buds over time.
Your body is remarkably resilient! Even small reductions in sugar intake can yield noticeable improvements in energy, mood stability, and inflammation markers. What's one small sugar-reducing swap you could make this week? 🍎

16/08/2025

Do you track your daily steps?

16/08/2025

🧠 Alzheimer's Disease: Beyond Genetics - A Functional Perspective
The conversation around Alzheimer's is evolving! While we once thought it was simply "bad luck" or genetics, research now shows multiple contributing factors to this complex condition.
Inflammation sits at the core - chronic inflammatory processes can damage brain cells over time. This can be triggered by blood sugar imbalances (some researchers call Alzheimer's "Type 3 diabetes"), gut dysbiosis affecting the brain-gut axis, and environmental toxin exposure. 🔬
Vascular health matters too! Poor circulation and cardiovascular issues can significantly impact brain function and accelerate cognitive decline.
Nutrient deficiencies, especially in B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, may leave brain cells vulnerable to damage. Chronic stress and sleep disruption further compromise the brain's natural repair mechanisms. 😴
The exciting news? Many of these factors are modifiable! A Mediterranean-style diet, regular physical activity, quality sleep, stress management, and targeted supplementation may all play protective roles.
Early intervention is key - the disease process often begins 20+ years before symptoms appear.
What brain-healthy habits are you practicing today? 💚

15/08/2025

What do you drink the most of? Be honest.

15/08/2025

💊 The Hidden Epidemic: Nutrient Deficiencies & Your Health 🍎
Even with abundant food choices, many of us are walking around nutritionally depleted! Modern farming practices, processed foods, chronic stress, and certain medications can all rob your body of essential nutrients.
The most common deficiencies I see in my practice are magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and omega-3s - and they can manifest as fatigue, anxiety, muscle cramps, brain fog, and even heart palpitations. 😴
Your body speaks in symptoms, not deficiencies! That afternoon energy crash might actually be chromium deficiency affecting blood sugar, while those muscle twitches could signal magnesium needs.
The functional medicine approach looks beyond basic lab ranges to optimal levels for YOU. Remember, supplements aren't the only answer - nutrient-dense whole foods are the foundation. Think colorful vegetables, quality proteins, and healthy fats for a nutrient-rich plate. 🥗
What's your biggest health challenge that might be linked to nutrient deficiencies? Let's discuss! ⬇️

14/08/2025

Do you take a methylated multivitamin?