Sports Nutrition Deep Dive From Maddie Hays, MSN, CN

Nourishing our bodies with quality food is one of the best ways we can ensure longevity, movement, and optimal function. Here at Starkel Nutrition, as functional medicine nutritionists, we’re all about promoting the benefits of a whole foods-based diet. However,...

Adrenal Fatigue? Do I have that?

What are adrenals? Our adrenals sit right on top of our kidneys and produce numerous hormones like adrenaline, sex hormones, and cortisol—the hormone that responds when we are stressed. We can think of our adrenals as the “fight or flight” production center. They are...

Perfectly Pumpkin

It’s that time of year again; with familiar orange orbs appearing all around. From your front porch to your local market, pumpkins are by far the trendiest gourds of the season. Their popularity is even reflected in seasonal latte offerings – be honest, were you...

Inflammation, A Common Experience A Case Study

A common experience among our clients here at Starkel Nutrition is inflammation of some sort. Inflammation is a normal process that we all experience. It is the body’s reaction to injury, infection, or disease. There are foods that might be promoting...