The Endocannabinoid System: An Introduction PART I
Did you know there is a system in your body that is responsible for a number of functions, from sleeping, to pain management, and everything in between? This amazing and complex biochemical system is present in all animal life, it is called the endocannabinoid...
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Please Welcome Our New Clinic Manager! Yuliya Rae
Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the Starkel Nutrition team, Yuliya Rae!
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Should you consider body acceptance & Health at Every Size (HAES)?
We are all products of a culture fixated on dieting, and rich in messages from media and medicine telling us that being “overweight,” is the greatest indicator of poor health. Unfortunately, we’ve all internalized these messages, and
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Stress, Cortisol, and the Digestive System
Have you ever heard of the fight-or-flight response? When you experience stress, your body is essentially being “attacked”. As your body prepares to either fight the perceived stressor or flee from it, the sympathetic nervous system becomes activated. What is...
read moreWe Are Open Snow Days! To Our Clients
We know that weather and traffic conditions in Seattle can be quite unpredictable. Making it into the office for your scheduled appointment may be difficult at times, especially at times where we are experiencing lots of snow! We never want you to put yourself at risk...
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Our Holiday Wellness Gift Recommendations
We all know the holiday’s can be a stressful time of year, even if they are filled with festive cheer. For those that participate in holiday gift-giving, finding the perfect gifts for loved ones without breaking the bank can be a daunting task. That is why we are here...
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Moving From Mindless to Mindful
It’s 9 p.m. You finished dinner almost two hours ago, but with the new episode of your favorite TV series airing, all you can think about is how those Kettle chips or chocolate-covered almonds or whatever snack you love to indulge in, would be perfect. But, are you...
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Moving Away From the Monthly Newsletter in 2019
In an effort to expand our reach, increase reader response, and avoid contributing to the noise of email inboxes, beginning in 2019 we will be moving away from the monthly email newsletter.
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Treating Childhood ADHD with Food
With the start of every new school year, families have a lot to worry about- the their child will have a nice teacher, excel in their studies, and make new friends. However, parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) arguably have a...
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Probiotic Foods: Kefir vs. Yogurt
Many consumers are unfamiliar with kefir or assume that it has the same properties as a drinkable yogurt, but that is not the case. There are actually several differences between yogurt and kefir, including how each is made, the types and amount of bacteria present, flavor, and consistency.
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