
What the Heck is Telomere Testing?
Sounds a little bit alien, doesn't it? Telomere testing is part of the SpectraCell tests I can do here at LO Solutions. This falls into the realm of scientifically testing your body's DNA to find out your "real age" so to speak. From this amazing information, we can make detailed dietary and lifestyle modifications to decrease inflammation and ideally increase the quality and length of your life. What does Telomere Testing measure? ( a quick, 2-page read). One of the most uni

What’s the Deal with Vitamin D?
How much Vitamin D are you getting, and how much do you need? This is a hot topic that people tend to get confused, especially heading into the winter months..… "Should I take it? Not take it? Have it checked? If I have it checked, what does it mean?” Living in the technological age where we constantly have entertainment at our fingertips can lead to major changes in our daily habits. For one, we just don’t get outside as much as we used to! That's where our friend Vitamin D

Biggest Loser “Study” 6 years later!
The Biggest Loser “study” is circulating! Have you heard what happened to the contestants in the years following their weight loss? You might be surprised! It’s not really a surprise that such fast excessive weight loss made leptin levels plummet (which help us regulate satiety), along with one’s resting metabolic rate (which is how many calories we burn at rest). The “slightly” surprising finding was that their metabolism didn’t adjust back up - even years later. I say “slig

Decoded: Why See a Dietitian?
Let me help you understand why you may want to see a Dietitian.... Before we get started, Please Note: It is important to look for the RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credential to properly identity who is a qualified, and who is not. In many states, the term nutritionist IS NOT regulated. That’s right, you can call yourself a nutritionist - if you like! So, a Registered Dietitian is a qualified nutritionist. Be forewarned that a nutritionist without an RD/RDN credent

Get Your Happy Tracker On!
Happy Friday! I have a health + wellness tool for you that you are going to love. As part of my profession, I help clients reach their goals through accountability. Many of you reading this will attest to that being a very integral part in working with me. I thoroughly love this part of my job, empowering others, helping them create lasting changes and offering tools to aid that process along the way. My Gift to You! For those of you that I haven't worked with yet, offering t