You may feel tired, cold or you’ve gained weight. Maybe your digestion seems a bit more “sluggish”. You may be convinced that your metabolism is slow. Why does this happen? Why do metabolic rates slow down? What can...
Did you know that your waist circumference matters 100x more than what you weigh? You totally want to ditch your scale, don’t you? You may have this weird kind of relationship with your “weight”. It doesn’t define you (obviously)… what...
What if everything you think you know about healthy eating is wrong and it’s making you fat and tired. It can be so frustrating – nutrition and diet info is everywhere! And each expert and association tries to lead you in their direction because they...
Better Eating? Seasonal Shopping! By Dr. Jeff Baker, MD. The farmers’ markets here in Eastern Idaho are beginning to offer up more abundant choices of local, fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats. I have long been an advocate of a seasonal diet, consuming the...
Sodium – how much is too much? By Healing Sanctuary Staff In the 20 years of dietary counseling I have done, sodium remains the one dietary alteration that patients struggle the most with. This is unfortunate because this change can have the most drastic effects...
Our Aim at The Healing Sanctuary (THS). By Dr. Jeff Baker, MD. Our aim at THS may be unlike any you have encountered regarding a health care provider. Our goal is to help you reach optimal health. We strive to address the concerns and areas you want examined and...