Understanding Burnout-Related Weight Loss Resistance With Megan Brynok, FDN-P

In this episode, Tina speaks with Megan Brynok, a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and an FDN Practitioner on the Carrots ‘N’ Cake coaching team. She discusses the importance of understanding your body better, especially in relation to stress, burnout, and weight loss. Megan discusses: What motivated her to become a functional practitioner Her personal…

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Hybrid care provider Harbor Health secures $95.5M and more digital health fundings

Harbor Health, a Texas-based primary care clinic group that offers virtual and in-person care, announced it scored $95.5 million in funding, led by General Catalyst, with participation from Alta Partners and 8VC.  The investment brings the company’s total raise to more than $128 million.  The funds will be used to grow its services and expand…

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How To Detox Your Body: A Simple Guide: HealthifyMe

Detoxes and cleanses are regimens, diets, or therapies aimed at eliminating toxins and promoting health and are often associated with weight loss. These approaches include fasting, consuming only specific beverages or foods, using supplements and herbs, colon cleansing, or saunas.  Detox diets are popularly believed to offer various benefits, including reducing bloating and addressing chronic…

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Amazon announces Health Condition Programs for digital health access

At the JPM Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, Amazon announced the launch of its new Health Condition Programs, which allow customers to tap into digital health benefits offered through their employer or insurance carrier, with chronic care management company Omada Health as the company’s launch partner.  Amazon aims to help individuals access digital health tools that can help them…

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Six pregnancy terms you probably won’t hear again, including ‘high risk’ and ‘failed’

The medical terminology changes along with our understanding of the field. Over time, some terms become obsolete while others are added. Midwives should be very careful about the language they use, especially during pregnancy. The Royal College of Midwives will launch an initiative in 2020 to explore the impact of language on women. The Re-Birth Project aimed to develop…

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