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The Power of Habit - Review
Savannah Helm
Charles Duhigg, in his book, The Power of Habit, explains the power of the habit loop: cue – routine – reward. He argues that when we are able to find, alter, and adopt this habit loop we can change even our well established habits! Dietitians can tap into this habit loop and begin to understand their client’s unique habits.
Inflammation – More Isn’t Always Better
Savannah Helm
Have we been thinking about inflammation in a too narrow interpretation? We expect a skin wound to heal from the inflammatory process. We appreciate how our body restores homeostasis. But what happens when inflammation lasts longer than it takes to heal a wound?
Fertility: The Impact of Bacteria and Food Choices
Savannah Helm
In 2021, there were over 3.6 million babies born in the United States.1 The mean age of a woman’s first birth in 2021 was 27 years. That is 6 years later than the mean age of a woman’s first birth in 1970.2 Clare Fleishman MS, RDN, author of Fertility: Why Microbes, Weight & Nutrition Matter, suggests that this delay can be attributed to the increased desire for women to pursue education and a career but, it may be also affected by concerns for the state of our current world: political unrest, pandemic, etc.3
The Critical Role of Follow-Up in Patient Care
Savannah Helm
Believe it or not, for many decades, dietitians following the traditional medical model have been relying on one-off nutrition appointments to transform people's eating habits. As we know, this approach rarely works unless the patient or client is highly motivated. As dietitians, it's our responsibility to ensure our patients receive the comprehensive care they need to make lasting changes.
Toxins in Our Environment - Part 2
Savannah Helm
In this 2nd blog on environmental toxins, we are going to take an abbreviated look at toxins in our environment from polluted living spaces, beauty products, medications, and plastics. Find out how to improve health outcomes.