Lisa Dreher, MS, RDN, LDN
Dive into expert articles, insightful blogs, and the latest
research to empower your health journey.
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Healing with Color
in NutritionThere is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to diet and nutrition. Every person will respond differently to individual foods and food combinations, but there is a universal truth that applies to most people regardless of genetic, environmental, or physical makeup. That universal truth is that a whole food, plant-rich diet made up of an abundance…
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Chive and Bacon Muffins
As we begin the transition to spring here in the Berkshires, it’s the perfect time to explore foods that are coming into season. Local, seasonal food is often more nutrient-dense, better for the planet, and for your local economy. This month, we want to highlight in-season chives! Chive and Bacon Muffins Servings: 6 muffins …
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A Fresh Perspective: Nutrition in the New Year
in WellnessA few years ago, I met with a patient who came to The UltraWellness Center to get a better understanding of nutrition so that he could optimize his health, lower blood pressure, and lose some weight. He had already done a good deal of research and made diet changes on his own, but there was…
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Fall Favorites- Cinnamon Water
It’s officially fall and that means a whole lot of quintessential fall spices, my favorite being cinnamon! If you’re looking for a sweet, naturally sugar-free beverage loaded with health benefits, try cinnamon water! Boil 4 cups of water, pour into a mason jar, and add 4-6 cinnamon sticks (more for a sweeter flavor). Let sit,…
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Optimizing Nutrition Through IV Therapy
We are so excited that The UltraWellness Center has launched an IV therapy program! This program offers a variety of intravenous nutrients to support people on their path to optimal health. IV (intravenous) nutrients provides support for a wide spectrum of health problems from fatigue and stress to complex, chronic illnesses such as tick borne…
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5 Strategies for Better Sleep
in WellnessAccording to the American Psychological Association, at least 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders and 60% of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more. Americans sleep 90 minutes less per night than they did 100 years ago. The era of Starbucks has been surpassed by one…
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A Fresh Perspective: Advice From My Patient
in WellnessBlogs. I love them. I love reading them, and I love writing them. They are a relatively quick and easy way to spread useful information and share ideas, both old and new, from a unique perspective. Yet, I’ve never written a blog from the perspective of somebody else, which is exactly what I want to…
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The UWC Lisa’s Vlog Series: Our Secret Health Booster: The Heart
In a time when technology is capturing our attention at every turn, it’s more important than ever to understand how to tap into the greatest technology of all: our heart. In this latest UWC Lisa’s vlog episode, the Lisa’s explore the intelligence of the heart and strategies to tap into that intelligence. Bringing conscious awareness…
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Glorious Pomegranate
in NutritionOn top of being a brilliant shade of red and absolutely delicious, pomegranates are loaded with beneficial compounds. Research is uncovering the many ways in which they help fight disease and optimize health. But before exploring how this fruit works to support the human body, let’s learn a little more about the plant itself. The…
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The UWC Lisa’s Vlog Series | The Power of Belief and Our Thoughts
At the UltraWellness Center, we recognize that there are many different ways for you to nourish your mind, body, and spirit. That’s why we are so excited to share our newest series, “The UWC Lisa’s Vlog Series” featuring UWC Functional Nutritionist Lisa Dreher and Functional Medicine Registered Nurse Lisa Nicotera. In this series, the Lisa’s…