Last June my wife, Michelle, announced that she was going to run the Yankee Homecoming Ten Miler in July. It is a well-known race run annually as part of the Yankee Homecoming celebration in Newburyport, MA. It is notorious for hills and sweltering heat. She had not run…

We hear a lot about hormonal imbalances in women, but what about men? Though women tend to have more frequent fluctuations, men can also experience a wide variety of imbalances and hormonal changes as they age. On this month’s episode of Getting to the Root, Dr. Elizabeth Boham…

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…

What are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are chemicals found in plant foods, especially herbs and spices, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and beverages such as tea and coffee. They are produced naturally to protect the plant against ultraviolet radiation and other threats such as pests. Therefore, it makes sense…

Our lives are meant to be ever-changing, moving along with the currents of events, culture and the environments we live in. As Darwin points out, we need to adapt to survive. It means that every new day can present unique challenges, whether incrementally small or sudden and big.

What are sea vegetables? Sea vegetables, more commonly known as seaweed, are various forms of algae. They have made their way into the diets of people all over the world due to their versatility, surprisingly delicious taste, and nutrient density. Japanese cultures have been eating seaweed for over…