If weight loss or energy has felt harder than it should—despite healthy habits—stress may be playing a larger role than you realize. This post explores how chronic stress affects metabolism and why willpower isn’t the issue.

As a new year approaches, many people begin thinking about how to set realistic and attainable health goals in 2026. Lose weight. Have more energy. Reduce stress. Sleep better. These intentions are understandable—and admirable. But they’re also vague. And vague goals rarely lead to meaningful or lasting change. If you’ve set similar goals before and found yourself frustrated by March, it’s not because you lacked discipline or motivation. More often, it’s because your goals we

First and foremost, sleep is essential for good health. Your restorative cells are the most active during deep sleep. Without deep sleep, any physical ailments you have will continue to get worse and you will age faster. In a nutshell, deep sleep is the fountain of youth! Sleep and stress are intricately connected, often creating a frustrating cycle that disrupts overall well-being and daily functioning. Persistent stress can interfere with our ability to fall asleep and stay

When most people walk into my clinic here in Westminster, CO, they’re not just looking for a quick fix—they want real answers. They’ve...