Welcome! I'm Dr. Frances Pierantoni, ND, a Naturopathic Doctor with a focus on chronic illness, metabolic health, and root-cause healing. In this blog, I share science-backed insights, holistic health strategies, and practical wellness tips to help you feel your best. May these posts inspire and empower you to take control of your health and live with vitality.
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." — Hippocrates We often hear the phrase "you are what you eat," but have you ever considered how much your diet affects brain function? Mental clarity, focus, and long-term cognitive health are more important than ever. But is it possible to eat wisdom? Can certain… Continue reading Can You Eat Your Way to a Smarter, Healthier Brain?
Building Sustainable Habits Weight loss is a challenging journey fraught with various obstacles, including emotional eating, metabolic issues, and the persistence of unhealthy habits. For many, the cycle of losing weight only to regain it leads to feelings of frustration and defeat. This cycle can erode self-esteem and make the journey towards a healthier weight… Continue reading Holistic Approaches to Weight Loss
Achieving sustainable weight loss is a complex journey, often fraught with obstacles like emotional eating, metabolic issues, and the persistence of unhealthy habits. The Metabolic Balance Program offers a personalized and holistic approach to weight management, emphasizing the importance of balance and natural health. When guided by a naturopathic doctor, this program can provide the… Continue reading Unlocking Weight Loss Success with the Metabolic Balance Program and Naturopathic Guidance
Increased blood glucose levels, as scientists have been able to demonstrate, have a strong influence on the functioning of the immune system. For example, the scavenger cells are restricted in their work, i.e. unwanted viruses and bacteria cannot be trapped and eliminated by the scavenger cells with the usual speed. The migration of the defence cells to the affected tissues or to the lymph nodes, which also support the defence, is also impeded with high sugar levels.
