Diabetes Reset and Wellness

How to Control High Blood Pressure

By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 2026/01/02

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it can cause serious damage without obvious symptoms. This evidence-based guide explains what high blood pressure is, why it matters, and how lifestyle changes—such as diet, movement, stress management, and a functional medicine approach—can help you safely and effectively control it and protect your long-term health.

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Why We Gain Weight During the Holidays

By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 2025/11/21

Every year we gain any where from 1 to 5 lbs through the holidays. Even worst we never lose the weight and over the years we can gain as much as 20 to 50 lbs.

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Lifestyle Medicine

By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 2025/11/19

Discover how the newest clinical guidelines make lifestyle change the first-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes. Learn how food, movement, sleep, and mindset work as powerful medicine to restore balance and remission naturally.

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Chronic Diseases and Women

By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 2025/10/08

Explore the unique impact of chronic diseases on women, highlighting biological, hormonal, and social factors. Learn about gender-specific risks, autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular health, diabetes, and strategies to improve wellness and quality of life.

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