Fats are one of the three macronutrients that our body needs to function properly, alongside carbohydrates and proteins. (Need a refresher on macro and micronutrients? Check out this blog post.) Although they’ve gotten a bad name over the years, fats are an essential...
“Insulin sensitivity” is a term that’s making it into conversations more and more these days. But what does it mean? How does it affect you? And what do you need to do about it? If you’ve asked those questions, let’s get them answered. Insulin sensitivity is the...
Eating right, exercising, not smoking, getting good sleep – these are all well-known foundations for living a long, healthy life (and things I talk a lot about with my patients at Evoke 5 Medical Center!). But here’s one you may not have considered: your VO2 max....
At Evoke 5 Medical Center, we place a high priority on educating patients about conditions, causes and treatments. A very common condition we see often is sarcopenia, a medical condition characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that specifically...
Physical Wellness is one of the 5 Pillars of Health & Wellness©, an approach developed and refined by Evoke 5 Medical Center founder, Dr. Cas. One important aspect of physical wellness is muscle strength, including lean muscle mass. Lean muscle mass refers to the...
At Evoke 5 Medical Center, our functional family medicine approach is based on the 5 Pillars of Health & Wellness©, which includes Physical Wellness. A healthy diet is one of the foundations of physical wellness, and we talk a lot with our patients about optimal...
Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” and that’s a prescription I consistently give to my patients at Evoke 5 Medical Center, my functional family medicine clinic in Oklahoma City. “Eat well, feel well (the top 200 foods to make you...
Finding the right work-life balance is something I think most dedicated professionals struggle within their lives. As a functional medicine family practice doctor at Evoke 5 Medical Center, I know it’s something I have to focus – and refocus – on continually. When we...
Audrey Hepburn said, “Water is life, and clean water means health.” She was right. Our bodies are made of about 60% water. Water is vital for life as we know it. So it is not surprising that water is one of the most important things you can consume. The importance of...
Physical fitness has so many benefits and one of the most important things that we can do for ourselves is to exercise. More importantly, just moving is the key. Studies have shown that, in areas where people live to 100 years old or more, a key to longevity is that...
