by Evoke 5 | Sep 27, 2023 | Physical Wellness
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...
by Evoke 5 | Aug 13, 2023 | Physical Wellness
“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...
by Evoke 5 | Jul 6, 2023 | Physical Wellness
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....
by Evoke 5 | May 25, 2023 | Physical Wellness
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...
by Evoke 5 | May 25, 2023 | Physical Wellness
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...
by Evoke 5 | Apr 27, 2022 | Physical Wellness
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...
