Why Is Collagen So Important for Youthful-Looking Skin?
Your body naturally produces a protein called collagen, which is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Read on to learn more about this essential element of the body and why it’s important for youthful-looking skin.
What Is Functional Medicine?
Getting the medical care you need isn’t often simple, especially when you’re dealing with symptoms that could be related to a range of conditions. If this sounds like you — or if you’d simply prefer a more integrative approach to health care you could be a great candidate for…
Here’s How Stress Affects Your Health
Stress can seem like an inescapable part of everyday life, especially as the seasons change and fall gets underway. Still, stress puts your whole body through the ringer, not just your mind and emotions. It’s important to do what you can to reduce stress in your life and protect your…
What Every Woman Should Know About Heart Disease
Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for African American and white women in the United States? Only slightly more than half of women in the country are aware of that statistic. At Monarque Health & Wellness, we use functional medicine that focuses on…
Summertime Tips to Keep the Sun from Wreaking Havoc on Your Skin
Summer is a time for lounging at the beach or by the pool, living in shorts or bathing suits, and spending long hours outdoors. Though being in the sun may feel good, the effects of the sun’s rays are not: Prolonged sun exposure can cause premature wrinkling, burns, and even…
How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Relieve Chronic Pain
Some 50 million people, or about 20% of adults, in the United States live with chronic pain. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet can provide a powerful means of minimizing this pain, whether you pair it with medical treatment or use it on its own. Before making any significant changes to your…
5 Ways You Can Keep Your Skin Youthful and Healthy
Your skin is the largest organ you have — you should take steps to keep it healthy just like all the others. Paying attention to your skin can improve its appearance and reduce your risk of cancer. To keep your skin youthful and healthy, our providers share these five tips….
Suspect That Your Child Has ADD? Here’s What to Do
It can look like perpetual daydreaming, forgetfulness, or even laziness. But having inattentive ADHD, previously known as ADD, doesn’t mean your child is inherently disinterested or lazy. It means they have a brain-based disorder that can interfere with their daily life. ADHD is very treatable. If you suspect your child…
7 Important Steps Everyone Can Take to Help Prevent Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month, and in celebration, those of us here at Monarque Health & Wellness see it as the perfect time to not only talk about why your heart health is important, but give you the seven steps you need to take to improve your heart health, whether…
Have You Had Your Pap Smear?
If you’re like the vast majority of women, you aren’t exactly clear on why experts recommend a Pap smear, or how often you should have one. The recommendation guidelines changed recently, which has created even more confusion around the topic. It may be helpful to first consider what a Pap…