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At Vitalia Wellness, we believe better health starts with better understanding.
Our blog shares approachable, evidence-informed information on topics that can affect how you feel, function, and age over time.


Why Preserving Muscle Matters During Weight Loss — Especially in Your 40s and 50s
Weight loss is about more than the number on the scale. Learn why preserving muscle matters in your 40s and 50s, and how protein, strength training, and thoughtful weight management can support healthier, more sustainable results.

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Nov 3


Why Weight Loss Gets Harder in Perimenopause — and What Actually Helps
If it feels like weight loss became harder in your 40s or 50s—even though your habits haven't changed much—you may not be imagining it. Perimenopause brings hormonal changes that can affect body composition, sleep, appetite, insulin sensitivity, energy, and where the body tends to store fat. At the same time, normal age-related changes in muscle mass and metabolism can make maintaining your previous weight more difficult. The answer usually isn't simply to eat less and exerci

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Oct 25


Peptide Therapy in Dallas: What to Know Before Getting Started
Considering peptide therapy in Dallas? Here’s what to know about peptides, potential uses, safety, and why an individualized medical evaluation matters.

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Oct 10


Why Lean Body Mass Matters for Metabolic Health and Healthy Aging
Lean body mass plays an important role in metabolism, strength, mobility, weight management, and healthy aging. Learn why preserving muscle matters and why body composition can tell you more than the number on the scale.

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Sep 21


Traditional Chinese Medicine: Beyond the Theory
Traditional Chinese medicine has been practiced as far back as 1200 BC, and today it has become a topic of great interest in the medical...

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Dec 26, 2019


9 Medicinal Mushrooms With Incredible Health Benefits
You probably know that certain mushrooms have powerful healing properties. There are specific medicinal mushrooms that are considered...

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Dec 23, 2019


Risks and Benefits of Black Cohosh - A Natural Treatment For Menopause
Black cohosh is an herb known by the Botanical name Cimicifuga racemosa. It is native to North America and classified as part of the...

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Dec 22, 2019


11 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR YOUR WINTER COLD
From stuffy noses, to aching headaches, to sore throats, winter colds are one of the inevitable illnesses we can expect to have at some...

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Dec 21, 2019


Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation in the band of tissue connecting the heel to the toes, and it can be...

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Oct 2, 2019


Facial Acupuncture - All You Need To Know
Facial Acupuncture is a dream come true when it comes to healing your skin from within. The natural facial rejuvenation treatment has...

Andie Ibarra, D.C., R.N.
Jul 31, 2019
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