Posts Tagged ‘FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE’
What is Functional Wellness?
Your Body’s Blueprint for Lasting Health When was the last time you felt really good—like wake-up-excited, clear-headed, full of energy, fully alive good? While most men and women come to our clinic initially for skin health and rejuvenation, what we find is that most are in a place where feeling their “best” has become more…
Read MoreYour Ultimate Wedding Glow-Up Guide: What to Do and When to Do It
Whether you’re the bride, part of the wedding party, or just want to glow in the group photos, great skin doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by planning ahead—and that’s where we come in. At Luminate, we specialize in creating custom pre-wedding skin prep plans that leave you glowing, lifted, and radiant—not frozen, puffy, or overdone. This guide will walk…
Read MoreIncorporate Movement: The Missing Key to Your Health Transformation
In the world of functional wellness, movement is an often overlooked but essential pillar of health. You can eat the cleanest diet, take the best supplements, and even manage your stress effectively, but if you’re not moving your body daily, you’re leaving a massive gap in your overall health. As part of our SHIFT Wellness…
Read MoreAre Fillers Better Than Botox? Dr. Lucie’s Perspective
As someone who has been in the aesthetics industry for 25 years—starting as an esthetician and now a nurse injector for 15 years—I often get asked, are fillers better than Botox? The short answer? They aren’t comparable! Botox and fillers serve completely different purposes, and one is not necessarily ‘better’ than the other. In fact,…
Read MoreRethinking Exercise: Why Movement Is Key to Sustainable Health
For many people, exercising is something they know they should do but have a difficult time getting started or staying consistent. Part of the issue is that exercise gets tied with how we look in the mirror. We want to feel confident when others see us. Losing weight, gaining more muscle, or “getting toned” are…
Read MoreBurnout Proof: How to Recharge, Reset, and Build Resilience for Life’s Challenges
Burnout isn’t just about working too much. It’s about giving more than you’re giving back – mentally, physically, emotionally. You end almost every week completely exhausted and when Monday comes around again, your motivation is drained and even the simplest of tasks seem overwhelming. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: burnout doesn’t have to be…
Read MoreHistamine Uncovered: The Invisible Roadblock to Your Health Transformation
What if the headaches, brain fog, bloating, anxiety, and fatigue you’ve been battling weren’t just random annoyances, but clues from your body pointing to a deeper imbalance? These serious health symptoms may be pointing to a problem with histamine. When in balance, histamine can be a “hero” to help maintain optimal health but if histamine…
Read MoreTransform Your Health: Redefine 2025
Hi everyone, Micah Lucie here! What if 2025 could be the year you don’t just set resolutions—but redefine your approach to health entirely? As a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDNP), I’m here to show you how to make real, lasting changes that will revolutionize the way you feel, look, and live. Think Differently About Resolutions…
Read MoreThe Truth About Inflammation: Transforming Your Health by Tackling the Invisible Enemy
Hi there, Micah Lucie here! As we enter a new year, I know many of you have set intentions to pursue health-related resolutions. More exercise, more rest and better eating habits seem to be the trend, which is a great start to revamping your wellness journey. One thing that I find is often over-looked is…
Read MoreAgeless from Within: How Your Inner Health Defines Your True Age
Hi everyone, Micah Lucie here! As a Functional Nutrition and Wellness Coach, one of the most profound insights I’ve gained is this: aging isn’t a number. It’s not defined by the candles on your birthday cake or the years you’ve lived. Aging is an internal process, deeply connected to your body’s biochemistry, lifestyle, and choices.…
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