Osa Integrative Health

A functional medicine nutrition practice rooted in the belief that your body is designed to heal and thrive.

Tag: DHA

  • Appetite, Mood, & Endocannabinoids

    Appetite, Mood, & Endocannabinoids

    Dear Osa friends, TBE is back to, well, essentials this week with a look at omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and a lesser known function of these essential fats: activation of the endocannabinoid system. This fascinating internal “feel good” system impacts diverse physiological and mental functions including mood, pain sensation, inflammation, and appetite. Research shows that… Read more

  • Benefits of inefficiency: Mitochondrial uncoupling

    Benefits of inefficiency: Mitochondrial uncoupling

    Dear Osa friends, I hope you are enjoying the beginning of this autumn season. I love the gentle reminder that the change in colors and the falling of leaves offers us to shed what we no longer need and to shore up for the inner remodeling of the winter season. In this spirit, I want… Read more