Kirk Hamilton, PA-C
host of
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Energetic Nutrition is pleased to sponsor Webinars and eLectures by Kirk Hamilton PA-C. Kirk is the host of Staying Healthy Today Radio and a practicing physicians assistant in nutrition and integrative medicine for more than 25 years. He is the author of the book “Staying Healthy in the Fast Lane: How To Be and Stay Well In The Busy, Modern World” available in early 2010. Read more »

Today’s lifestyles can be stressful and generally involves poor dietary habits, hectic schedules, and anxiety, with little or no time to exercise. Threats of dangerous cold and flu strains and the current state of the economy can contribute to the rise in one’s stress levels. All of these factors combined can lay the foundation for stress, tension, fatigue, frustration, and anxiety that can decrease immune function and make us more susceptible to cold and flu viruses. Read more »

We are constantly assaulted by estrogens in our environment from the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the chemicals we use.  Estrogen mimickers in the form of chemicals (xenoestrogens), and plant based foods (phytoestrogens), can mimic the action of estrogen produced in cells and can alter hormonal activity in women and men. Read more »

Melatonin supplements have been clinically shown to be an effective treatment for jet lag, sleep disorders and moodiness. Melatonin also plays a unique roll as a powerful anti-oxidant.  Research also shows that Melatonin may help improve brain function, and may be one of the most powerful anti-aging hormones yet discovered. Read more »

Many experts believe that women who get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids in their diet over several years may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer.  In fact, fat intake has been one of the most widely studied dietary risk factors for breast cancer.   Read more »

Results from a study conducted by the University of Illinois suggest that moderate amounts of exercise alone can reduce visceral fat, also known as belly fat.  Belly fat is said to be particularly dangerous to our health because it produces inflammatory molecules that can enter the bloodstream and increase the risk of chronic illnesses. Read more »

Blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension, represents the pressure of the blood against the walls of your arteries and can result from two internal forces.  The first one is created by the heart as it pumps blood through the circulatory system into the arteries.  The second is the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow.   Read more »

The thought of having a parasite residing in our intestinal tract, or anywhere else in our body can be frightening and repulsive. The truth is, we have a variety of parasites living in us and on us. However, some of them are actually beneficial, while others can be harmful. Read more »

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Evidence from several studies has suggested that amounts of DHA and EPA in the form of fish or fish oil supplements lowers triglycerides, slows the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques (”hardening of the arteries”), lowers blood pressure slightly, as well as reduces the risk of death, heart attack, dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, and strokes in people with known heart disease.”  

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Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness that affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S, and can be debilitating for many.  While women are most susceptible to this condition, some people may be more at risk for developing it, including men.  Common risk factors can include: Read more »