Fast and Functional

Fast and Functional

By Katie Garrott, MS, CNSHealth & Fitness
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Fast and Functional episodes

  • 30 - Exercise Motivation: Top 10 Benefits

    We all know exercise is "good for us", but that general knowledge isn't enough to get us to do it! If you really want lasting motivation, educating yourself on the specific benefits that apply to you can help you achieve that. You'd never guess the second benefit! 

    Check out our blog posts on exercise here to keep the education/motivation going! 

    Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: ⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    11 min
  • 29 - Ask Your Doctor This At Your Next Appointment

    Want to make your time with the doctor more productive? Want to make sure you're not missing key information to your state of health? We cover what you can get out of the appointment and from labs, from a functional medicine perspective! 

    To learn more about what it's like to work with us, go here. Feel free to use the contact form to send us requests for future episodes!

    11 min
  • 28 - Are Diet Drinks Ok? The Best Alternative Sweetener

    Many of us desire to eat or drink something sweet, but don't want the negative effects of sugar. Learn what could be hurting your body and what's the best 0 calorie way to satisfy a sweet tooth.

    For all the dirty details on artificial sweeteners, check out my blog post here.

    Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: ⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    11 min
  • 27 - The #1 Fruit To Fix Your Gut

    Want to have better digestion, better bowel movements, a healthier immune system, and enjoy sweet fruit without increasing blood sugar? Listen in for fun facts on how this fruit can help you (and why Phil is obsessed with it). 

    For ideas on how to eat it, check out my blog post here. 

    Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: ⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    10 min
  • 26 - The Truth About The Flu Vaccine And Tamiflu

    Ever wonder how effective or safe it is to take what you doctor gives you for flu prevention or treatment? Want to know what natural options exist? Listen to get all the facts so you can make the best decision for you! Go here for the blog post, which contains the scientific studies.

    Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: ⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    19 min
  • 25 - What Motivates Me to Exercise

    It's not enough to know WHAT you want to do. You have to know WHY. Education without motivation (which comes from the why) never leads to action, which is what you really want. So listen in to get some ideas so you can start taking more ACTION! 

    Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: ⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    11 min
  • 24 - Why You're Still Tired With Enough Sleep

    So you get the required 7-9 hours of sleep, yet you still don't feel ready to tackle the day, and struggle with energy every afternoon. What are you missing? Listen in to find out, and how you can start improving your sleep quality tonight! 

    For a deeper dive with research to back it up, check out my blog post on this topic: https://vivawisefw.com/why-youre-still-tired-with-enough-sleep/

    Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: ⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    12 min
  • 23 - How To Tell If You Need Magnesium

    Many of us have insufficient magnesium status to maintain good health. Deficiency can affect everything from inflammation, gut health, mood, sleep, and pain. Find out if you need magnesium and how to optimize your levels! 

    Read more from our blog post on this topic here: http://vivawisefw.com/how-to-tell-if-you-need-magnesium/

    Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: ⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    10 min
  • 22 - Fix These 4 Common Exercise Mistakes

    Are you putting in the effort to exercise and not sure it’s really doing anything for you? These exercise mistakes can reduce the effectiveness of your workouts and limit your results. 

    Read more from our blog post on this topic here: http://vivawisefw.com/stop-making-these-4-common-exercise-mistakes/

    Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: ⁠https://vivawisefw.com/services/⁠

    11 min
  • 21 - 4 Health Effects of Salt You've Never Heard Of

    We've all heard salt causes high blood pressure. You'll learn it's actually not that simple, and that excessive salt can impact other aspects of our health as well. 

    To read the blog with all the action steps, click here. 

    Go here to see what it's like to partner with us in feeling your best: https://vivawisefw.com/services/

    11 min

About Fast and Functional

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Quick episodes for the busy person who wants to use easy, research-proven methods to improve health. I have a functional medicine approach that helps you understand how your body works so you can address the root causes behind the symptoms preventing you from feeling your best!

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