Andrew Graham, FNP

11/21/2023

I am incredibly excited to be starting with Living Well Dallas, the premier functional medicine clinic in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Part of what gives me so much confidence in Living Well is that I actually was a patient here myself many years ago. It was during that time in my life that I found answers for my health, and as a result became motivated to switch my career path and become a functional medicine provider myself.

The team is highly proficient, caring, and love what they do. I am very excited to be a part of the Living Well family now as a provider!

08/15/2023

Had no idea today would be "Relaxation Day," but in that spirit...here is a new article discussing the ubiquity of stress in our modern society, and why you should be forgiving of yourself if you struggle with high levels of stress! 🧘

Even as more people recognize the truth that chronic stress is not good for health, I fear that too many of us are still underrating just how important this fact is, and in many cases how much stress we still carry—perhaps even unknowingly.

06/19/2023

Ginger root has been utilized not only in
cuisine but also Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese
Medicine for thousands of years. Ginger originated in
Southeast Asia and has since become popular across
the globe. Chemical analysis of ginger shows that it
contains *hundreds* of compounds, which impart its
unique flavors and may exert various health benefits.

Check out my new article to learn more
about the many benefits of ginger!

Ginger root has been utilized not only in cuisine but also Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Chemical analysis of ginger shows that it contains hundreds of compounds, which impart its unique flavors and may exert various health benefits.

05/11/2023

There are common misconceptions about acupuncture, how it works, and what it can do. Modern scientific research has revealed that acupuncture works through a variety of complex mechanisms, and can offer even more than just pain relief. I wrote a short article clarifying what acupuncture is, and why you might want to consider it!

There are common misconceptions about acupuncture, both how it works and what it can do. Modern scientific research has revealed that acupuncture works through a variety of complex mechanisms, and can offer even more than just pain relief.

02/28/2023

Nitric oxide, a compound produced mainly in our blood vessels, has become a topic of increasing interest--for good reason. We now better recognize its importance in things like blood flow, clotting, blood pressure, athletic performance, and overall cardiovascular health.

Supplements are on the market claiming to "boost" nitric oxide levels. Are they worth it? Which ones may be worth your time?

Nitric oxide has become a topic of increasing interest and we recognize its importance for blood flow, athletic performance, and overall “endothelial health.” Supplements has been devised to “boost” nitric oxide levels. Are they worth it?

11/08/2022

*New Blog Post* 5 Ways Your Diet May Be Causing Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammatory diseases are now recognized as the most significant cause of death across the world, with over 50% of all deaths attributed to inflammation-related diseases. Diet is a major driver—but how? In this article I explain the diet-inflammation connection, and what to watch out for to avoid inflammation.

Chronic inflammatory diseases are now recognized as the most significant cause of death across the world, with over 50% of all deaths attributed to inflammation-related diseases. Diet is one major driver—but how?

09/14/2022

**New Blog Post** How Weight Training Can Change Your Life. Physical activity is a key pillar of health. All forms of exercise have benefits. In this post, I explain why weight training could be considered the most important, and how building and maintaining muscle mass is critical for health and longevity. Some of the research may surprise you! 🏋️

I think just about everyone understands that physical activity is an important aspect of maintaining your health. And yet, despite this being widely understood, I feel many of us still don’t fully appreciate just how powerful exercise is for promoting health and longevity.

08/04/2022

Do you ever visit the sauna? The research on sauna use and its health benefits continues to pour in, and I'm very impressed with what I see. Check out my latest article on what you need to know about saunas, and why you should use them more often!

Saunas have been used in some cultures for hundreds if not thousands of years. Research on sauna and health benefits continues to be published, and the results have been impressive. I’ll explain in more detail, and tell you why you should sauna.

07/11/2022

I've just posted a new article on the topic of triglycerides. What are they, and why do they matter? What should be considered an optimal level, and how is it achieved? Triglycerides are talked about much less than cholesterol, but are an important marker of health to track.

A standard component of annual blood work is the lipid panel, which includes both cholesterol and triglycerides. Most people are pretty familiar with the concept of cholesterol and know that it matters for health, but a lot less is said about triglycerides.

06/07/2022

*NEW ARTICLE* The gut microbiome is one of the most important factors affecting our health. Immunoglobulins are an exciting newer type of therapeutic that can have benefits on our gut and immune systems, and can sometimes be the missing piece in restoring gut health.

The gut microbiome is one of the most important factors affecting our health. Immunoglobulins are a newer type of therapeutic that can have benefits on our gut and immune systems, and can sometimes be the missing piece in restoring gut health.