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Dr Patti Zub has practiced as a medical and Functional Medical MD for over 15 years and studies and teaches Full Spectrum Healing. Lisa Vasile, NP is a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner with a Post Master’s Certification in Nutrition and Holistic Health Coaching. Sophia DaRosa-Spillane, NP has 28 years of experience as a nurse and Nurse Practitioner and 10 years working in the Functional Medicine arena
4 Better Health is the 'bridge' filling the black hole between traditional medicine and holistic health helping people to find the pieces to the puzzle for a healthy and vibrant life.

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04/05/2026

Whether you’re celebrating Easter, Passover, or feeling that invigorating shift into spring… there’s something about this season that invites a reset.

Invites us to come back to ourselves and our goals to get outside and see the awe of all around us in their own state of renewal

After the dark, the cold, the heaviness of winter when many are stuck indoors for months and see things start to open again

Longer days. Warmer air. A sense that maybe… we get to begin again too. Nature reminds us of that every year. Regardless of the darkness, the lack of motivation or focus.

There’s always movement.Always opportunity for growth. Always another chance to let go of what’s been weighing us down and step into something new.

However you’re spending today, we hope it brings a little calm, a little gratitude, and a moment to reconnect with yourself.

From all of us at 4 Better Health, We wish you peace, renewal, and a fresh start in whatever way you need it most.

What does this season of new beginnings bring up for you? 💐🌿🌷

04/01/2026

We start with the foundations.

With giving your body what it might be missing. With supporting the systems that carry you every single day for family, work, exercise, fun and sleep

When your body is nourished at a deeper level things start to shift in a noticeable way

✨Energy becomes more steady 💪🏼

✨Your mind feels clearer 🧠

✨ Your body feels more supported instead of working so hard 😊

Our Infusion Suite is one of the ways we priori and support that foundation. Thoughtfully chosen nutrients given in a way your body can use without barrier (such as gut dysfunction, stress, medications).

Our patients see this support help with their energy, immune health, recovery, inflammation, and overall resilience with their health, their allergies and their focus.

Everyone walking through our doors has a different story and we meet you there.

If you have been feeling off, run down, or just not like yourself this is a gentle place to start.

We would love to support you and your loved ones 🤍

03/31/2026

Happy National Doctor’s Day to Dr. Zub 🤍

Thank you for being you.
Brilliant, kind, and deeply empathetic.
We and our patients are so blessed to have you bring over 35 years of experience into every patient interaction and always meeting people exactly where they are.

Your care is intuitive, spiritual, and truly patient-centered. You see the whole person, not just diagnoses or symptoms.

You are a loving mom, a grounding presence, and someone who finds beauty in nature. You see and feel the trees, clouds, and exhibit simple acts of being present and carry that same steadiness into your work.

Through the challenges of medicine, family, politics, and even the weather; you continue to show up for your patients, our team, and the community.

We are so grateful for you, Dr. Zub 🫶🏼🩺⚕️

03/17/2026

We work to build on and add to the traditional care available with traditional testing. This care is valuable but doesn’t always look deep or wide enough. We understand our patients passion for vitality and longevity and while traditional labs are valuable, they don’t always offer the most comprehensive information for each unique human.
Check out our list and save it for your next appointment. If your practitioner won’t order them, give us a call.

03/13/2026

Sometimes the most important health questions have nothing to do with labs, supplements, or prescriptions. They have to do with how honestly we’re living our lives.

Pause for a moment and sit with these questions:

If we met again one year from today… what would you want to be celebrating?

What would you do if fear was not part of the decision?

What is something in your life right now that you are ready to exhale and release?

What talent or gift do you have that you know you are not fully using?

If the next five years of your life became a chapter in your story… what would that chapter be about?

Is there a “no” you already know you need to say, but keep postponing?

Are there commitments you made years ago that no longer reflect who you are today?

Growth does not only come from new habits.
Sometimes it comes from honest reflection.

Health, vitality, and longevity are not just physical. They are deeply connected to purpose, courage, boundaries, creativity, and the life we choose to build.

Curious to hear from this community:

Which of these questions stopped you for a moment?

Drop a word, a thought, or even just the number of the question in the comments.

03/10/2026

Muscle mass, visceral fat, and cellular health markers like phase angle are not just fitness numbers. They are powerful predictors of how we age including our risk for dementia, metabolic disease, and overall lifespan.

Research consistently shows that women over 55 who maintain higher skeletal muscle mass and lower visceral fat have significantly better metabolic health, stronger immune function, and lower rates of cognitive decline.

Muscle acts as a metabolic organ. It helps regulate blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, reduces inflammation, and produces myokines that support brain health. Women who preserve muscle as they age have lower risk for frailty, falls, and neurodegenerative disease to include dementia.

Visceral fat tells a very different story. Fat stored deep around the organs produces inflammatory cytokines that contribute to insulin resistance, vascular damage, and neuroinflammation. Higher visceral fat levels are associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease.

Another fascinating marker is phase angle. Phase angle reflects the integrity and health of our cells (essentially how strong and resilient our cell membranes are). Higher phase angle values are associated with greater muscle quality, stronger mitochondrial function, better immune resilience, and longer survival in multiple longevity studies.

The goal for exercise shouldn’t be all about weight. It should be about muscle preservation, metabolic resilience, and protecting brain health as we age.

If you are curious where you stand or want to track progress our InBody scans are available in our office and you don’t need to be a patient.

Your future brain, metabolism, and longevity are being built today.

03/08/2026

Time change 😴Your body feels it even if the clock says it’s only an hour

Losing one hour of sleep can disrupt circadian rhythm, increase inflammation, impair focus, and elevate stress hormones for several days. Research reveals more viral illness, car accidents and heart attacks the week following time changes. For many people, it can take up to a week for the body to fully recalibrate.

A few simple strategies can help support the transition and reduce the fatigue, brain fog, and irritability many people feel this week.

Shift light exposure early
Get outside within 30 minutes of waking. Morning light signals the brain to reset circadian rhythm and helps regulate cortisol and melatonin.

Prioritize protein at breakfast. Protein helps stabilize blood sugar and signals daytime metabolism helping the body to adapt faster.

Move your body earlier in the day
Light exercise, walking, or strength training helps anchor the body clock and improves nighttime sleep quality.

Support magnesium and electrolytes. Magnesium (glycinate or L-threonate form) helps calm the nervous system and supports deeper sleep during circadian disruption.

Creatine Monohydrate also offsets sleep loss. Emerging research shows creatine supports brain energy metabolism and cognitive performance when sleep is restricted. Doses used in studies are typically around 5-10 g daily.

Consider IV nutrient support if you’re feeling run down. For many people, a vitamin and antioxidant infusion can help support recovery during periods of stress, immune strain, travel, or disrupted sleep. Nutrients such as vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, and amino acids support mitochondrial energy and nervous system resilience.

If the time change tends to hit you hard every year, this week is a good time to give your body a little extra support.

02/22/2026

STORM CLOSING — Monday 2/23
Due to the storm, our office will be closed in person.
The IV infusion suite will be closed and all scheduled appointments will be held via telehealth.

Snowstorm days can either spike stress or become built-in recovery time.
When everything slows down outside, it’s an opportunity to intentionally calm the nervous system, lower inflammatory load, and protect energy and mood.
Cold, darkness, and disrupted routines can elevate cortisol and drive more screen time and comfort eating. Choosing a few peaceful, grounding activities helps shift the body back toward parasympathetic balance.

Step outside briefly for fresh air and daylight if conditions are safe. Even a few minutes supports circadian rhythm and mood.

Gentle movement such as stretching, yoga, or light strength work keeps circulation and lymph moving and reduces winter stiffness.

Warm, protein-rich meals, soups, herbal tea, and electrolytes help maintain blood sugar and hydration.

Consider a low-noise window by turning off news and social media for part of the day to reduce sympathetic overload.

Journaling, reading, puzzles, or quiet creative work allow the brain to downshift.

Connection matters as well; a phone call or shared meal can buffer stress chemistry. Use the evening to wind down early and protect sleep.

Snowstorms force a pause.
Using that pause intentionally can support immune resilience, mood, and overall recovery. Stay safe and warm.

02/16/2026

Whether it’s politics, natural disasters, ICE videos, Epstein files or your friends’ social posts … Your nervous system is feeling it more than you are.
Your body can care deeply about the world without living in a constant state of alarm. Protecting your nervous system isn’t avoidance, it’s how we stay resilient, healthy, clear-headed, and protected.

02/12/2026

Muscle is the only metabolic organ you can actively build and control.

Traditional medicine still focuses on Wt & Ht to calculate BMI. Two metrics that tell us very little about metabolic health, bone health, or longevity.

That’s where a comprehensive body composition scan changes everything.

You can have a “perfect” BMI and still have: high body fat, low muscle, low bone mass and poor or declining metabolic health.

Example 1: Metabolically fragile
BMI: 21.2 and Visceral fat 7 (both optimal)
Skeletal muscle mass 48.9 (low)
Body Fat mass: 37.1 lb
Body fat: 29% (elevated)
Fat-free mass: +8.8 lb needed →significant red flag for low muscle & bone density
Normal weight. Low lean mass. Lower bone density. This pattern is incredibly common. Especially in women. Low bone mass is typically not discovered until a DEXA in the late 50s or 60s… which is far too late.

Example 2: Metabolically excellent
BMI: 25.9 (“overweight” by BMI)- BMI alone would misclassify this person.
Visceral fat 5 (optimal)
Skeletal muscle 76.5 (optimal)
Body fat mass 27.5, Body fat %: 16.8 %, BFM and FFM 0.0 (all optimal)
Fat-free mass (FFM) matters

FFM includes: skeletal muscle, bone mineral, body water, connective tissue. When a scan shows a need for ~9 lb more FFM in someone with normal weight, it often signals: low muscle mass, reduced mechanical load on bone, lower osteoblast (building bone) stimulation and early decline in bone density. Less muscle → less bone stimulation → higher fracture risk over time.

We only build peak bone mass until our 30s. During perimenopause we lose up to 20% of bone density. The steepest drop is typically the 2–3y before the final menstrual period. After menopause, rebuilding is much harder. It is far easier to build muscle and protect bone now than to try to rebuild later.

We recommend yearly body scan starting at 25y more often if working on muscle gain, fat or weight loss. For patients using GLP-1 medications, tracking body composition isn’t optional; it’s essential. These medications can be very effective for weight loss, but studies show that up to ~30–40% of the weight lost can come from lean mass.

✨Call to schedule your InBody scan today✨

02/11/2026

February in New England:
When “getting fresh air” means opening the door, seeing a 5-foot snowbank, and quietly closing it again.

But it’s so beautiful and peaceful ❄️

Current wellness routine includes:
• layering 10 items of clothing just to check the mailbox
• throwing salt and sand like confetti so I don’t wipe out on black ice
• shivering in the car while it warms up for the length of a short documentary
• taking vitamin D like it’s a controlled substance I’m micro-dosing to remember joy
• negotiating with the sun for its annual 11 minutes of scheduled appearance every 3-4days.

We’re all just trying to stay healthy in arctic conditions, on pitch-black roads, with energy reserves that peak somewhere between “make soup” and “take another hot shower instead.”

Honestly, February in New England feels like an unofficial Winter Olympics:
• driveway figure skating (no skates, no grace, high risk)
• competitive snowbank climbing
• speed layering
• synchronized car-defrosting
• and the biathlon: shovel the driveway, then sprint back inside before you find yourself hurrying to undress before your bladder says “nope time to pee” 🙈

Raw salads? Absolutely not.
Meal prep? Only if it involves a crockpot and emotional support carbs.
Exercise? I did shovel my car out and survived the driveway luge, so…counts as a gold medal performance.

Vitamin D status: somewhere between “hibernating bear” and “Victorian child in a foggy novel.”

Reminder: if you’re moving your body, drinking water, taking your vitamin D, and not wiping out on the way to the mailbox—you’re thriving.

Spring is coming. Probably. Maybe. We’ve heard rumors. After it snows again tonight and tomorrow

❄️ ☀️

02/07/2026

What are your beliefs on bone density and osteoporosis?

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Lisa & Dr Zub are the 'bridge' filling the black hole between traditional medicine and Integrative health. Any and all symptoms are your body’s way of talking to you and we help interpret what it’s telling you. We listen, we educate, we empower our patients 4 Better Health. Dr Patti Zub has practiced as a medical and Functional medicine MD for over 16 years. She also practices and teaches Full Spectrum Healing energy work. Lisa has worked and taught in medicine for over 25 years. She is a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner with a Post Master’s Certification in Nutrition, Gluten and Holistic Health Coaching.