Functional Medicine’s Approach to Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological autoimmune condition affecting the brain & spinal cord. Read how functional medicine approaches MS.
Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological autoimmune condition affecting the brain & spinal cord. Read how functional medicine approaches MS.
Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all rheumatoid arthritis diet, as the best way to manage the disease varies from case to case.
I know all too well how it feels when your body attacks itself – and how much misinformation there is surrounding autoimmune disease.
The autoimmune spectrum provides an understanding of how your body’s systems impact one another, and will help you get to the root cause of symptoms!
There are a lot of personal details about your body you likely know such as your blood type, skin type, allergies to medications, and family history of heart disease, cancer, or diabetes. However, do you know your gut type? Most…
Did you know the symptoms of type 1 & type 2 diabetes are alike? There are two vital differences between type 1 & 2 diabetes. Read more here.
If you follow an AIP diet & avoid citrus and nightshade fruits & vegetables, you may be surprised at which vitamin c-rich foods are the best sources of Vitamin C.
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Fried chicken can be healthy! This easy, Crispy Air Fryer Chicken is gluten-free, grain-free, and low-carb. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you, because I got to use my brand new air fryer! The…
I’ve put together this list of perfect Paleo holiday food swaps so you can feel good, full, and festive, while enjoying this special time with your friends and family.
HPV and autoimmunity are linked — if you have one, you may be more susceptible to developing the other.
“Which supplements for autoimmune disease should I take?” was one of the most common questions asked by my patients with autoimmunity. And since autoimmune diseases are becoming more common all around the globe, the best natural supplements for autoimmune disease…
When your body is working optimally, you barely even have to think about it. In fact, it probably never occurs to you that your body can actually make mistakes. Yet there’s something called molecular mimicry that’s a dangerous case of…
If you’re like me — and the thousands of patients I saw in my clinic who went from doctor to doctor before coming to me — when the news comes, at last, you may feel as if a weight has…
Your skin. It’s your largest organ, your first defense against germs and bacteria, and the most visible part of your body. Even though it’s the “wrapper” that completely surrounds you, most of us hardly notice it when our skin is…
The food you eat plays a HUGE role in the development of chronic illness. Lifestyle changes like following an AIP diet can be used to halt or reverse disease progression. Food is your primary source of the nutrients needed to…
Halloween is almost here! Time to dress up as your favorite ghoul, carve jack o’ lanterns, and share scary stories around the fire. You know what’s even scarier than vampires, ghosts, and skeletons though? The long list of nasty ingredients…
You may have heard of the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) which causes mononucleosis, also known as the “kissing disease.” There is a very strong chance you contracted this virus in childhood or adolescence without even knowing it or being diagnosed! What…
Do you experience bloating, gas, nausea, fatigue, or joint pain after eating tomatoes, potatoes, or peppers? If so, you could have a nightshade sensitivity. If you’ve already ditched gluten and dairy (the two most inflammatory foods) and are still experiencing…
Do you get itchy, painful, thick, and scaly skin flares? If you have psoriasis, you know these signs well. You may feel frustrated as your psoriasis symptoms persist despite prescriptions and even any natural psoriasis treatment you may have tried….
There’s no other time in your life quite like the time you spend in college. It’s an exciting era of opportunity and growth, yet there are also hectic schedules, little to no sleep, and a fair amount of stress to…