Bone Health Supplements: Are You Mineral Deficient?
Calcium is among the most common nutrient deficiencies today. Read why I carry bone health supplements with calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, and magnesium.
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Your Lipid Panel Test: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
Have you ever received results from a lipid panel test results and had no idea what those numbers meant? If they were even good or bad? Or the difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol? You are not alone. Out…
The L-Glutamine-Glucose Connection
L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body. There’s a long list of L-Glutamine benefits. Read on to find out what they are!
What Are Endorphins & Why We Want Them
As they say, “endorphins make you happy.” Learn what role endorphins play & discover why these feel-good neurotransmitters are important.
What Causes Constipation & How to Relieve It
What causes constipation is often a symptom of an underlying health condition, medications you’re taking, and/or your dietary and lifestyle choices.
Care For Your Hair, Skin, and Nails In Cold Weather
There’s a lot to enjoy about the winter. From fireplaces to skiing and sledding to beautiful snow-filled scenery, winter can be a fun time of year. As beautiful as the view may be, however, the cold weather can wreak havoc…
Heart Disease in Women: Your Risks, Symptoms, and How to Prevent It
Heart disease is commonly known as a “man’s disease.” However, heart disease kills 1 in 5 women each year. This fact is troubling and as a functional medicine physician I know it doesn’t have to be this way! Heart disease…
Your Skin Microbiome: Are You Washing Too Much?
How often should you shower? If you’re like most people you shower or bathe six to nine times a week. Although this may be what you were taught as a child and has been your habit for years, washing daily…
Biofilms & Why You Need A Biofilm Disruptor
You’re pretty savvy about your body and your health. You know about the bacteria and fungi (good and bad) that live in and on our bodies. However, do you know about biofilms? They can occur nearly anywhere, yet most people…
The Best CBD Supplement Isn’t CBD
This is a great time for functional medicine. There’s so much research emerging on how the different systems in your body are connected, lending even more proof that the whole-body functional medicine approach to health is truly the best option. …
What Are Digestive Enzymes & What Do They Do?
I often clarify the famous phrase, “You are what you eat,” by saying “You are what you digest and absorb!” Without proper digestion of your food, which relies on digestive enzymes, you can eat all the nutrient-rich foods in the…
9 Ways to Stay Physically and Mentally Fit While at Home
Across the globe people are staying at home, and for good reason. It’s the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I applaud the contribution we are all making by doing this! However, as a medical doctor and functional…
9 Natural Ways to Improve Your Sex Life at Any Age
Sex. It’s not just fun — it’s actually good for you! It has the power to boost your immune response, increase your fertility, extend your lifespan, and much more. Yet if you’re getting older, you may think your sex life…
6 Ways Protein Benefits Your Body and Weight
If the old adage, “You are what you eat!” is true, then you should definitely eat plenty of protein. Protein is quite literally what your body is primarily made of, and it’s what enables your body to perform a vast…
The Top 5 Sources of Inflammation
Inflammation is at the root of nearly every modern, chronic illness. Cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, autoimmune disease, and even cancer can all be connected with the body’s inability to keep up with the bombardment of inflammation we experience…
Magnesium Supplement Health Benefits
Magnesium is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies I see in my clinic. In fact, nearly everyone who isn’t already using a top-quality magnesium supplement is likely low in this all-important mineral. While no current government data on magnesium…
9 Tips for Naturally Glowing Skin
I’m sure you know that your skin is your biggest organ. Did you also know it is responsible for protecting you against foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses, maintaining optimal body temperatures, activating vitamin D which can then be…
Heart Health Part II: Sugar, Cholesterol, and Heart Disease
This is the second article in a two-part series about heart health. See part one here: Heart Health Part I: The Autoimmune-Heart Disease Connection Last week, I wrote about the link between autoimmunity and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This week, I…
4 Tips for a Clear Complexion
Which sounds better: covering up your acne, dark circles, and dry skin with chemical-laden lotions and makeup, or having naturally clear skin by healing it from the inside out? Your skin is the largest organ in the body. It’s your…
The Myers Way Episode 31: Your Primal Body with Mikki Reilly
Professional certified fitness trainer Mikki Reilly has been teaching people about fitness for twenty years. A one-time competing bodybuilder, she brings her wealth of experience to helping people of all ages lose weight and become fit. Mikki graduated from the University of California…
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