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.
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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…
Physical & Mental Health Tips for Living Through a Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives and made them more stressful than they already were. With cases spiking and new variants of the virus spreading, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest information as we live…
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…
5 Ways Leaky Gut Wrecks Your Microbiome
Your total microbiome consists of all the microbes — bacteria, fungi, and viruses — that live on and inside your body. A healthy microbiome anywhere in your body consists of a balance of beneficial and harmful bacteria.
The 6 Worst Foods for Diabetics and 6 Solutions
No matter which type of diabetes you have, maintaining a healthy weight and a steady blood glucose level is essential.
Diabetes: What EVERYONE Should Know
Diabetes is a major issue in the US, yet many people don’t know what it really is. That needs to change! Because it touches so many lives, everyone should know the key facts about diabetes. Very simply put, it’s a…
Halt or Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Naturally
Alzheimer’s disease can be a scary topic. However, unlike the rest of our bodies, our brains do not have to deteriorate as we age if we take care of them.
Mycotoxin Poisoning & Toxic Mold: Symptoms & Solutions
You’re doing everything right — eating an optimal diet, managing stress, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep — yet you are STILL struggling with chronic health issues. You’ve gone from doctor to doctor yet no one can explain the root…
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…
Why Functional Medicine Is More Important Than Ever
Chronic health conditions affect about 50% of all American adults. To find out if you are one of them take this quiz. It’s important to find out because chronic disease is on the rise throughout the world. In fact, it’s…
Bone Broth: The Secret Ingredient To Support Joint Health
Bone broth. You’ve heard it’s good for everything from your gut health and the balance of bacteria in your microbiome to far-fetched claims on managing heart disease. Maybe you’ve even tried it. There are dozens of varieties on store shelves,…
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…
CBD and Your Endocannabinoid System: How it Works
Significant science is showing that chemical compounds in Cannabis sativa have beneficial properties. Regardless of how you may feel about the recreational use of marijuana (aka pot or weed), or even medical marijuana, these compounds, called cannabinoids, impact human health….
Thank You for Your Support in 2019 (and a Sneak Peek at 2020!)
Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for being in the front lines of taking back control of your health. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey to optimal health. Nothing makes me prouder than…
The Top 6 Probiotic Benefits for Women
Probiotics can support your health in so many areas, from heart health to mental health, allergies, and eczema. However, there is a wealth of probiotic benefits for women. From vaginal health to weight management and healthy bowel function, probiotics are…
