The Autoimmune Spectrum: Take Back Your Health
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!
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What are the Early Warning Signs of a Thyroid Problem?
Do you know how well your thyroid functions relate to every system in your body? Here are 10 warning signs of thyroid problems & the solutions to help!
Natural Joint Health Support
You are not destined to a life of sore, achy joints or relying on harsh NSAIDs to manage your pain. There are many ways to support joint health naturally.
New Alzheimer’s Research & Treatments
New Alzheimer’s research has revealed what functional medicine has known all along – You can prevent and halt Alzheimer’s disease.
9 Essential Nutrients Missing from Fruits & Veggies
Even when you follow a diet with leafy greens and brightly colored fruits and veggies, there are essential nutrients that are missing from your produce.
8 Foods to Help You Detox Naturally
Natural ways to detox date back thousands of years–all the way back to Hippocrates, who is known as the Father of Western Medicine.
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.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Symptoms and Causes
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, estimated to affect more than 10% of women of reproductive age.
Gut Health, PEA, and Your Endocannabinoid System
There’s a system that, until recently, has been helping us digest our food without us even knowing! This recently discovered system, the endocannabinoid system, may be just as vital to your body as your microbiome, particularly in supporting gut health….
7 Reasons to Avoid Pumpkin Spice Lattes this Fall
Avoid the 7 inflammatory and toxic ingredients in pumpkin spice lattes
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…
5 Benefits of Astaxanthin: Hype or Hope?
Do you know what astaxanthin (pronounced a-stə-ˈzan-thən) is? It’s a naturally occurring chemical called a carotenoid that’s found in a special type of algae. It was first isolated in 1983. This algae is one of salmon’s favorite foods and gives…
The Sleep Apnea Spectrum and What You Can Do About It
It’s estimated that 18 million people — mostly men — are affected by sleep apnea. Many people associate sleep apnea with obesity, age, and poor habits including smoking and overindulgence in alcohol. All of these may be true, however, there…
The Best Curcumin Supplement: Liposomal Curcumin
Do you know the difference between turmeric and curcumin? Turmeric is a root, or rhizome, native to India. It’s very similar to ginger, with a more pungent flavor. It has bright, reddish-orange flesh. Most of us here in the West…
Gluten, Leaky Gut, Gluten Intolerance, and Celiac Disease
Now, more than ever, it’s important to support those with celiac disease AND anyone with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. That’s because the prevalence of celiac disease and gluten intolerance or sensitivity has increased significantly over the last 50 years….
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….
The 4 Best Supplements My Autoimmune Patients Take
“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…
How Are Molecular Mimicry and Autoimmune Disease Related?
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…
5 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting, an ancient practice, has become a trending topic. I’ll tell you what it is and why it’s so popular. Hint: A number of recent studies show that fasting can have a beneficial effect on weight, glucose regulation, body…
4 Milk Alternatives to Try (and 4 to Avoid)
While some milk alternatives are incredibly nutritious and healthy for your body, others have some drawbacks..
