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Gluten Sensitivity: Understanding the Condition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Gluten sensitivity affects millions worldwide, yet it is often misunderstood. Unlike celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder, gluten sensitivity does not damage the small intestine but can still cause digestive issues, fatigue, and other health symptoms. This article provides a comprehensive... Read More
10 Enzyme-Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet for Better Digestion and Health 10 Enzyme-Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet for Better Digestion and Health Enzymes play a crucial role in breaking down food and making nutrients available for absorption, which can help reduce symptoms like bloating, gas, and indigestion. Adding enzyme-rich... Read More
H Pylori: How to Identify the Signs and Get the Right Treatment H. pylori, short for Helicobacter pylori, is a bacteria that affects the stomach lining. It can lead to digestive discomfort and potentially more serious conditions like ulcers and gastritis. Despite being one of the most common infections worldwide, many people... Read More
What are the Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agents for Pain Relief In general, we have our COX pathways. Now, Arachidonic acid can feed those pathways. A lot of excess, junky, refined Omega-6 from animal products can definitely feed those pathways. That sets the table like gas in the kitchen where a... Read More
Collagen Diet: Collagen-Rich Foods for Healthy Joints, and Skin We know collagen is going to help with the joints because we know half of your bones are protein. We need good building blocks for our cartilaginous tissue and ligamentous tissue. Frankly, most people get most of their protein from... Read More
Natural Herbs and Foods to Help Fight Stress How Stress Impacts the Body Stress isn’t just an emotional experience—it’s a full-body event. Chronic stress affects every major system in the body, from spiking your cortisol to upsetting your stomach. When your stress response is activated, it diverts energy... Read More
Vitamin D Benefits You Should Know: Immunity, Inflammation & More Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” but its benefits go far beyond bone health. In functional medicine, we recognize vitamin D as a key immune modulator that plays a vital role in defending the body against infections, reducing... Read More
Natural Nutrients to Boost Serotonin for Better Mood and Sleep How to Naturally Increase Serotonin and Why It Matters If you've been struggling with mood swings, poor sleep, chronic stress, or low energy, your serotonin levels may be out of balance. Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter that supports emotional well-being,... Read More
Effective Ways to Increase Your Vitamin D Levels (And Why It Matters for Your Health) Have you ever wondered why viruses seem to strike harder during the winter months?Back in the 1980s, researcher Edgar Hope-Simpson proposed that a seasonal stimulus — such as reduced sunlight exposure — was closely linked to spikes in respiratory infections, including... Read More
The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Estrogen Levels are High – Men & Women! Think high estrogen is only a women’s issue? Think again. Elevated estrogen levels can cause significant health problems in both men and women—from mood swings and weight gain to infertility and even increased cancer risk. Whether you’re struggling with irregular... Read More
Top 5 Warning Signs of Hormonal Imbalance Hormones control nearly every aspect of physical and emotional health—mood, energy, weight, sleep, fertility, and more. When hormones are out of balance, your body sends signals. Unfortunately, many people dismiss these early symptoms until they escalate into serious issues like infertility,... Read More
How To Enhance and Support Fertility with Functional Medicine | Podcast #332 There are two main methods for getting pregnant and if you've struggled with conceiving then you've likely looked into and/or pursued traditional medicine. This doesn't necessarily make you healthier, but your doctors will try to change your hormones to encourage... Read More