Gut & Brain Health
The Top 5 Reasons a Traditional Diet Helps in the First 30–60 Days
A traditional diet stops the vicious cycle of blood sugar crashes, gut dysfunction, chronic inflammation, stress chemistry, and toxicity.
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Gut & Brain Health
5 Key Benefits of Ketones That Go Far Deeper Than Energy
When we think of ketones, most of us picture the body in a fat-burning state, using ketones as a clean
Thyroid & Hashimoto's
5 Pillars of Thyroid Resiliency & Metabolic Balance
For too long, conventional medicine has approached thyroid dysfunction as a hormone problem, prescribing synthetic medication as the primary solution. But the truth is, your thyroid is not broken—it’s responding to deeper imbalances in your gut, immune system, metabolism, and nervous system.
The Live Clean Method is built on a root-cause approach, focusing on 5 essential pillars to restore thyroid function, balance hormones, and revitalize energy—without relying on band-aid solutions.
The Ketogenic Diet
Why Sodium is Important on a Low-Carb or Ketogenic Diet
While the “news” may suggest limiting salt, this advice is usually based on high-carb, processed-food diets. On a low-carb or ketogenic diet, your body requires more sodium to stay balanced and healthy. Adding a moderate amount of sodium can help stabilize your blood pressure and prevent other symptoms like fatigue or dizziness.
Autoimmunity
Hypothyroidism: Recognizing the Symptoms and Differentiating Between Hashimoto’s and Glandular Hypothyroid
It’s essential to evaluate thyroid function with a full panel, including TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and thyroid antibodies.
Sugar, Stress & Hormones
The Top 3 Underlying Root Causes of PCOS and How to Address Them with Functional Medicine
By understanding the underlying factors contributing to PCOS, we can develop personalized strategies that promote healing and restore balance.
Functional Medicine
The Science of Autophagy: Cellular Self-Renewal and Longevity
Autophagy, from the Greek for “self-eating,” is a sophisticated cellular process that plays a critical role in maintaining homeostasis and promoting longevity.
Functional Medicine
Top 5 Red Flags to Watch Out For When Choosing a Functional Medicine Practice
Not all functional medicine practices are the same. This post will help you identify five key red flags that can indicate whether a practice is the right fit for you.
Autoimmunity
The Hidden Connection: How Blood Sugar Issues Fuel Inflammation and Autoimmunity
Understanding the connection between insulin resistance, inflammation, and autoimmunity is a powerful tool in taking control of your health.
The Ketogenic Diet
The Shocking Truth About Metabolic Health: 88% of Americans Are Unhealthy—Here’s How to Fix It
It’s a staggering statistic: 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. Here’s how to fix it.
Gut & Brain Health
Is Histamine Intolerance an Issue for You?
Histamine intolerance occurs when the body has difficulty breaking down and metabolizing histamine, leading to an accumulation of histamine in the body.
Functional Medicine
What are Plant Toxins?
Plant toxins are naturally occurring chemical compounds produced by various plants as a defense mechanism against herbivores, pathogens, and other potential threats.
Gut & Brain Health
What are Oxylates?
Oxalates, or oxalic acid, are naturally occurring compounds found in many plant-based foods. Oxalates are not inherently “bad” for everyone, but they can pose health concerns for some individuals in certain situations.
Autoimmunity
Understanding Hashimoto’s: Signs and Symptoms
If you have thyroid symptoms, let’s differentiate whether it’s Hashimoto’s – an autoimmune condition OR it’s Hypothyroidism due to glandular fatigue.
Functional Medicine
Nine Mind-Blowing Health Facts Everyone Needs to Know!
We All Need to be Paying Attention! Nine Mind-Blowing Health Facts! 88% of Americans are Metabolically Unhealthy According to researchers
Gut & Brain Health
To Dairy or Not to Dairy?
Is Diary Really that Bad for Us? Dairy is one of those foods (like cholesterol and saturated fat) that has
Autoimmunity
The Typical Thyroid Story
The Typical Thyroid Story The thyroid patient has a special place in my heart when it comes to the current
Sugar, Stress & Hormones
What does “Low T” mean to you?
Andropause, “Low T”, typically occurs between ages of 40 and 60 and is associated with a variety of symptoms including changes in body composition, mood, energy levels, sex drive, muscle tone, and overall vigor.
The Ketogenic Diet
Five Sources of Fuel
In this video, I explain the 5 sources of Fuel and in which order the body is going to burn these fuel sources. This is helpful if you are trying to lose weight.
Gut & Brain Health
Healthy Hormone Balance
Did you know that your gut flora is an endocrine organ and plays a critical role in helping you balance your hormones.
Autoimmunity
Building a Strong Immune System
Inflammation gets a bad wrap these days, but let’s be clear – Inflammation is a very important job of the immune system and is a very good thing!
Functional Medicine
Functional Blood Chemistry
Rather than waiting for a condition to be clinically diagnosable and then warranting a specific medication, in this model our goal is to address the underlying mechanism that is dysfunctional early enough to negate the disease process.
Autoimmunity
Six hypothyroid patterns often overlooked
IIf you’re struggling with thyroid symptoms and have been told your labs are “normal,” it may be time for a more comprehensive approach. Functional medicine offers an in-depth look at thyroid function, focusing on the root causes of imbalance rather than masking symptoms with medication.
Whether it’s improving gut health, detoxifying the liver, balancing hormones, or managing stress, a functional medicine approach to thyroid health can help you regain energy, vitality, and well-being.
If you’re ready to dig deeper into your thyroid health and uncover hidden imbalances, let’s start the journey together. You deserve to feel your best—and we’re here to help make that happen
Functional Medicine
Blood Chemistry: Functional Ranges vs Lab Ranges
With functional blood chemistry analysis, your health is evaluated based on what is possible for your body, not what is “normal” for a population struggling with chronic illness. If you’ve been told you’re “fine” but don’t feel well, it may be time to dig deeper and uncover the true story behind your symptoms.
Autoimmunity
Preventing and Reversing Autoimmune Conditions
There’s clear direction for those struggling with autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, Celiac Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Multiple Sclerosis. New research has unlocked strategies that help both prevent and reverse these conditions, equipping patients and practitioners with powerful tools for honest healing.
Functional Medicine
Is Functional Medicine Right for You?
Functional medicine provides an alternative for those who are tired of simply managing symptoms and want to achieve lasting health by addressing the deeper imbalances at play.
Autoimmunity
The Science: Understanding Autoimmunity
Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system loses its ability to differentiate between its own tissues and harmful invaders. This confusion leads to the immune system attacking healthy tissues, causing chronic inflammation and damage.
The Ketogenic Diet
Quality Fats on a Ketogenic Diet
However, not all ketogenic diets are created equal, and just because a food is “keto-friendly” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s optimal for health.
Sugar, Stress & Hormones
The Role of the Adrenals in Perimenopause
Maintaining healthy adrenal function during menopause is essential for a smoother transition and overall well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of adrenal health, how the adrenals take on hormone production after menopause, the concept of the Pregnenolone Steal, and the role of healthy fats in supporting hormone balance.
The Ketogenic Diet
What is the Ketogenic Diet?
Whether you’re interested in weight loss, cognitive enhancement, or improving metabolic health, the ketogenic diet provides a scientifically-backed, sustainable approach to achieving better health.
Gut & Brain Health
Resolving Brain-Related Disorders with a Ketogenic Diet
By shifting your body into a state of ketosis, where it primarily burns fat for fuel, you provide your brain with a clean, efficient energy source. This reduces inflammation, supports mitochondrial health, and enhances the brain’s ability to perform, protect, and even repair itself.
Functional Medicine
Systems Medicine: How Functional Medicine & Chinese Medicine Are Similar
Both can be understood as forms of “Systems Medicine,” where the body’s interconnected systems must be functioning optimally for us to experience vitality and the full expression of life.
Gut & Brain Health
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
What is Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut)? Many environmental triggers cause inflammation in the gut, which eventually leads to intestinal permeability,
Detoxification
Chemical Toxicity
Living a detox lifestyle is not about creating a bubble around ourselves but rather about making informed choices to decrease our toxic load.
Detoxification
This is your Brain…on SUGAR
The truth is that sugar acts much like a drug in our brains, lighting up the nucleus accumbens, a critical part of the brain’s reward pathway.
Gut & Brain Health
All disease begins in the gut
Hippocrates’ view of the gut as central to health speaks not only to the physical body but also to the interconnectedness of life itself.
Autoimmunity
Is it your Thyroid or your Immune System?
The root of the problem matters. Understanding the difference between autoimmune and glandular hypothyroidism is crucial for both diagnosis and treatment.
Gut & Brain Health
Is your brain on fire?
Understanding that brain inflammation is at the heart of depression and neurodegenerative diseases allows us to approach mental and cognitive health in a new light.
Detoxification
What is MTHFR and why does it matter?
By embracing dietary and lifestyle modifications, you can improve methylation. While genes load the gun, environment and lifestyle pull the trigger—by taking control of these factors, you can rewrite your health story.