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.
It’s essential to evaluate thyroid function with a full panel, including TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and thyroid antibodies.
By understanding the underlying factors contributing to PCOS, we can develop personalized strategies that promote healing and restore balance.
Autophagy, from the Greek for “self-eating,” is a sophisticated cellular process that plays a critical role in maintaining homeostasis and promoting longevity.
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.
Understanding the connection between insulin resistance, inflammation, and autoimmunity is a powerful tool in taking control of your health.
It’s a staggering statistic: 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. Here’s how to fix it.
Histamine intolerance occurs when the body has difficulty breaking down and metabolizing histamine, leading to an accumulation of histamine in the body.
Plant toxins are naturally occurring chemical compounds produced by various plants as a defense mechanism against herbivores, pathogens, and other potential threats.
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.
If you have thyroid symptoms, let’s differentiate whether it’s Hashimoto’s – an autoimmune condition OR it’s Hypothyroidism due to glandular fatigue.
We All Need to be Paying Attention! Nine Mind-Blowing Health Facts! 88% of Americans are Metabolically Unhealthy According to researchers
Is Diary Really that Bad for Us? Dairy is one of those foods (like cholesterol and saturated fat) that has
The Typical Thyroid Story The thyroid patient has a special place in my heart when it comes to the current
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.
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.
Did you know that your gut flora is an endocrine organ and plays a critical role in helping you balance your hormones.
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!
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.
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
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut)? Many environmental triggers cause inflammation in the gut, which eventually leads to intestinal permeability,
Living a detox lifestyle is not about creating a bubble around ourselves but rather about making informed choices to decrease our toxic load.
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.
Hippocrates’ view of the gut as central to health speaks not only to the physical body but also to the interconnectedness of life itself.
The root of the problem matters. Understanding the difference between autoimmune and glandular hypothyroidism is crucial for both diagnosis and treatment.
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.
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.
We all carry trillions of bacteria in our guts, with as many as a thousand different strains making up our unique “bacterial fingerprint.”
Feeling Tired All the Time? You Might Be Dealing with Adrenal Fatigue If you’re constantly feeling drained, you might be
People are looking for practitioners who offer truly comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment plans, and non-invasive ways to catch issues early. This shift in mindset is where functional medicine comes in—a space where thorough lab tests, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and a deep understanding of the body are at the forefront of care.
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