Brain Health
How To Prevent + Treat Nausea, Naturally: A Functional Medicine Perspective
How To Prevent + Treat Nausea, Naturally: A Functional Medicine Perspective We are all familiar with the feeling of nausea. What starts as a sour stomach can leave you hovering over the toilet vomiting up your latest meal – an unpleasant description for an equally unpleasant situation. A virus, motion sickness, or food poisoning are…
Read MorePharmaceutical Overload: Why You Might Not Need That Prescription
Pharmaceutical Overload: Why You Might Not Need That Prescription There is no question that the pharmaceutical industry makes a profit. According to the World Health Organization, the global pharmaceuticals market is worth $300 billion annually, and that figure is expected to rise to $400 billion within the next three years. But what happens when medical…
Read MoreSiberian Ginseng: The Detoxifying, Immune-Boosting Herb You Need To Know About
Siberian Ginseng: The Detoxifying, Immune-Boosting Herb You Need To Know About In the world of adaptogens – plant medicines with medicinal properties that restore balance to almost any area of the body – there are a few superstars that boost wellness in multiple ways. As a functional medicine practitioner, it is my job to uncover the…
Read MoreThe 9 Genes That Can Determine Your Health
The 9 Genes That Can Determine Your Health Your genetics influence almost every aspect of your health. Everything from your weight, mood, hormones, and immune system can be traced back to your DNA. As humans we want to know as much about ourselves as possible and because of this the demand for direct-to-consumer genetic testing…
Read MoreHow To Take Advantage Of The Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Of Turmeric (Turmeric For Inflammation)
How To Take Advantage Of The Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Of Turmeric From all the buzz the health food world gives the humble yellow spice called turmeric, you would think if you’ve got 99 problems, turmeric could solve about 86 of them. But is it true, or is it hype? Is turmeric as amazing as everyone says…
Read MoreDo Women Need More Carbs Than Men? A Functional Medicine Expert Explains
Do Women Need More Carbs Than Men? A Functional Medicine Expert Explains It’s a buzzword you can hardly help from hearing these days, especially if you follow the latest wellness trends: Keto. That’s short for ketogenic, or the ketogenic diet, and right now, it’s the hottest new diet in the news and on bookstore shelves.…
Read MoreCrush Your Food Cravings With This Definitive Guide
Crush Your Food Cravings With This Definitive Guide What are you craving? Chocolate for your sweet tooth? The crunch and salt of a bag of chips? The carby comfort of a bowl of pasta? Have you ever wondered why you have those cravings in the first place, or if your cravings could be a hidden…
Read MoreThe Fascinating Science Of CBD Oil & The Endocannabinoid System
The Fascinating Science Of CBD Oil & The Endocannabinoid System CBD oil has exploded in the wellness world and can be found in everything from chocolate, to supplements, to beauty products. While it does have something to do with marijuana, you don’t need to worry about getting high. Let me explain. The Basics of CBD…
Read MoreThe Best Supplements To Elevate A Ketogenic Diet
The Best Supplements To Elevate A Ketogenic Diet The ketogenic diet has gone from virtually unknown to mainstream in record time. It may seem like everyone you know is trying this easy-to-follow diet, that makes weight loss a snap, and may quickly resolve symptoms of less-than-optimal health. As a functional medicine practitioner, the ketogenic diet…
Read MoreAll About Ashwagandha: The Wellness World’s Most-Loved Adaptogen
All About Ashwagandha: The Wellness World’s Most-Loved Adaptogen One of the wellness world’s favorite tools these days are adaptogens – powerful herb and plant medicines that help the body adapt to stress and regain balance. Health-oriented businesses love to highlight these plant substances – from Ginseng and Holy Basil to medicinal mushrooms – by creating…
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