Hormone Health
How To Boost Your Energy & Stay Energized Throughout the Day
How To Boost Your Energy & Stay Energized Throughout the Day What does it take to get you through the day? More caffeine? More sugar? An emergency catnap? Many of my patients tell me that they never feel quite well-rested enough, no matter what they do, and as a society, we are more fatigued than…
Read MoreIt’s Not Just One Thing Making You Sick: Here’s Why That’s A Good Thing
It’s Not Just One Thing Making You Sick: Here’s Why That’s A Good Thing People don’t come to see me because they are feeling great. They come to see me, in my capacity as a functional medicine practitioner, because something is wrong. They have a particular health issue, or multiple issues, or just a general feeling…
Read MoreKefir: The Ancient Health Secret
Kefir: The Ancient Health Secret A fermented dairy drink that’s similar to but thinner than yogurt so you can drink it out of a glass, kefir is an ancient food that has made a modern comeback and now fills the shelves of health food stores and has become a buzzword in the health blogosphere. Kefir…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Underlying Causes Of Fibromyalgia
The Top 5 Underlying Causes Of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia affects millions of people, and mainstream medicine has little to offer in the way of meaningful solutions. This debilitating condition is known for symptoms such as chronic fatigue, depression, painful muscular points, and sleep disorders. In fact, what fibromyalgia is, in the world of conventional medicine, is…
Read MoreMy Favorite Tools To Restore Gut Health Naturally
My Favorite Tool For Restoring Gut Health Naturally Your gut is the foundation of your entire health. Even Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, knew thousands of years ago that ‘’all disease begins in the gut.’’ Everything from the bacterial composition of your microbiome to the permeability of your gut lining can influence even seemingly…
Read MoreCould Your Protein Powder Be Throwing Off Your Hormones?
Could Your Protein Powder Be Throwing Off Your Hormones? Protein powder can be a great way to bulk up the nutritional value of certain foods. For those on the go they can be added to smoothies to create a filling breakfast or added to baked goods. However, in my functional medicine clinic I often find my patients…
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 More13 Tips For Staying Healthy While Eating At A Restaurant
13 Tips For Staying Healthy While Eating At A Restaurant The average American eats out at restaurants four to five times per week, and everyone knows restaurant food isn’t usually health food, with its typically high salt, high sugar content. Many people worry that they’ll never be able to go to a restaurant again if…
Read MoreA Functional Medicine Guide To The Healing Powers Of Sea Salt
A Functional Medicine Guide To The Healing Powers Of Sea Salt Do you consider yourself well-traveled? Maybe you should take up scuba diving. A full 95 percent of our oceans remain unexplored, (1) and these vast seas contain 96 percent of all the Earth’s water, all bound up with sea salt, one of the most essential…
Read MoreThe Oceanic Adaptogen For Calming Inflammation, Balancing Hormones + Glowing Skin
The Oceanic Adaptogen For Calming Inflammation, Balancing Hormones + Glowing Skin Anyone who knows me knows my love for adaptogens. These powerful herb and plant medicines bring balance to any area of the body that is in need of support. I’ve also always been fascinated by the sheer vastness and seemingly never-ending depth of the ocean.…
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