The thyroid is a small yet powerful gland, and its dysfunction can cause significant problems to the body such as weight changes, fatigue, and muscles aches. These symptoms often send those suffering to a doctor in search of relief for thyroid dysfunction. The difficulty in treating thyroid disorders, though, lies with most doctors addressing only
Magnesium is one of the essential micronutrients involved in over 300 biochemical processes in the human body. Magnesium supports healthy bowels and bones, aids cognitive function, relaxes aching muscles, and supports cardiovascular health. It also supports a relaxed and calm mood which is essential when getting a good night’s sleep. Our functional medicine team in
With over 300,000 people infected with Lyme disease every year, there are a whole host of potential effects on your body including your immune system. Although this number is huge, Lyme disease often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Our functional medicine experts in Tulsa, OK, are here to help you begin your journey back to health.
Many factors can lead to a leaky gut. These include a poor diet, chemicals used in our food supply, over-reliance on antibiotics, steroids, and more. One way to find out if you have a leaky gut is to do a functional stool analysis to assess your gut health. Bear in mind that a leaky gut
Turmeric is a root grown in India and, until recently, has been used as a cooking spice in the West. Yet, it has a long history of effectiveness in eastern medicine for medical treatments such as wounds, acne, inflammation, colds, and UTIs. It has gained popularity globally because of its various health benefits. It has
Many who suffer from anxiety and depression take medication to relieve their pain. Doctors may prescribe antidepressants, tranquilizers and sleeping tablets for your condition. But at Functional Nutrition Resources in Tulsa, OK, we believe that there are healthier alternatives that can be used in attacking anxiety and depression. Exercise for anxiety and depression Exercise is
Everybody experiences symptoms of anxiety from time to time. Getting married, going to a job interview, and the loss of a loved one can all cause anxious feelings in all of us. Then there are those of us who experience anxious feelings on a frequent or constant basis. There are also those of us whose
Boosting your immune system is one of the key strategies for safeguarding your health, aging more gracefully, and preventing chronic illnesses. While there is a lot of faulty health advice out there (much of it not based on science or fact) in this blog we’ll bust a few myths. We will share what we know
Stress is a normal part of modern daily life, but most people are not aware of the negative consequences of stress and their immune system—until it is too late. Some people can cope with stress better than others, while others take practical steps to reduce their stress each day to diminish its wear and tear
Hormones… they certainly don’t get much respect at times. What do they have to do with happiness? Actually, hormones play a big role in this feeling. We are wise to learn about what factors they play in this area and what we can do to capitalize on them. At Functional Nutrition Resources in Tulsa, OK,