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...
Mindfulness meditation is a simple form of meditation. This form of mindful meditation may also be referred to as "Insight Meditation" - to see things as they are. During the meditation, you observe everything around you without judgment. You are exercising...
Metabolic syndrome is an umbrella term used to describe a group of factors that raise the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Almost a quarter of adult Americans have metabolic syndrome, and we see many patients with the syndrome at our functional...
What does gut health have to do with hay fever or seasonal allergies? Probably a good deal more than you might think. Allergies and hay fever are an inappropriate defensive response to pollen and other substances. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, “Besides being…
If you are addressing your leaky gut by following the 5 R's and you're not seeing much progress, it could be that you're dealing with SIBO - small intestine bacterial overgrowth. SIBO (pronounced SEE-bo) is one of the causes of leaky gut, but the two vary in...
Hormone imbalances in women are prevalent. As many as 80% of women experience it during their lifetimes. Hormone imbalances for women can be extremely confusing and often happen so slowly that it’s difficult to know if a change has occurred. However, it’s essential to...
Have you ever been ignored by your doctor, had a problem dismissed as being “normal for your age” or “nothing to worry about for the time being?" Both can be considered an "it's all in your head diagnosis."It’s incredible how many stories women out there have about...
Hormonal changes can produce a wide range of physical and mental symptoms. Hormones are the chemical messengers that allow your body to function in harmony.During your reproductive years, women’s hormones cycle up and down every month naturally. As functional medicine...
Somewhere on your road to success, you’ll begin to understand that you are really never alone. There are amazing sources of strength and help everywhere you look—you just have to use them. You’ll have to look to find them and then know how to use them, but it beats...