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 treatment. The most common symptoms of SIBO are:
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 know the key symptoms so you can spot a problem during
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 these types of problems. Even in this
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 practitioners in Tulsa, OK, we often see that changes also commonly occur during the
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 the heck out of not having
One thing that stands in the way of success is the inability to believe in ourselves. We’ve touched on this in the attitude sections, but there’s more to it than just having a positive attitude. You must believe in yourself. You can do it. “So how do I do THAT?” You might be asking us
In his book, The Winning Attitude, John C. Maxwell, noted author and speaker tells us that a positive attitude is: The “advance man” of our true selves Inward roots but outward fruits Our best friend or worst enemy More honest and more consistent than our words An outward look based on past experiences A thing
Many people feel insecure when they think about making changes to their lives. This fear and insecurity often stop people from transforming their personal characteristics and building self-esteem. However, the fear of change then is often an illusory state of mind. In order to be really successful in life, it’s important to challenge your fears
What is anxiety? – is a question asked by many people trying to understand the difference between this illness and others. Today, we will discuss some of the most FAQs on anxiety. Is Anxiety an Illness? Is anxiety an illness and ailment? Could it be a disorder? Yes, anxiety is classed as all three, depending