Christine Maren D.O., IFMCP, Author at Dr. Christine Maren

A Functional Medicine Approach to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism

4 Comments / Featured Articles, Hormones, recent, Thyroid / By Christine Maren D.O., IFMCP

What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hashiomoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that, over time, destroys thyroid tissue and causes hypothyroidism. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. and affects a surprising number of people (mostly women) worldwide. Some sources say it is 10 times more common among women than men, and most …

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A Functional Medicine Doctor’s Clean Beauty Routine

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Clean Beauty is an Inside Job Through my own health journey, I came to an important conclusion: clean beauty is an inside job. When my health was at its worst, I had acne, rashes, bloating, weight gain, and inflammation. The glow was gone. Getting my health back was a long process that involved healing my …

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12 Tips for Surviving the Stomach Flu from a Doctor Mom

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Is the Stomach Flu an Actual Flu? Acute gastroenteritis is commonly known as the “stomach flu,” but it’s not actually the flu at all. According to the CDC, the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the U.S. are viruses called norovirus and rotovirus. However bacterial and parasitic infections may also be to blame. Sometimes these …

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Eat These 10 Foods to Support Detoxification

2 Comments / Detoxification, Featured Articles, Nutrition, recent / By Christine Maren D.O., IFMCP

Natural Detoxification Methods We live in a world where we are exposed to hundreds of toxins each day – in the form of pesticides, environmental chemicals, flame retardants, heavy metals, processed foods, stress and medications – to name a few. Certain people are more vulnerable to toxins due to their unique genetic makeup and biochemistry. …

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The Epidemic of Food Allergies & Sensitivities

3 Comments / Featured Articles, Nutrition, recent / By Christine Maren D.O., IFMCP

Food Allergies Are at an All Time High We have en epidemic of food allergies and sensitivities in this country. When I was in second grade, my teachers doled out salted peanuts as a reward. Can you imagine? It’s now the norm that classrooms are strictly nut-free because there’s at least one child who has …

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Lebanese Tabbouleh | with Gluten-free + Grain-free Options

Leave a Comment / Featured Articles, recent, Recipes / By Christine Maren D.O., IFMCP

Quinoa is a gluten free grain with a lot of protein, fiber, folate, iron and magnesium. It’s one of a few plant-based complete proteins. Did you know it’s a relative of Swiss chard, spinach and beets? This take on middle eastern tabbouleh pairs great with lamb.

Flu Season: 10 Natural Remedies You’ll Find in My Medicine Cabinet to Fight Influenza

Leave a Comment / Autoimmune, Featured Articles / By Christine Maren D.O., IFMCP

Cold and flu season typically hits in the fall and winter months as children are back to school and more of us are spending time indoors. In my household, our medicine cabinet is stocked with natural remedies to help us stay healthy and recover more quickly. Want to know my secret weapons? Read on… CDC …

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Addicted to Sugar (+ a guide to help you navigate sweeteners)

2 Comments / Nutrition, recent / By Christine Maren D.O., IFMCP

The massive intake of sugar in this country is one of the main drivers of chronic disease. Just like drug addiction, sugar causes real “food addiction” in some people, making it hard to stop. And how much is too much? In this article, I’ll explain the evidence and help you set a reasonable goal for daily sugar intake. You’ll also get access to a guide to help you make smart decisions about how much added sugar you consume on a daily basis.

How to Cook Your Way to Better Health (Even if You’re Busy!)

Leave a Comment / Nutrition, recent / By Christine Maren D.O., IFMCP

If you’re headed into the New Year with a plan to live healthier, start by cooking more meals at home. Home cooked meals are more nutrient dense and have fewer calories. I think that’s obvious, but a study from Johns Hopkins University published in 2015 backs it up. The study showed that home cooks consume fewer calories and less sugar. Interestingly, cooking at home was also associated with lower calorie intake when eating out.

But I get it – feeding your family home cooked meals is no easy task. Even harder when you have a J-O-B. Here’s how I do it.

My Story: How Pregnancy Struggles Helped Me Reclaim My Health

3 Comments / Detoxification, Mood, Pregnancy, recent / By Christine Maren D.O., IFMCP

Many of us practicing functional medicine have a personal health story that brought us here. My story became most apparent after pregnancy complications and recurrent miscarriage helped me to uncover underlying health issues associated with gut infections, food sensitivities, hypothyroidism and environmental toxins. I share my very personal experience because I want people who are struggling to know that there is hope. I want my patients to know that I can relate to what they are going through much of the time. I’ve been through a lot with my health – truly this story is just the beginning – and while it was a challenge, I’m thankful for the experience because it has made me a better physician.

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