If you think twice before taking antibiotics or giving them to your children, you are not alone. On the one hand, they are excellent for helping kill or control the growth of harmful bacteria and have saved countless lives. On the other hand, there are risks involved in taking any type of antibiotics, even if […]
It’s that time of year again! If you’re looking for the perfect gift for that health-conscious special someone in your life, I’ve got you covered! Whether you want to splurge, or just need a couple of stocking-stuffers, this gift guide is for you! If you want to splurge… If you want to treat yourself to
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As a functional medicine physician, I spend a lot of time discussing the importance of the gut microbiome and its connection to nearly all chronic diseases. However, the gut isn’t the only part of the body with its own microbiome universe. For instance, did you know you have an oral (mouth) microbiome? And that it
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If you’re reading this article, chances are you have an autoimmune disease or know someone who does. These chronic conditions, once considered rare, have exploded in the last 30 years. Part of this is due to a better understanding of the over 80 autoimmune diseases in general and their symptoms. Which, up until recently, were
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There are so many things to think about when it comes to pregnancy. As a mom of 3 and doctor who specializes in preconception health, natural fertility, and supporting pregnant and postpartum women, I understand this intimately. Yet, choosing the best prenatal vitamin for your body (one of the most important factors for a healthy
With the popularity of gluten-free diets surging, many people ask me if they should consider going gluten-free. Although most questions regarding health and nutrition are highly individual, in the case of going gluten-free the answer is: yes, it might help a lot and probably can’t hurt! Especially if you’re dealing with any type of chronic
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It’s true, much of my life revolves around health and wellness. And many people will scoff at the idea of focusing on that even more. But the reality is: I struggle with an invisible disease, just like the rest of you with autoimmune illness. My healing has not been linear, and I recently experienced a
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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a very common type of bacterial infection of the bladder, urethra, ureters (tubes that propel urine from your kidneys to your bladder), and kidneys. They occur more often in females (though boys and men get them too), affecting 1 in 3 girls/women by age 24 and about 50% of all
Ask any functional medicine doctor where chronic disease begins, and you’ll typically hear one consistent answer: in the gut! So what the heck do I mean by stating that HPA axis dysfunction (whatever THAT is) may be even more important? I realize this is a bold statement, and may even sound contrary to what I’ve
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If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you may have been told that your condition is permanent and something “you’ll just have to live with”. However, after years of practicing functional medicine and battling my own digestive issues, I can tell you with confidence that IBS can be resolved (or at the very least, improved).
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