Are you considering going on a special diet, such as the Autoimmune Paleo diet, the leaky gut diet, the SCD diet, or the GAPS diet? The thought of a major diet change can bring feelings Read More
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How to go gluten-free the right way
Anyone concerned with health and wellness has heard about the gluten-free diet. Eliminating gluten is critical for those who have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. What many gluten-free newcomers don’t realize is that many common gluten-free foods Read More
The functional medicine approach to high blood pressure
The most commonly diagnosed medical condition in the United States is high blood pressure, or hypertension, and blood pressure medications are among the top 10 most commonly prescribed drugs. However, these medications can cause undesirable Read More
How stress harms the body and what to do about it
Did you know that approximately two-thirds of all doctor’s office visits are for stress-related complaints? Stress is the body’s reaction to any situation that is demanding or dangerous. When we experience stress, the body responds by making adrenal Read More
Why some people need to avoid nightshades
If you’re following the strict leaky gut or autoimmune diet, you may have noticed nightshades are on the list of foods to avoid. Many common and much-loved vegetables belong to the nightshade family, including eggplants, Read More
Valentine’s gift ideas for a loved one with a chronic illness
Valentine’s Day can be tough on those with chronic illness. Have you thought about how to express your affection for someone you love who lives with a chronic illness? Chronic illness is at an all-time high in Read More
Gluten can cause depression, anxiety, brain fog and other brain disorders
Do you suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, brain fog, memory loss, or other brain-based issues? While conventional medicine turns to drug treatments, recent research points to poor gut health as the root of mental illness. Read More
How gut bacteria make you thin or fat
Obesity has long been blamed on laziness and lack of will power, but exciting new research shows the composition of your gut bacteria, which may have been set since birth, can play a deciding role Read More