While you have been sheltered in place, chances are you and your family have a few electronic devices that have turned into your new best friend. There is even a good chance you are reading this article on an electronic device. Are you wondering about the harmful effects of too much screen time? I learned […]
Ever had an upset stomach and noticed that peppermint can make your stomach feel better? Or maybe you were feeling tired and a peppermint gave you a little burst of energy? Have you walked into someone’s house and the smell of vanilla has made you instantly relax? The reason for these reactions lies in essential […]
By: Dr. Leila Doolittle, DC Candida is a form of yeast that lives throughout our bodies in small amounts: in our oral cavity, digestive tract, gut microbiome, and vaginal tract. When it is in a healthy balance with the good bacteria in the microbiome, it helps aid in healthy digestion and nutrient absorption. Problems can […]
By: Dr. Margaret Christensen MD, IFMCP, FACOG, ABOIM By now you are aware the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, a pandemic. The symptoms of COVID-19 range anywhere from none at all to life-threatening. It’s easy to be frightened when we see images on the news of hospital camps. But […]
By: Heidi Iratcabal ND, IFMCP, DPT According to the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of women’s health, autoimmune disease is ranked #1 in a top ten list of most popular health topics requested by callers to the National Women’s Health Information Center. Statistics show 1 in 12 women have an autoimmune disease and […]
By: Alicia Galvin MEd, RD, LD, CLT, IFNCP Picture this: You have struggled with gas, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation, abdominal pain, or reflux for years. You have been to all the medical specialists and gotten several tests, but all they can offer you is a diagnosis of IBS and a medication prescription because they cannot find […]
We have been getting many emails and calls regarding the “Coronavirus pandemic” and our clients wanting to know what to do. First of all, KEEP CALM and learn how to BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM. It’s what we teach you to do every day! The basics: Clean Food, Clean Air, Clean Water, Clear Mind. We recommend using nutrient […]
By: Zarana Parekh RD, LD, CLT Good nutrition is the foundation of good health. Food can be used as medicine because the true purpose of food is to provide information to the body so that it can function in the way it is designed to function. Food as medicine is the most trending approach in […]
Have you experienced muscle soreness throughout your body? Tenderness and pain? What about fatigue? (Let’s just admit most of us feel fatigued at some point during the week). Like many of you, I had chronic recurring muscle pain and tenderness all over and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It’s what led me to Functional Medicine in […]
