Why You’re Still Tired on Thyroid Medication
Fatigue despite hypothyroidism treatment? Learn how Functional Medicine explores deeper thyroid, adrenal, and nutrient issues when medication isn’t enough.
In an effort to share with the world, the multitude of alternative options to the conventional healthcare model, Drs. Jay & Lara Sweeney created San Antonio Family Integrative Health. Their collective desire is to help you take control of your health, and become the person you want to be.
Feeling Sluggish, Foggy, or Bloated? It Might Be “Dampness”
“Dampness” is a TCM concept that can relate to sluggishness, “stuck” feelings, weight gain, low energy, digestive problems, fatigue, and more. Using gentle therapies like dietary shifts, herbal formulas, and simple lifestyle changes, dampness can be cleared!
Chronic Infection, Autoimmune Disease… Or Both?
“I’ve had this cold/flu thing forever and it just won’t away.” Does this sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common concerns I hear, especially at this time of year. The question is, what is it? What’s going on? A Lingering Chronic Infection? On one hand, it could be…
3 Useful Tips For Surviving The Holidays With Dietary Restrictions
Dietary restrictions like gluten-free, dairy-free, and so on can be challenging to follow during the holidays and family gatherings. Here are some useful tips!
5 Simple Screenings For Early Dementia
Imagine that some of the simple, everyday laboratory tests your doctor orders might actually be useful as early Alzheimer’s Disease / dementia screening tools. And it’s true! They can be. Most conventional doctors aren’t aware of this. However, you can use them to your advantage! They can alert you to trouble ahead. Several lab tests may…
7 Ways To Boost Brain Health
Brain health is one of the most common concerns we’ve heard from our patients. Of course, they probably don’t realize it. They mention symptoms such as depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, and problems with focus and memory. These are all symptoms of poor brain health. They may even be signs of Alzheimer’s Disease or other…
November Is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month!
The month of November became known as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. Its campaign, Go Purple For A Purpose, also includes those who fill caretaking roles for people with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). At the time, the number of people known to have AD totaled less than 2 million, affecting less than 1% of the…
High Cholesterol? It Might Be Your Thyroid!
“My primary doctor says my cholesterol is too high, and he wants to put me on a statin drug.” That primary doctor, however, did not look further. He did not see that our patient is also gaining weight, losing her hair, and dreading the upcoming winter chill because her hands and feet turn to icicles.…
Do Inversion Tables Help Back Pain?
Inversion tables can carry risks; spinal decompression is a much better alternative!
7 Keys to Mastering Your Health With Functional Medicine
Learn about 7 key strategies for Mastering Your Health to beat chronic disease with Functional Medicine, practiced by Dr. Lara Sweeney!
