How to Eat Gluten-Free Outside The Home? A Practical Guide to Restaurants, Cross-Contamination, and Asking the Right Questions Eating gluten-free at home can feel relatively straightforward. You read your ingredient labels. You control the ingredients you use. You’re familiar with which cutting board and utensils you used, and you know where they’ve been and what…
Your lymphatic system is the system that doctors forgot. Neither medical doctors (MDs), doctors of chiropractic (DCs), or doctors of osteopathy (DOs) learn much about this system in school. Most people can tell you what the heart does. Most people know that the lungs bring oxygen into the body. Many people understand that the liver…
When most people develop eczema, acne, or another skin problem, their first instinct makes perfect sense: treat the skin. Apply a cream. Try a different lotion. Switch soaps. Maybe even change laundry detergents. Sometimes these approaches are exactly what’s needed. But for many people—both children and adults—the question eventually changes. “Why does this keep coming…
Pop quiz: how is your child’s digestive health? Many parents have been there. Your child says their stomach hurts. Again. Maybe it’s constipation. Maybe it’s loose stools. Maybe it’s bloating after meals. Maybe it’s simply “my tummy hurts.” You start wondering… Is this normal? Is something wrong? Should I be worried? Let’s Talk About Digestive…
Fatigue despite hypothyroidism treatment? Learn how Functional Medicine explores deeper thyroid, adrenal, and nutrient issues when medication isn’t enough.
“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!
“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…
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!
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…
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…
