“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…
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…
“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.…
Inversion tables can carry risks; spinal decompression is a much better alternative!
Learn about 7 key strategies for Mastering Your Health to beat chronic disease with Functional Medicine, practiced by Dr. Lara Sweeney!
Most people have heard the terms “adrenal fatigue” and “adrenal stress”. Sometimes, these two terms get combined under one umbrella term known as “adrenal dysfunction”. However, fewer people have a clear understanding of the difference between adrenal fatigue and adrenal stress. Many use them interchangeably; this is not exactly correct. Functional Medicine offers a fantastic…
To appreciate what Functional Medicine can do, we like to use an analogy which everyone in Texas can relate to: a building, its foundation, the soil underneath, what happens when the foundation shifts, and the various repair options available.
