LOCAL CLINICIAN RECOGNIZED AS an IFM Certified practitioner of The Institute for Functional Medicine’s Certification Program (IFMCP) Dr. J. Lara Sweeney, DC Joins Elite Group of IFM Certified Practitioners 26-May-2017, Federal Way, WA – The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine, is pleased to announce Dr. J. Lara Sweeney…
At first glance, it might seem cliché: a Phoenix, rising from the ashes, a common choice of insignia for a healthcare clinic. However, with a second glance and on second thought, one can clearly see that it’s a little different from the rest. It’s not your typical Phoenix. And that’s because we’re not your typical…
Weight gain has been a bane of our existence in our current society. It’s frustrating, especially when you’re trying to follow all the rules and do everything right. Well, sometimes it’s not as simple as counting your calories or spending hours in the gym. In the last post,I mentioned three major reasons why someone would…
Natural Weight Loss. One of the most common questions people ask is, “how do I lose weight?” Indeed, most of us are carrying around a few extra pounds. If you are, you’re not alone; two-thirds of the US population is now officially overweight. Before moving further, I need to make an important point. There is…
A reader writes: Is there any way to supplement serotonin? I used to be such a happy person; now I am very angry…irritable…depressed. I MISS the happy-go-lucky girl that I was. I am so sorry to hear that you’re going through such a hard time. Unfortunately, there is no quick fix, but you do have…
“My doctor informed me that I had gastritis and prescribed me medication. Are there foods I can eat or herbs I can take that will help heal my stomach lining?” There are indeed. Some people are going to chime in: “Marshmallow!” “Glutamine!” “Slippery elm!” But before we get to that, a more important question to…
From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)…“Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black legged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous…
