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.
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…
