SIBO: The Gut Brain Connection The gut and the brain are in constant communication and if one is not functioning properly the other is not working at its best. Conditions such as SIBO are signs of a dysfunctional brain-gut axis. If you have bloating or distension following meals, constipation or irregular bowel movements, intolerance to […]
Functional Medicine
Brain Health: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Do you experience brain fog? Depression? Anxiety? Are you sleeping ok? Is it difficult focusing on tasks? Remembering names? Do you need coffee every morning or a few drinks at night? Are you wired and tired? Is your energy diminishing throughout out day? You are not alone! In America we have an epidemic. One out […]
Hashimoto’s: A Comprehensive Approach
Hashimoto’s After years of not feeling well your Doctor finally runs the Thyroid Antibody Test, TPO and tells you that you have Hashimoto’s. The emotional roller coaster and array of symptoms to include but not limited to fatigue, cold extremities, weight gain, joint pain, sleep issues , hormonal imbalances and hair falling out that has […]
ANXIETY: GENETIC COMPONENT GAD TO GABA
Anxiety is one of the most prevalent conditions is America today. There are many theories as to why this rise has occurred. Is it our stressful lifestyle, the increased exposure to food additives, pesticides, heavy metals? Probably a little bit of everything; and Glutamate, GABA and GAD are certainly at the core of the discussion. […]
Type 2 Diabetes: Can It Be Reversed?
Diabetes Type 2: How It Affects Neuropathy And Can It Be Reversed? Type 2 Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood stream. Insulin, which is the hormone that allows for the transfer of glucose into the cell, becomes resistant at the cell not allowing glucose from the blood into […]
Metabolic Syndrome: Diabetes, Obesity and Fatigue
Metabolic Syndrome affects nearly one third of all adults putting them at a greater risk for heart attack, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Individuals with metabolic syndrome generally live a sedentary lifestyle and have poor dietary habits. What Is Metabolic Syndrome? If an individual has 3 of these 5 risk factors they have metabolic syndrome […]