Otoliths are among the most powerful sensory receptors in the brain for certain types of information, particularly regarding gravity and linear acceleration, but whether they are the “most powerful” overall depends on the context and the sensory system being considered. Why Otoliths Are Powerful: Direct Connection to Primitive Brain Centers: The vestibular system, including the […]
chronic fatigue
Did you know that the health of your gut can impact your mental health? The gut-brain connection is a complex and fascinating link between the gut and the brain, and it plays a significant role in our overall well-being. The gut-brain connection is the bidirectional communication pathway between the central nervous system and the enteric […]
Dysautonomia and Anxiety
Dysautonomia is a term used to describe a group of conditions in which the autonomic nervous system (ANS) does not function properly. The ANS is responsible for controlling the body’s involuntary functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. When the ANS is not functioning correctly, it can cause a range of symptoms, including […]
Healthy Aging: How Can We Promote Longevity?
HEALTHY AGING: HOW CAN WE PROMOTE LONGEVITY? Now that I have entered my 6th decade of life I have given more thought on how to promote longevity. My concerns are not only memory and balance but actually how does my body look on the inside. Generally labs have been pretty good and so […]
Functional Medicine – What is it?
Functional Medicine is the 21st century approach to evaluating and treating patients. It is based upon treating individuals for imbalances that can occur due to inflammation, hormones, detoxification, digestion, toxicity, or emotions, rather than treating them for isolated diseases. It is not about labels, but rather identifying the underlying causes of the dysfunction and not […]
Gut Health
Conditions like Leaky Gut, SIBO, H. Pylori, Hypochlorhydria or lack of digestive enzymes or bile salts can stimulate food sensitivities and autoimmunities. Gut health needs to be addressed to help heal the body and restore proper function. In part because 70% of the immune system resides in the gut. What is Leaky Gut? The gut […]