An amazing discovery a few years ago revolutionized our ability to understand the gut and permeability and how this impacts a wide range of health conditions from cancer to autoimmune disease to inflammation and food sensitivities. This little molecule, Zonulin, has quite a story… Zonulin Is The “Doorway” To Leaky Gut Zonulin opens up…
Blueberry Health Benefits Blueberries are not only a low calorie snack; the blueberry is are also a great source of nutrients. New research suggests blueberries are a great way to naturally lower risk factors for cancers, enhance your memory, and achieve the optimal health we should all be striving for. Antioxidant rich A low calorie fruit which…
In the functional medicine world, we are all about preventive care. But, there aren't a ton of resources written on helpful testing – the sort to catch potential health conditions early or look deeper at the root cause of your symptoms.
What comes to mind when you think about your body's circulatory system? If images of your heart pumping blood through your blood vessels springs to mind, you’re certainly not incorrect. But your cardiovascular system is only half of the equation when it comes to your body's circulation. You see, healthy circulation relies on two separate…
Guest Blog by Dr. Anna Cabeca “I don’t feel like myself.” I hear this often in my practice among women struggling with hormone imbalance. They’re suffering wild mood swings: Irritable and snappy in the morning, depressed when the workday ends, and then anxious as bedtime approaches. Happiness rarely comes, and they can’t recall the last…
As we step into the first few months of 2020, it seems like everywhere you turn, someone is talking about the dreaded coronavirus. Talk of coronavirus has incited a rising panic – with people across the globe preparing for the worst.
Will I get Alzheimer's disease? Everything you need to know about the ApoE gene! Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that involves gradual cognitive decline. About 13% of people over 65 years old have Alzheimer's disease and nearly 45% of people over the age of 85 have it. (Source) Much evidence points to an…
If you’ve ever been to or lived in California, you might have noticed that there are cancer warnings on more products than anywhere else in the country. Now, when you reach for a bag of coffee beans, there is a warning that the coffee you’re about to buy may cause cancer. There are even warnings inside coffee shops on their signage. It’s enough to make you wonder if you should stop drinking coffee altogether.
Smell that coffee… mmmm! Why I'm a fan of Bulletproof coffee! I wake up around 4:50 am to the sound of my automatic Cuisinart coffee maker grinding fresh Upgraded coffee beans into the filter for a delicious fresh brew. There is nothing better than rubbing your eyes, rolling out of bed, and padding across…
We’re all familiar with the unpleasant side effects that come with getting sick. Whether it’s a cough, body aches, or unrelenting fatigue – we can all attest to the fact that being sick is no fun. But what happens when those unpleasant symptoms linger for not only weeks but months? And what happens when those…
