I’m sure you’ve heard all about outdoor air pollution and how it can negatively affect your health, but did you know that the air you breathe inside your home can have similar effects? In fact, it can be even more toxic than stepping foot outside. And recent research is finding that polluted indoor air may…
Ever wondered how ticks have an uncanny ability to find you, even in the vast expanse of the great outdoors? The answer to exactly how these creepy crawlers pull off their sneaky maneuvers might just shock you – literally! You see, as it turns out, ticks can actually fly through the air and magnetize themselves…
Ever experienced a day when getting out of bed feels like a monumental feat, as if you’ve just run a marathon in your sleep? Or found yourself wondering why a good night’s rest hasn’t rejuvenated you the way it used to? If the mere thought of checking off your to-do list leaves you utterly drained,…
Your brain is an intricate and remarkable organ that makes you uniquely you. Our brain is the powerhouse that controls every thought we think, emotion we feel, and action we take. And this delicate network between our ears is uniquely susceptible to a toxin that’s become a growing concern in our increasingly toxic world. The…
Have you ever spent time in someone’s home or in a building that made you feel….off? Maybe it felt like you had the energy sucked right out of you. Or perhaps you felt an intense surge of sadness or anxiety. You couldn’t quite put your finger on it but something about setting foot inside the…
Your body is like a finely-tuned machine – with every cell in your body working in harmony to keep you alive and maintain a delicate equilibrium. But, in our modern world that’s a whirlwind of chemicals, stressors, and sedentary living, even the most finely-tuned systems can use a little support. That’s why supporting your body’s…
*This post was sponsored by Aires Tech. Take a peek at your surroundings. Whether you’re cozying up at home, taking a break at the gym, logging in hours at work, or are on the go, I can all but guarantee you can point out at least a handful of technological devices nearby. In fact, there’s…
Have you ever heard the phrase “seeing is believing”? This old saying refers to the fact that, in general, you need to see something before you can accept that it really exists or occurs. But the problem is, sometimes, we don’t have the means to clearly “see” what’s really going on beneath the surface. This…
It’s no secret that we live in a highly toxic world – with toxic compounds lurking just about everywhere we turn. The good news is, our bodies have some pretty complex systems in place to help us filter out, eliminate, and detox these compounds. But the bad news is, we may be exposed to such…
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what infrared energy is, what it does within our bodies, how it can supercharge your health, and most importantly – how you can best harness this infrared energy to elevate your health from the inside out.
What comes to mind when you hear the word histamine? If allergy-soothing over-the-counter antihistamine drugs like Benadryl pop into your head, chances are histamine hasn’t given you much trouble other than a few runny noses in the spring. But if you’re someone who’s struggled with things like severe allergies, histamine intolerance, mast cell activation syndrome…
Keeping our homes clean, disinfected, and somewhat tidy is just a natural part of day-to-day life right? And “cleaning” our homes often comes with using cleaning products like disinfectants, detergents, aerosol sprays, and sanitizers to name a few. While these products may certainly clean, disinfect, and banish all kinds of grime and germs, when it…
Chances are you’ve heard terms like “toxin-free”, “low-tox”, or “clean” thrown around a time or two when referring to certain products. But what do these terms even mean? And why are they important? It all boils down to environmental toxins – harmful compounds that are more often than not lurking in many conventional products. In…
What comes to mind when you think of ways to be proactive about your health? If things like a healthy diet, exercise, and getting plenty of sleep pop into your head, you’re certainly not wrong. But there’s one often overlooked step that, as a Functional Medicine Doctor, I always recommend as one of the most…
Today, we’re going to dive into exactly what a highly sensitive person is, the great and not-so-great aspects of being so sensitive, and most importantly – some ways you can leverage your sensitivity to make it one of your most valuable and powerful strengths.
What do migraines, skin rashes, and digestive issues all have in common? They can all be triggered by a complex condition known as mast cell activation syndrome – a tricky imbalance that causes some of your immune cells to begin malfunctioning. Getting to the root cause of this perplexing condition and its troubling symptoms can…
Making the decision to grow your family and plan for a baby is no doubt an incredibly exciting season of life. But there’s a sneaky, often-overlooked factor that can make trying to conceive an uphill battle and even have potentially harmful effects on your growing baby. This stealthy, often-overlooked factor I’m referring to is a…
Have you ever had someone tell you something is “all in your head”? Or been dismissed as dramatic or even delusional when you try to explain how you’re feeling? This is the unfortunate reality for many people who struggle with an “invisible illness” known as multiple chemical sensitivities. But as it turns out, telling those…
While we’d all like to think of our bodies as our own, the truth is a little bit more complicated than that. You see, our bodies are cohabitated by trillions of microorganisms that collectively make up your microbiome. While it’s obvious that these microscopic organisms rely on us to survive, what’s less obvious is that…
Modern-day medicine and technology have revolutionized our ability to “look within” – allowing us to quite literally get a glimpse of what’s going on inside of our bodies. And while these technological advances have drastically improved our ability to detect, diagnose, and treat countless conditions, these tools can also have a dark side. In some…
