The Hidden Impact of Microplastics on Your Gut (+ How to Protect Yourself)

What if the plastic you throw away doesn’t just pollute the planet, but ends up inside your body, too? It might sound extreme, but that’s exactly what researchers are discovering. Tiny fragments of plastic – known as microplastics – are now turning up in everything from bottled water and table salt to human blood, gut…

My Transformative Experience with Innovative Therapies at Renue Healthcare

As a functional medicine physician dedicated to discovering the root causes of illness and supporting the body’s innate healing capabilities, I’m constantly exploring innovative therapies that align with these principles. Recently, I had the privilege of experiencing firsthand the remarkable treatments offered at Renue Healthcare, and I’m excited to share my journey with you. A…

Mold, Mast Cells, and Gut Health

Unraveling the Connection: Mold, Mast Cells, and Gut Health

In medical school, we learned about the body by breaking it down into each system. Everything is neatly categorized into distinct compartments. While this certainly makes sense from an academic standpoint, the truth is, the body is much more complex than that. The body’s systems are intricately and inextricably interconnected – it’s impossible to truly…

Sucralose

Sucralose: Can This Sweetener Really Cause Leaky Gut and Even Damage DNA?

Artificial sweeteners have become commonplace in our country. Sit down at any local restaurant and you’re all but guaranteed to see little yellow, blue, and pink artificial sweetener packets right alongside the sugar. Or stroll down the baking aisle in the grocery store and you’re bound to see a slew of “sugar-free” or “low-sugar” sweet…

Lab Tests

15 Essential Lab Tests Everyone Should Consider by the Time They’re 30

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…