15 Science-backed Benefits of Molecular Hydrogen You Need to Know About
Molecular hydrogen or H2 gas is a very small neutrally charged molecule that has the ability to cross cell membranes and the blood-brain barrier.
The Toxic Red Tide is a Warning for Everyone
Last November, a tide of microorganisms hit the gulf coast of Mexico and spread over 130 miles along Florida’s southwest coast. The Florida toxic red tide is caused by a marine algae called Karenia brevis, which emits brevetoxins harmful to human health.
Your Ultimate Preventative Testing Guide for Optimal Health! 22 Things to Check When You Turn 30
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.
Is Undermethylation Keeping You Down? What You Can Do
If you’ve struggled most of your life with depression and nervousness, or even tend to feel a little down in the dumps, you might want to check to see if you are undermethylating. Methylation status something I regularly check patients for because it’s a process the body needs to run diverse and vital functions, but oftentimes their methylation processing isn’t quite balanced – causing them to undermethylate or overmethylate.
Is Overmethylation The Cause of Your Anxiety?
Even though methylation is a hot topic in the world of medicine right now, most of the conversation revolves around undermethylation. If your attention perked up when you saw that today’s blog is about overmethylation, I’m guessing you’re already a bit familiar with MTHFR mutations and some basic concepts of methylation.
We Can No Longer Ignore Glyphosate
Maybe you’ve heard it in the news recently – glyphosate has been in a number of legal cases worldwide and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down. This is good news, since glyphosate (also known as Roundup) is a pesticide that has infiltrated every aspect of our water and food systems and is wreaking havoc on human health.
What is Metabolic Endotoxemia? A Toxic Overload From Within
We now know there are strong associations between gut health, inflammation, and slow metabolism, weight gain, and diabetes. Although we have known there was a connection for quite a while we weren’t sure was exactly how this was happening.
The Shocking Truth About The Pesticides in Your Food
It’s not just farm workers who are exposed to these chemicals, nearly everyone is now exposed to pesticides on a daily basis. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has estimated that about 50 million Americans drink groundwater that is contaminated by pesticides. In addition to contaminated drinking water, pesticides are in our food.
Five Essential Tips For Living With Mold Toxicity and CIRS
We’ve come a long way in our understanding chronic inflammatory response syndrome, also known as CIRS. Though we still have more to understand, living with mold toxicity and CIRS is no longer without solutions. I have some great tips for surviving and thriving after a mold exposure.
The Fake Supplement Issue No One Is Talking About – Beware of Amazon
Take a stroll down any big-box store supplement aisle or hop online to update your supplement regimen and you’re bombarded with countless different brands – all claiming to be the best.
How to Choose a Good Integrative and Functional Medicine Doctor
Most people can relate to the frustrating situation of making an appointment to see their doctor, only for the appointment to start an hour or more later. Then, after a very rushed visit, being sent home with a prescription and no new insight into what exactly is happening with their health.
9 Simple Steps to Heal Leaky Gut Syndrome Fast
Have you ever wondered if you have leaky gut? Maybe you struggle with digestive issues, symptoms of dysbiosis, or candida. Maybe you have one of the many conditions that are associated with leaky gut.
Cure Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Without Medication
When you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) it can feel like your life is on hold. Debilitating pain, frequent trips to the bathroom, and extreme weakness makes getting through the day next to impossible.
3 Surprising Microbial Triggers of Crohn’s Disease
If you were to do a Google search “causes of Crohn’s disease,” you’ll find most articles saying there is no known cause. However, research has been pointing the finger at various microbes for over a decade.
Safe and Effective Detox Binders That Actually Work
We need to reduce our toxic burden wherever possible, support our body’s natural detox pathways, and incorporate detox binders into our health routine.
Oxalates 101: Are Oxalates Messing with Your Gut?
Oxalates are compounds that naturally exist in many food items. Often found in food considered healthy – such as spinach and almonds – oxalates can cause digestive issues.
Overcome Your Sugar Addiction!
We are all programed to like sugar but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to overcome your sugar addiction!
Seven Reasons A Brain Injury Can Destroy Your Gut
Seven Reasons a Brain Injury Can Destroy Your Gut According to the CDC, incidence of hospital visits for traumatic brain injury have increased over the past decade. It is one of the leading causes of disability world-wide. You may know that the gut and brain are intricately connected but did you know that many people who experience…
Seven Deadly Diseases Rooted In Your Gut Microbiome
Seven Deadly Diseases Rooted In Your Gut Microbiome Did you know the bacteria in our gut comprise an internal organ all of their own? We are colonized by ten times more bacteria in our gut than there are cells in our body! They play a profoundly important role in human health and disease. From helping us absorb nutrients,…
Low Dose Naltrexone: The New Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of…
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN): The treatment you’ve never heard of… Why haven’t you heard about this amazing new breakthrough for conditions ranging from autoimmunity to cancer? Perhaps because as of yet no company has stepped forward with the billions of dollars needed to do a large-scale study on low-dose naltrexone (LDN). Unfortunately getting FDA-approval for use…
