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…
So, if lack of exercise and unhealthy diet don’t explain the whole story, what does? In this article, we’ll find out why some researchers suggest that exposure to environmental pollutants are a major contributing factor to metabolic syndrome.
If you suffer from severe allergies, histamine intolerance, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) or any other condition that causes your histamine levels to be higher or your body to less tolerant – then you know firsthand how powerfully histamine can rule over your life.
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…
Cancer. A word we all know, but that none of us are ever truly prepared to hear. While we don’t yet have a cure, scientists, researchers, and doctors across the globe are working to figure out how we can better detect, prevent and treat cancer. And recent research has uncovered some exciting results that may…
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…
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So before you book your next excursion, implement these healthy travel hacks to protect yourself and keep yourself feeling great on the go.
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.
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,…
