Cancer. A word that everyone knows but no one is ready to hear. This devastating disease has touched countless lives worldwide and has long been the subject of intensive research and treatment efforts. As our understanding of this complex disease evolves and we continue to race to find a viable cure, researchers are now turning…
It’s safe to say that just about all of us hope for a long life. But not just a long life. What we really hope for is to maintain our youthful vigor – to feel good and look good well into our golden years. Human beings have been searching for ways to slow down time…
Today we’re going to explore what bacteria in your gut is, how this delicate ecosystem is connected to your brain, and how on earth the tiny microbes in your gut may impact your motivation to exercise. Let’s dive in.
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 explore exactly what leaky gut syndrome is, how you can use the specific carbohydrate diet to help heal leaky gut.
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…
What comes to mind when you think of a bug bite? Chances are a disrupted digestive system isn’t the first thing that pops into your head. But certain bug bites (like those that come from ticks) can have some serious consequences for your health – triggering a slew of differing infections known as tick-borne diseases…
Today, we’re going to dive into exactly what small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is, the different types of SIBO, what causes this unpleasant condition, and most importantly – we’ll go over some scientifically-proven, and all-natural ways to heal the root cause of this overgrowth.
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…
Did you know that tucked neatly inside your tummy, you have over 4,000 square feet of intestinal lining? This maze of complex lining that covers the innermost surface of your intestines has a tricky job – to keep waste and toxins sealed up tight while still allowing essential nutrients to pass through and enter your…
