Menopause is often referred to as “the change of life” due to its transformative nature – marking a significant change in a woman’s life. As women transition through menopause, they face a myriad of changes – not only in their bodies but also in their health concerns. Among the most significant and often overlooked considerations…
Today we’re going to explore the antiviral effects of honey, exactly where this virus-fighting capability comes from, and how to reap the benefits of this sweet syrup. Let’s dive in.
More and more we are discovering toxins in many household products and building materials. So, if you think your home is toxin-free, think again. A recently published study suggests that polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) – well-known neurotoxins and carcinogens – may be lurking in the place you’d least expect: your kitchen cabinets.
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what mast cell activation syndrome is and what might be an underlying cause.
And one of these crucial immune-mediating compounds is a little enzyme known as heme oxygenase-1. Today we’re going to dive into exactly what heme oxygenase-1 is, the role it plays in immune system regulation, and natural ways to boost levels of this incredible enzyme.
Flatiron Functional Medicine often receives calls asking if Dr. Jill treats Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease for Inflammatory Bowel Disease…. and the answer is emphatically “YES!” What is the difference between these conditions? There is a lot of confusion concerning Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two forms…
Healthy Gut = Healthy You! There is a microbial zoo living inside you, literally trillions of microscopic organisms―more than 10,000 different kinds of them―all co-existing with each other and you. In fact they outnumber you ten to one and ninety percent of the genetic material, (DNA and RNA) in your body is not yours, it belongs…
Shedding hair is a normal part of everyday life. But if you begin noticing the part in your hair is widening, a bald spot is appearing, or you’re losing significantly more strands than normal, it can be worrisome – especially as a woman. Today, we’re going to dive into some of the potential underlying causes…
We will dive into why you might be struggling to fall asleep and give you 6, science-backed, tried-and-true sleep hacks to help you get better sleep naturally.
Blood flow restriction exercise is a training method where a cuff is applied to a certain part of the body, which restricts blood flow while a low load exercise is performed.
Why would you want to restrict the blood flow to an area of the body?
