As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and intensifies, you’re likely looking for ways to better protect yourself and your loved ones. When it comes to defending yourself against coronavirus, having a healthy and strong immune system that’s firing on all cylinders, is more important than ever.
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us right? But what exactly is it about these plant-based foods that make them so good for our health? As it turns out, the health benefits of fruits and veggies can, at least in part, be traced back to a class of compounds known as…
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.
We are all programed to like sugar but that doesn't mean it's impossible to overcome your sugar addiction!
Take a peek in your refrigerator. Its contents may look harmless, but what if there was an invisible danger potentially wreaking havoc on your health?
We’ve come a long way in understanding mycotoxins and their effects on our health. Since the identification of the first mycotoxin (aflatoxin) in 1965,1 scientists have identified more than 400 of them produced by hundreds of different fungi under various environmental conditions.
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…
What do chronic migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and autism all have in common? All of these conditions can be caused by a faulty enzyme called MTHFR. While it may look like an abbreviation for a curse word, MTHFR actually stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. This little enzyme plays a very important role in the body. MTHFR…
“I've got a gut feeling about this” Mind Altering Microbes: How your gut microbiome may influence your mood. While we have certainly heard that appetite and digestion are controlled by the enteric nervous system (also known as “the master control panel in your gut”), who would've thought that the gut might also control your emotions and mood? It's…
If you’ve ever spent time reading about allergies, you might have come across people talking about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). People with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome often struggle just to obtain a diagnosis – due to the complexity of the disease and the lack of awareness within the mainstream medical community, patients can go months, if not several years, without relief for their illness.
