Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers.

Long understood as the catalyst of acne, fatigue, and insomnia during the body’s periods of transition such as puberty and the various stages of menopause, more and more practitioners are recognizing hormonal imbalances as the root cause of many health concerns among women.

These concerns can manifest in a number of ways.

Curcumin has long been celebrated for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and its positive effect on overall health. Now, a growing body of research demonstrates that curcumin may also support cardiovascular health in both healthy individuals and those at a higher risk for heart disease.

Not all curcumin is created equal.

Knowing how to identify high quality curcumin supplements is key to incorporating them into regimens for your patients, but first, you should understand the basic properties of curcumin itself and what makes it useful. 

Misplaced keys. A forgotten name. Getting lost near home.

These are examples of what may happen to a person experiencing short-term memory loss. Memory loss is a natural part of the aging process and doesn’t necessarily indicate the early stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia.

“I would never ask patients to put something in their body that I wouldn’t take myself.”

One of our customers, a practicing physician, said that to me once, and it struck me what an awesome responsibility we both share.

Patients trust their practitioners to make good recommendations for their health, and practitioners, in turn, depend on us to provide the highest quality supplements on the market.

But how many people really know how to determine a quality product from one best left on the shelf?

Dietary supplements represent an excellent opportunity for you to grow your practice and help your patients achieve their health goals.

But, that can only be accomplished by choosing the right supplement provider for both your needs and those of your patients. Think of a supplement provider as your partner that’ll work with you every step of the way to ensure maximum success in this venture. 

The human body is a delicate balance of electrical and mechanical functions.

Like any machine, the body can malfunction when the balance is disrupted. The neurovascular system involves functions of both the nervous and cardiovascular systems, which are bridged by the vagus nerve. 

It’s well understood that sleep is just as critical to your health as food, water and air. Recurring sleep deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and beyond. In other words, getting a good night’s sleep is essential to your overall health and well-being.

Helping female patients determine the best natural care plan for supporting their reproductive health can be an uphill battle for functional medicine practitioners.

It’s rare that your female patients will see you for the same reason they might schedule an appointment with their gynecologist.  

Patients sometimes draw a line between natural medicine and traditional medicine in this context, and it’s up to you to create a space where you can partner with your patients to create holistic treatment plans that demonstrate how natural remedies can complement the regular health regimen established by their gynecologist.

If you’ve worked with patients who are pre-diabetic or diabetic, you’ll know that many people view the condition as an all or nothing phenomenon. They either have it and they need to worry, or they don’t have it yet and don’t need to worry. Does that sound about right?