It’s that time of the year again. People are stepping up their exercise routine, changing their diets, and looking into detoxification programs, often looking to ‘detox for weight loss’. Culturally,...
We live in a culture where the predominant medical system is reactive to our bodies’ breakdowns. When people turn to functional medicine practitioners and naturopathic doctors, often there’s...
No two probiotics are the same—literally. Because probiotic strains and brands vary widely, functional medicine practitioners will want to stop and read the fine print before deciding on a line of...
Methylated vitamins are the active, ready-to-use forms of essential nutrients—especially B vitamins—that support energy, detoxification, hormone balance, and neurological function. For people with...
Cold weather always makes me think about joint health since flare-ups are especially common during cold, damp days. Though a subject of contention, barometric pressure’s effect on joint comfort isn’t...
Running a successful functional medicine practice requires many different skill sets, and expert knowledge of health and wellness is just the beginning. Understanding the health history of patients,...
The immune system has the 24/7 job of defending constant assaults to the body’s well-being. The immune system is in charge of both resisting external threats while preventing internal ones. This is...
Magnesium plays a central role in many bodily functions that affect heart, bone, muscle health, and sleep. Magnesium can be obtained by eating certain foods but many people fail to get enough of this...
What do central obesity, high blood pressure, and low testosterone have in common? These are all characteristics of metabolic syndrome. Presenting with these issues puts people on a slippery slope...