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...
Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. Long understood as the catalyst of acne, fatigue, and sleeplessness during the body’s periods of transition such as puberty and the various stages of...
Curcumin has long been celebrated for its free-radical fighting and healthy inflammatory response properties.* Now, a growing body of research demonstrates that curcumin may also support...
Misplaced keys. A forgotten name. Getting lost near home. These are examples of what may happen to a person experiencing short-term memory loss, a normal part of the aging process. It’s increasingly...
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...
It’s well understood that sleep is just as critical to your health as food, water and air. Sleep deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of many health issues. Getting a good night’s sleep is...
Helping female patients determine the best care plan for supporting their reproductive health can be an uphill battle for functional medicine practitioners. It’s rare that your female patients will...
Functional medicine practitioners know that issues related to glucose control are a sliding scale and often begin long before someone becomes a patient. Carbohydrate and glucose over-consumption...
Every parent knows that going back to school is difficult for children of all ages. It’s a transitional period as kids must adjust to a new environment, new faces and a new routine. It’s always a...