CBD is a hot-topic nutraceutical! But can it really help with cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease? Where does it fit in a full Functional Medicine approach? Sort fact from fiction with Dr. Litwin and Lara Zakaria, our Nutrition Team Manager,…
Alpha-Gal Red Meat Allergy from Tick Bites More Likely Than Previously Thought Cytomegalovirus Activates Airway Immune Cells to React to Environmental Allergens Harvard Scientists Highlight Metabolic Disruption from Propionate, a Food Additive Teasing Out Mechanisms by Which Skin Barrier Breakdown…
Imagine the day when you and your patient can view their health metrics on one digital platform. The day when one-dimensional testing – blood, genetics, and microbiome – are combined to provide a whole-body health picture – both inside and…
Parents often reach out to us with questions on vaccination, particularly around how best to prepare for them. Our goal in this article is to arm you with strategies you can use to lower the risk of adverse effects to…
What if we said that our understanding of what clean and dirty needs to be turned upside down? What could that possibly have to do with allergic diseases? Our Nutrition Programs Director, Romilly Hodges, explains why. For readers who would…
Cortisol and Sleep: The HPA Axis Activity Connection. Research in this area has been bursting forth recently, so I’m thrilled to feature a sponsored blog from Integrative Therapeutics written by one of my mentors, Tori Hudson, ND. You’re likely familiar…
New Uses for N-Acetylcysteine It’s Never too Late to Exercise FDA Approves Imports of GMO Salmon Fructose Consumption Mimics Chronic Stress States New Brain Cells are Possible Even in Your Eighties Diet Helps Protect Against Effects of BPA Exposure Topical…
This month’s sponsored blog from our friends at Fullscript, offers a great solution to this common problem. Specifically, from Alex Keller, ND, who, as the medical director at Fullscript and a practicing clinician himself (in addition to organic farmer), has…
I remember the exact moment when thought “Man…I really need a new career”. I was 4 months pregnant and got into a knock down, rolling-in-the-dirt kind of fight. I was at work as a police officer. We got a call…
NSAIDs May Increase Risk for C. Difficile Infection Protein & Fat Sources Matter on a Low-Carb Diet Prebiotics Improve Bone Formation in Children with Celiac Disease Update: Histamine Intolerance Symptoms Sleep Disruption Creates Inflammation Transforming 21st-Century Medicine – Clinical Ecology Data Suggests…
Did you know that one in three Americans has untreated tooth decay?1 One in two has a history of gingivitis? Its worst manifestation, periodontal disease, affects nearly 50% of people over the age of 30 in the United States.2
Consumer Reports Finds Heavy Metals in Fruit Juice Zinc Deficiency Exacerbates High Blood Pressure Banned Drugs Found in Meat Samples Connecting Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s Ginger microRNAs Trigger Gut-Healing Compounds from L. Rhamnosus How Pregnenolone May Help Fight Loneliness
Do you drink bone broth? We love bone broth, routinely drink it and recommend it to clients. It’s nourishing, versatile, and contains nutrients that promote gut and joint healing, reduce inflammation, build beautiful skin, bolster immunity, and strengthen muscle mass.…
There has long been confusion about how to best monitor estrogen creams and gels. We have also shared in this confusion, but fortunately, the data has now made the situation much clearer. In this blog, you will see the data…
Dr. Elke Cooke, one of the bright-light participants in our current Professional Education cohort, called our attention to spelt. As Dr. Cooke argued, even though it does contain some types of gluten proteins, spelt may in fact be an option…
Improperly Primed Immune Systems Cause Long-Term Problems Including Cancer Practical Implementation of Fecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) Measuring Circadian Disruptions will Allow us to Better Evaluate Interventions Essential Oils and Plant Extracts Block Aflatoxin Production How Ancient Remedies are Changing Modern…
Folate is one of the first nutrients you might think of to support methylation, and for important national health initiatives like the prevention of neural tube defects. We have dedicated quite a bit of page-space to this vital nutrient in…
This article is part of an ongoing series, where we cover different causes, testing methods, and treatment protocols for Cognitive Decline. Learn more here. Did you miss our presentation? Webinar: Detoxification & Cognitive Decline Risk *the recording is available at no…
This grain-free banana bread is an amazing breakfast option because it is loaded with an awesome balance of proteins, healthy fats, and carbohydrates.
Dear Readers, It is truly our privilege to continue to bring you the latest in Functional Medicine. It is our hope that through our clinical experience and science-based research and education, we can help change the landscape for patient care…
