Science of Vitamin C: Benefits Beyond the Common Cold
Everything about vitamin C (ascorbic acid): From foods & supplements to benefits for skin, cancer treatments, wound healing and more…
Faux Meats: Are they Healthier?
Are you curious about the surge in popularity of plant-based burgers like the Impossible and Beyond Burgers? Wondering our thoughts on these new food products? This article provides insights and recommendations that will help you make the best decisions for…
Research and News November 2019
Acetaminophen Once Again Tied to Autism and ADHD Human Milk Oligosaccharides Improve IBS Symptoms Oral Bacteria Implicated in a Wide Range of Noncommunicable Diseases Brain Wave Patterns Predict Tau and Amyloid-b Accumulation New Desensitization Technology May Help Celiac and other Immune-Related Disorders…
Healthy Halloween Candy Corn
Inspired by the classic fall candy but without all the sugar, these festive granola bars are a nutritious and adorable alternative.
A Powerful, Functional Approach to a Healthy Oral Microbiome
The importance of oral health as required for systemic health is well-accepted in the functional world. However, with up to 77% of American adults over 30 years of age suffering from periodontitis, there is an urgent need to actively address…
Research and News October 2019
SLIT may be as effective as OIT for peanut desensitization 3D printers harm indoor air quality Mushrooms offer protection against prostate cancer Cuddling Changes DNA Expression Via Epigenetic Methylation Garlic compounds counteract TMAO from meat consumption Infant Rice Foods and…
Peptide Therapy: Ready for Prime Time FxMed?
A handful of peptides have been used in medicine for decades: First and most famously, insulin was made available in the 1920’s. Other well-known peptides include oxytocin, ACTH and vasopressin. Today, there are actually more than 150 peptides available or…
Back at School – Our Team’s Top Tips to Revitalize Your Lunch Box!
Are your school (or work!) lunches in need of a revamp? Are you struggling with ideas to keep things interesting and healthy? Want to learn some tips and tricks for encouraging your kids to make healthier lunch choices? Intrigued by…
Immune Toning Coconut Curry
A good curry is such a great comfort food…but it can also be medicine for your immune system.
FMT: An Emerging Broadband Probiotic for Allergic Disease
Remember the first time you heard about FMT (Fecal Microbiota Transplantation) and maybe it sounded promising yet kinda viscerally challenging? It’s come a long way from humble beginnings and has since covered a lot of health territory (and FMT preparations…
Climate Change Series Part 2 – How FxMed Already Supports a Healthier Planet and How We Might Do Even Better
If you’re motivated – like we are – to preserve planetary health, you’ll hopefully be reassured to know that the Functional Medicine (FxMed) principles you’re likely already adopting are also helping you reduce your own climate impact.
Research and News September 2019
Allergic Sensitization Can Occur Through The Skin Mom’s Fluoride Exposure Associates with Lower IQ in Kids Vitamin K From Foods Improves Warfarin Effectiveness Osteocalcin as a Mediator of the Stress Response Wait, non-alcoholic fatty liver due to… (gut bug) alcohol!?…
Everything You Need to Know About the Mouth, You Already Learned from the Gut
It’s high time a solid, clinician and consumer-friendly book is delivered on the oral microbiome, is it not? Cass Nelson- Dooley began researching the topic years ago, and is now arguably one of the foremost leading experts on integrative interventions…
Research and News August 2019
Sesame Allergy Underdiagnosed and More Challenging to Avoid E. coli Strain May Cause Urinary Tract Infection Stress During First Trimester is a Risk Factor for Adverse Birth Outcomes Higher BMI Associated with Increased Brain Atrophy Infant Gut Microbes Predict Temperament –…
The Best Indoor Air Purifying Machines… and Plants!
Surprisingly, indoor air can often be more polluted than outdoor air. Particles from home heating and cooling systems, tobacco smoke, off-gassing from furniture and building materials, and mold spores can all contaminate indoor air. Of course, outdoor air pollution can…
Happy Hour and Cognitive Decline: The Effects of Alcohol on Brain Health
Alcohol often plays a part in many people’s health journey. Sure, when abused it can be detrimental to health. However, can social drinking actually have some benefit or protective effect in preserving brain health?
Chicken Liver & Rosemary Pâté
A good pâté can stand on its own when surrounded by soft-boiled farm-fresh eggs, steamed asparagus spears, raw cauliflower and colorful beets, and steamed Brussels sprouts!
Research and News July 2019
Antibacterial Soap Exposure Linked with Osteoporosis in Women Glyphosate Toxicity May Extend Over Generations via Epigenetic Inheritance Sugared Beverages Including Fruit Juice Associated with Increased Cancer Risk Targeting the Microbiome in Food Allergy Billions of Air Pollution Nanoparticles Found Doing…
Climate Change Series Part 1 – Planetary Health Equals Personal Health
As most of us go about our daily lives, climate change and planetary health may seem relatively removed. Yet all it takes is a few dots to connect our individual lives with the bigger environmental picture. In this Part 1…
EMFs: Minimizing Exposure in an Overexposed World
Lyn Patrick, ND – one of the leading voices in environmental medicine training – has created a groundbreaking conference for clinical professionals on all things radio frequency and electromagnetic frequency (RF-EMF). Lyn graciously wrote the below blog for us, highlighting…