Neuroplasticity – A Functional Medicine Approach
Changing the Brain Game. We’ve been aflutter with conversations on neuroplasticity these days….This month, the Institute for Functional Medicine’s…
Research and News July 2017
Omega-3 fatty acids and Alzheimer’s prevention The role of gut permeability in the onset of autoimmune disease Love keep us healthier Leaky teeth? Root canal endotoxins, mental health and quality of life Parkinson’s Disease can start in the gut When a gluten-free diet…
Super-Hydrating Electrolyte Formula
This is our favorite electrolyte recipe, adapted from the World Health Organization. You can also supplement with a few drops of liquid trace minerals and a smidge of fruit juice – a bit of glucose may aid electrolyte absorption. Hydration…
Your Complete Guide to Hydration
Phew, summer is hot! Proper hydration is ALWAYS important, but even more so when the weather heats up or when we’re doing aerobic exercise. Read on…
Farmer’s Market Soup
We love adding seasonal, local ingredients to our recipes. Their freshness and nutrient quality is superior, and their carbon footprint much smaller. As we roll into summer, Farmer’s Markets have once again opened their stalls in our communities with bountiful…
Reversing Cognitive Decline: Not Beyond Our Reach
It is plain myth that there is nothing that can be done to prevent, slow or even reverse the progress of cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s Disease. We just..
How to Get the Most EGCG from Your Green Tea
Green tea is a known superfood, primarily for its EGCG content. But did you know that there is huge variation between the content of EGCG in different brands of green te
Research and News June 2017
Rosacea—a sign that shouldn’t be ignored Is there lead and mercury in your fidget spinner? Lead exposure and autism risk during critical periods of development Is it OK for our children to be overweight? Latest research shows not How tea…
Our “6R” Gut Program: Six Steps to Save Your Health Through Your Gut
Have you tried everything to heal your gut? Or, are you just getting by with a chronic condition like an autoimmune disorder, eczema, or arthritis? Maybe you’ve “gone Paleo,” made buckets of bone broth, said “sayonara” to sugar and gluten,…
Organic vs Conventional: Do the Differences Matter?
A recent write up of systematic reviews (among the highest grades of scientific evaluation) confirmed previously-reported differences between conventional..
Hypermethylation: Are We Overdoing It with Methylation Support?
She says that her understanding of the problem and potential risks of epigenetic hypermethylation has changed how she uses supplements…
Methylation Adaptogens: Spotlight on Exercise
This article originally appeared on NDNR.com Up until now, we’ve been putting a heavy emphasis on supplementation with B vitamins, betaine, choline and other substrates and cofactors for methylation support. However, there are a number of other and perhaps unexpected…
Coconut Milk Yogurt
A great alternative for Anita’s coconut milk yogurt! The secret to our dairy-free tzatziki recipe is in the type of yogurt you choose. Coconut Milk Coconut milk is the liquid that comes from the grated meat of a mature coconut. The opacity and rich…
A Functional Approach to Asthma and Allergic Sinusitis
[Additionally, (and off topic) but an important point none-the-less, I am very concerned about the chronic use of antihistamines in my allergic patients…
Research and News May 2017
Antibiotics impair the beneficial potential of plant phytonutrients Plants and foods as broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory agents Psych meds increase risk for fractures Antibiotics and Miscarriage Response to NYT Vitamin D is a Waste of Time and Money Calls to Remove Juice…
Dairy-Free Tzatziki
Romilly Hodges There’s nothing like being hosted by someone else to enable us to relax. In fact, I think it’s one of the nicest treats we can give each other is a few hours of relaxation and enjoyment without having…
Food-Disease Connections and the Elimination Diet, with Tom Malterre and Romilly Hodges
If you want to understand the fundamental principles of Functional Medicine, the Elimination Diet is one of the top tools to wrap your head around. One of the most significant ways that we interact with our environment is through food,…
Wonderment of Rosemary
We have a love of ROSEMARY for its many health benefits: with small amounts you can reap not only epigenetic (gene balancing) benefits but also improve…
Eating For Your Genes: Rosemary-Lemon Tea
Rosmarinic acid, thought to be a real rock star component of rosemary, is a natural phenolic compound that has adaptogenic properties which support balanced methylation.
Biomarkers for Mucosal Barrier Health: Chances are you’re ordering more of them than you might think
The physical aspect of the mucosal barrier includes the cellular component comprised of the vascular endothelium, the epithelial cell lining and the mucus layer.
