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The Best Indoor Air Purifying Machines… and Plants!

Functional Medicine for ConsumersBy Romilly Hodges, MS CNS August 13, 2019 2 Comments

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 also make its way indoors when windows are open – traffic pollution particles in built-up areas and next to roads, chemical pesticide sprays in agricultural areas, and even mercury and ozone that are carried by wind over long distances.

Climate Change Series Part 1 – Planetary Health Equals Personal Health

Functional Medicine for ConsumersBy Romilly Hodges, MS CNS July 2, 2019 Leave a comment

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 of our 2-part Climate Change series, we’ll shine the light on 8 very real points of health impact that will affect you and those you love.

Vaccination Prep for Children – What to Know

Functional Medicine for ConsumersBy Romilly Hodges, MS CNS May 1, 2019 21 Comments

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 your child. Please note: This article is not intended to offer a recommendation about whether…

Allergies – Why Our Approach to Hygiene has Been so Wrong

Functional Medicine for ConsumersBy Romilly Hodges, MS CNS April 8, 2019 Leave a comment

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 like more support with managing hay fever or other allergic conditions, consider my Seasonal Allergy…

Functional Medicine for First Responders

Functional Medicine for Consumers, Functional Medicine for ProfessionalsBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND March 15, 2019 11 Comments

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 from a frantic mom that her 19-year-old son was out of control, punching walls and had just assaulted her.

Bone Broth Report: Investigating for Lead and Toxic Minerals PLUS Nutritional Value

Functional Medicine for ConsumersBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND February 6, 2019 50 Comments

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. Plus, it makes super-tasty soups and stews.

Folate – Perils, Possibilities and Practical Advice

Functional Medicine for ConsumersBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND January 2, 2019 4 Comments

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 our work on epigenetic health through the Methylation Diet and Lifestyle,

Environmental Toxins and Cognitive Decline: 6 Steps to Reduce Your Risk

Functional Medicine for Consumers, Functional Memory RXBy Lara Zakaria RPh MSc CNS CDN December 19, 2018 Leave a comment

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 charge, click the link below for free access Register HERE Toxins: Understanding the…

Best of the Year in Functional and Integrative Medicine – 2018

Functional Medicine for Consumers, Functional Medicine for ProfessionalsBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND December 7, 2018 2 Comments

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 for the better. As we look back over the wealth of content we have shared this…

Our Team’s Favorite Kitchen Tools

Functional Medicine for ConsumersBy Romilly Hodges, MS CNS December 2, 2018 1 Comment

If you’re looking for a great gift idea for your loved ones, check out this round up of our team’s favorite kitchen tools (see how many times we can say Vitamix, ha ha!). In this list you’ll find ways to help make healthy home cooking easier and more enjoyable. And we love that!

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