Migraine headaches are very common. Maybe you experience them. They can be quite debilitating. There are a lot of medicines that people use to treat them. Anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers, the ‘triptans’ like Imitrex, anti-psychotics, antidepressants, antihistamines, stimulants, steroids, etc. Basically, from this list you can tell that we have barely …
I’ve been seeing a lot of articles lately on the microbiome. It’s funny because functional docs have been recommending gut therapies aimed at the microbiome for decades! Anyway, an article entitled “Anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria” looked at studies that addressed psychiatric issues with gut microbiome regulation. …
Here’s an interesting article. Researchers have discovered something interesting about how the digestive health of mice affects how they age. In effect, older mice tend to have a less robust microbiome in their GI tracts. This has been proposed as a possible reason for weaker immune function in later life. …
One of the drums that I keep banging on is the dangerous trend in our culture to quickly reach for a medication whenever we have symptoms we don’t like or want to deal with. I’ve written about meds like stomach acid suppressants increasing the risk of osteoporosis and nutritional deficiencies. …
Many people have questions about supplements – are they legit? are they safe? if so, which ones should I take? Although everyone has different health conditions and needs, this video will answer some of those questions for you and teach you some of the basics about supplements.
When cold/flu season hits, the mucus starts to flow, the sore throats and coughs begin, and misery sets in for thousands of people across the nation. Calls to doctors requesting “z-packs” flood the phone lines. Doctors and patients alike DREAD this season. When will they finally find a cure for …
Hopefully, you’ve already watched my video on the Introduction to Functional Medicine. If not, please do so before proceeding with this video as this information builds directly on the content of that video. Click here to watch it in a new window. First, we laid the groundwork for understanding human …
What is Functional Medicine? This term is becoming more recognizable, thanks to groups like Cleveland Clinic’s Institute for Functional Medicine, James Maskell’s Evolution of Medicine, and others who are getting the word out. But what is it? At its core, Functional Medicine starts with a focus on wellness. It holds …