Functional Medicine

The Connection Between Stress and Autoimmunity

Autoimmune diseases are a much larger problem than they were 10 years ago. Now, autoimmune diseases are reaching an epidemically… Read More

May 12, 2020

Testing For Immunologic Reactions

Food allergies and sensitivities are more prevalent and are a problem that clinicians are beginning to look into more seriously.… Read More

May 11, 2020

Breast Cancer Biomarkers & Natural Strategies

The majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer continue to use dietary supplements throughout their treatments and for… Read More

May 11, 2020

An Overview of GERD

Reflux of gastric contents back into the esophagus is normal in human physiology. However, when this reflux begins to present… Read More

May 8, 2020

Helpful Tips For SIBO Relief

SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth is an issue in many individuals. With SIBO, many patients experience IBS as well.… Read More

May 8, 2020

Advanced Diagnostics: Breaking Down Results

Biomarkers are one of the essential ways practitioners are able to assess the flora residing in the gastrointestinal tract. Although… Read More

May 7, 2020

Testing & Treating SIBO

The prevalence and severity of Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is evergrowing. SIBO has been linked to intestinal permeability along… Read More

May 7, 2020

Gluten Related Disorders

There are multiple health conditions and disorders that have been connected to gluten-related intolerances. Gluten-related intolerances such as gluten sensitivity… Read More

May 7, 2020

Gluten Sensitivity or Celiac Disease?

The phrases Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease are often used interchangeably. However, research has shown that they should not be… Read More

May 7, 2020

Understanding The Underlying Causes of SIBO

SIBO is the overgrowth of commensal organisms in the small intestine. SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial  Overgrowth. Recently, researchers… Read More

May 6, 2020

Functions Of The Intestinal Barrier

The gastrointestinal tract is roughly the size of a tennis court when all stretched out. The gastrointestinal tract is one… Read More

May 6, 2020

Organic Acids Testing

Organic Acids are a chemical compound excreted in the urine. Many organic acids result from the metabolic pathways our bodies… Read More

May 5, 2020

“Leaky Gut” – What Does It Really Mean?

Leaky gut is becoming more prevalent as practitioners are understanding the severity of this health condition. Leaky gut has more… Read More

May 5, 2020

Safe to Eat Lectins & Harmful Lectins to Avoid

Grains, legumes, and beans, such as kidney beans, lima beans, black beans, soybeans, and lentils, have high amounts of lectins.… Read More

May 5, 2020

The Importance of Lab Testing

Diagnostic laboratory testing has changed the way practitioners practice medicine and decide upon treatments. Integrative medicine uses diagnostic laboratory testing… Read More

May 4, 2020

Two Brains? A New Perspective On The Bodys Gut & Nervous System

The human body is more complex than scientists understand. Constantly, there is new research being conducted and published that dives… Read More

May 4, 2020

An Early Indication On Hyperinsulinemia

Do you feel: Agitated, easily upset, nervous? Like you crave sweets during the day? That eating sweets does not relieve… Read More

May 4, 2020

Are Lectins Good or Bad for Your Health?

Lectins found in plant-sources are a defense mechanism that can trigger a negative response in humans because they can attach… Read More

May 4, 2020