Functional Medicine

The 4Rs Protocol For a Healthy Gut

The 4R program is used to restore a healthy gut in the body and involves four steps. They are: remove,… Read More

November 5, 2019

The Attack of Allergies

The rise of allergies has not gone unnoticed amongst the young and the old. The allergy disease has affected over… Read More

November 1, 2019

The Role of Dietary Fibers and CKD

About over 10% of the adult population suffers from CKD (chronic kidney disease), and the two leading underlying causes of… Read More

October 31, 2019

Silver the Antibacterial Agent

Alternative antimicrobial agents like silver nanoparticles must be vital for the body to heal itself. Even though silver nanoparticles are… Read More

October 30, 2019

More Fiber Equals Less Inflammation

Throughout several decades, Americans have lost much diversity in their diets, impacting their gut microbiome, and the contribution to the… Read More

October 29, 2019

6 Foods to Boost the Immune System

There are ways to benefit the immune system as one of the ways is to plan meals that are filled… Read More

October 28, 2019

Micronutrients For the GI Tract

These are some of the fundamental micronutrients that the body needs to perform the everyday task. Read More

October 25, 2019

Filling the Fridge With Flavonoids

Flavonoids are a class of plant-derived polyphenolic compounds that is in a variety of fruits and vegetables that are easily… Read More

October 24, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: pH Balance In The Stomach

With the stomach acidity in the body, it is a double-edged sword. High acidity in the stomach can prevent pathogen… Read More

October 23, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Pancreatic Digestive Disorder

The pancreas is located in the abdomen, and its primary function is to produce insulin and necessary enzymes and hormone… Read More

October 22, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Stomach Digestive Disorders

Any disorders like GERD, gallstones, and Crohn's disease are a few of the many illnesses that can affect not only… Read More

October 21, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Gastrointestinal Impairments

Having gastrointestinal impairments can cause the body to develop chronic illnesses.If an individual prolongs the symptoms, then they will develop… Read More

October 18, 2019

Noninvasive Hormone Testing

The percentage of individuals that are affected by fatigue, headaches, and overall pain is continuously growing. For the most part,… Read More

October 18, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults

Do you feel that you must have sweets after meals? Do you get light-headed if you miss a meal? Or… Read More

October 17, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Normalizing the Gut

The gut-hormone connection is highly important for a functional healthy body. If there is a disruption in either microbiomes, it… Read More

October 16, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Endocrine Disruptors

EDCs (endocrine-disrupting chemicals) can disrupt the hormonal balance and can result in developmental and reproductive abnormalities in the body. Read More

October 15, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Hepatic Biotransformation & Hormone Balance

In the human body, biotransformation is the process of rendering nonpolar (fat-soluble) compounds to polar (water-soluble) substances so they can… Read More

October 14, 2019

Functional Endocrinology: Prostaglandin Balance

When the body is injured, it creates prostaglandins so it can naturally heal itself. When there are factors that can… Read More

October 11, 2019

Understanding Integrative Hormone Testing

Trouble concentrating, mood swings, headaches, and fatigue could be a common occurrence in one's day to day life.  These symptoms… Read More

October 11, 2019