Functional Medicine

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

Clostridia: A Bacteria That Impacts Your Mental Health

Throughout the past 10 years, the evidence is coming to light showing that there is a link and relation to… 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

Many people have found ways to dampen the effects that harmful pathogens have caused in their bodies. However, there are… 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

Thyme To Heal The Body

Some of the beneficial properties that thyme has to offer are amazing since it has been used for medicinal usages.… Read More

May 1, 2020

The Role Of Inflammation

When you have a headache, joint pain, fatigue, allergies, or other occasional issues one of the first things we do… Read More

May 1, 2020

7 Fiber-Rich Foods for The Body

Since fiber is essential to the body than most people realized, it can help people obtain the minimum in their… Read More

May 1, 2020