Functional Medicine

Research studies have demonstrated the fundamental role of nutrition in health and longevity. The standard American…

As previously discussed, our genes play a significant role in energy expenditure, appetite, and fat metabolism. Our…

What is a disease? Over the years the definition of disease has evolved and changed as medicine became more…

Disc bulge and disc herniation are some of the most common conditions that can affect the spine of both young and…

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBDs are health issues that affect the digestive tract by…

Our brain is constantly working to help us make decisions, speak, read, and perform many other important functions.…

One of the most important nutrients in the body is Co-Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10). CoQ10 is involved in the electron…

Folate is a B vitamin naturally found in a variety of foods. The body can’t produce folate, that’s why…

Fructose is one of the main components of added sugar. It is a simple type of sugar that makes up about 50 percent…

There are currently 54 million adults who suffer from Arthritis. Additionally, about 9% of adults have some type of…

Folate, and its synthetic form folic acid, is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a fundamental role in a variety…

Our diet can significantly affect inflammation in our bodies. Several foods can increase inflammation while other…

Salt is in nearly every food consumed, but some may have a genetic variation causing them to have salt…

The MTHFR or methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene is well-known due to a genetic mutation that may cause high…

Calories are defined as a measurement of the energy our body produces from the foods we eat. However, not all…

Nutrition is considered to be one of the most well-understood environmental factors associated with changes in the…

Insulin is an essential hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. It is naturally produced in the pancreas and…

Depression is a natural response of the body and brain when there are biochemical imbalances occurring. These…

Researchers are trying to understand how nutrigenomics can affect a person’s health. Studies have shown that…