Posts Tagged ‘functional medicine’
Exploring the Impact of Micronutrients on Well-Being
Micronutrients, or the vitamins and minerals your body needs, typically work like a team. To illustrate this point, let’s look at some collaborative examples you see in everyday life. Have you ever been part of a group or community where everyone works together while carrying out their specific roles? Maybe you have been on an…
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help to Improve Gut Health?
If you want to improve gut health, or even optimize your overall health, you’ve probably seen a thing or two about probiotics. An estimated 25% of people worldwide had used a probiotic supplement in 2021, according to one survey.¹ Probiotics are another hot topic in the health and wellness space, and for good reason. When probiotics…
Read MoreUnlock the Hidden Power of Functional Medicine to Beat Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases affect an estimated 50 million Americans, causing a myriad of health issues and impacting the quality of life for those afflicted. These conditions occur when the immune system, which is designed to protect the body from external threats, mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. Autoimmune diseases encompass over 100 recognized conditions. Some well-known…
Read MoreUnraveling the Health Puzzle: Embracing Functional Medicine’s Holistic Pathway
“Everything looks fine! You have nothing to worry about – you’re in perfectly good health.” Ever heard that before/after scheduling a visit to the doctor because something felt off? Maybe it was hormonal and you felt moody, bloated, gassy, your cycle was irregular, your mood was low. Or, maybe it was your digestion – you…
Read MoreUnlocking the Gut-Skin Connection: A Holistic Approach to Functional Skin Disorders
Have you ever felt uncomfortable in your own skin? You may think to yourself, “If only this rash or acne will go away, THEN I will feel confident.” Maybe you have tried various topical creams, been prescribed antibiotics, or purchased the “next best thing” to help cure those blemishes. (Let’s be honest … we have…
Read MoreHow Trauma and Stress Affect Gut Health
Did you know that trauma and gut health are connected? This may come as no surprise since your gut is connected to almost every system in your body. In fact, gut health is related to your immune system, metabolism, hormones, thyroid, adrenals, skin, and even your brain and mental health. This is why the gut…
Read MoreHow to stay on track when…
How To Stay On Track When…. By: Christine Forsythe RD, LD, BS Nutrition Sciences Dallas, TX Lifestyle changes are hard! Especially in the realm of diet and exercise. How many of you have started a new diet change or exercise program and failed? You end up in the same place three weeks later with no…
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