NAPERVILLE INTEGRATED WELLNESS
NAPERVILLE'S TOP RATED FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FACILITY
functional medicine
Which Diet Works Best? As we have seen, from earlier segments of this series, diet plays a vital role in immune system health and autoimmunity. As diet-awareness increases, more and more diets are being promoted as the “cure-all” for whatever ails you. Documentaries are popping up on a regular basis, each claiming to have the…
Read More
In Part 1 of the Women’s Autoimmune Series we went and explored autoimmunity and the role of the immune system. In Part 2 we will look at the importance of the digestive system and the role it plays in immune health and immune regulation. Before we dive into the digestive system, I want to the gap…
Read More
Introduction to Autoimmune Disease Welcome to part 1 of the Women’s Autoimmune Series. This series that will provide easy to understand information about autoimmunity and strategies to help manage it naturally. Women and Autoimmunity Autoimmune disease has reached epidemic proportions and I believe that it is the most serious health problem women face today. I…
Read More
Part #5 Gut-Brain Connection (Part B) Welcome back! In Part A we went over the Gut-Brain Connection and now I will explain the importance of the nerve chemicals, called Neurotransmitters and how they affect your digestive health. Let’s get started!!! Neurotransmitters (nerve chemicals) The purpose of nerves are to transmit information. The only reason…
Read More
Dr. Clinton Sexton Part #5 Gut-Brain Connection (Part A) Welcome to Part 5 of the Women’s Digestion Solutions health series. This is Part 5 of the 5-part series and I will discuss the importance of the nervous system and nerve chemicals (neurotransmitters) in relation to gut health. In Part 1 we covered Diet, Part 2…
Read More
Dr. Clinton Sexton Part #4 Probiotics (Part B) In Part A we went over Probiotics and now I will explain Prebiotics and how they affect your digestive health. Prebiotics WHY would you need to supplement with billions and billions of the same bacteria on a daily basis (taking a probiotic)? Why aren’t these bacteria living…
Read More
Dr. Clinton Sexton Part #4 Probiotics (Part A) This is Part 4 of the 5-part series and I will discuss the importance of Probiotics, prebiotics and glut flora health. In Part 1 we covered Diet, Part 2 Nutrition, Part 3 Hormones; now we will go over the importance of establishing and maintaining a healthy balance…
Read More
Dr. Clinton Sexton Part #3 Hormones (Part B) Welcome to Part 3 of the Women’s Digestion Solutions health series. This is Part 3 of the 5-part series and I will discuss the importance of Hormones and digestive health. In Part 1 explained the importance of Diet and in Part 2 I explained the necessity…
Read More
Dr. Clinton Sexton Part #3 Hormones (Part A) Welcome to Part 3 of the Women’s Digestion Solutions health series. This is Part 3 of the 5-part series and I will discuss the importance of Hormones and digestive health. In Part 1 explained the importance of Diet and in Part 2 we covered the necessity…
Read More
Dr. Clinton Sexton Part #2 Nutrition (PART B) Welcome to Part 2 of the Women’s Digestion Solutions health series. This is Part 2 of the 5-part series and I will discuss the importance of nutrition for digestive health. Key Nutrients for Optimal Digestion There are numerous nutrients required for optimal digestive health. In Part…
Read More