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Chronic Viruses (in your body now) Autoimmunity In Part 1 of this COVID-19 series, I discussed the COVID-19 virus and the vaccines for it. While this virus and its variants are a concern, I do not think we are looking at the big picture. For many, the virus has been the straw that broke the…
Part 1 of 3 This is a 3-part series on COVID-19 and what you need to know about it. I have no agenda. I just want to present you with information, so that you can decide what is best for you and your loved ones. I have not been talking or writing about COVID-19, vaccines…
Why is losing weight so difficult for some people? Maybe you have experienced this problem yourself? Why is weight loss easy for some and very difficult, if not impossible, for others? The difference often goes back to differences in metabolism. We have all heard this word before, but what does it really mean and what…
You can also be the solution. In functional medicine we look for the root cause of heath problems. We want to discover and reveal the most basic, most fundamental cause of illness. As referenced above, you might say we are looking to what is missing, incomplete or simply not being done. Different examples of root…
You have more control than you think… When it comes to your health, there are 3 forces that will ultimately determine how healthy you happy you are. In the past I have put the focus of my writing only one of these pillars of health, your body. The other two are however senior to the…
How do you find the best functional medicine doctor near you? This is a common search online, but everyone has a different definition of “best.” Looking for the best might mean different to you than other people. In this article, I will cover topics such as the doctor’s education, how well-known they are, do they…
Your immune system can be your best friend or your worst enemy. When working properly, it can save your life and when it’s not it can end your life. Your immune system is one of the most powerful and complex systems you have. Much like the dog pictured here, your immune system is your defender…
1 path leads to the 3 most important systems in your body… Maybe you are new to functional medicine and you are wondering how it can help you restore your health and quality of life. Even if you are not new to the subject, this article will provide a simplified view of what is really…
What is a Hashimoto’s flare up and what causes it? A flare up can cause you to experience symptoms of low/hypothyroid function or high/hyperthyroid function. Assuming you have not a recent change in thyroid medication, either by type, brand or dosage, then the cause of the flare up is most likely due to your immune…
Fatigue and brain fog are two of the most common health issues we treat in our office…and they usually occur together. I have also found they usually have a common cause and solution. Most who suffer with these conditions do not get much help from traditional medicine. This is because they are a functional disorder…