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Millions of Americans suffer with skin chronic skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Do you suffer with psoriasis? Do you suffer with eczema? Are you wondering why I have put both of these skin disorders in the same article? I will be discussing the underlying cause of these skin problems and how taking a functional…
If you are among the millions of American who suffer with sinus problems or allergies then you understand how these chronic problems can interfere with normal daily life. Very often sinus problems are due to various allergies which cause inflammation, swelling, excessive mucus secretion and even infection. The real problem however is not the sinuses…
We have all had temporary stomach upset and problems going to the bathroom, but for individuals suffering with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) the discomfort and inconvenience can be disabling. Not to be confused with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; IBS is a common digestive tract disorder that affects the…
Millions of Americans are suffering with low thyroid function; especially women. In fact, according to the American Thyroid Association, women are up to 8 times more likely than men to have thyroid problems and 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Thyroid health issues have reached epidemic proportions and this statement…
Food-related health problems are growing at an alarming rate in the United States and causing a wide range of health disorders. For many people of all ages, inappropriate reactions to foods can cause chronic health disorders and discomfort. This article will be focusing on food allergies in particular, which is not the same as a food…
Generalized anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety are different forms of anxiety known as anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders are actually the most common mental illness in the United States according to the National Institute of Mental Health and affects more than 40 million Americans. Unfortunately, millions suffer with an anxiety disorder and do not receive…
Millions of Americans suffer with problems of the digestive tract. Digestive tract dysfunction, in its many forms, is one of the most common problems we work with in our office. Why are so many people, especially women, having chronic digestion problems these days? Are there natural remedies for such problems? The solution may not be…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a growing health problem in the United States. According to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 2011-2013, approximately 9.5% of children between the ages of 4-17 have been diagnosed with this condition and boys are more than twice as likely to be affected. In fact over 13% of all boys…
Many people suffer from adverse reactions to common, everyday foods. In fact, approximately 15 million Americans and over 10% of children in the United States have allergies to foods. A food allergy occurs when your immune system mistakes food for an enemy and attacks it. This attack directed at food leads to the unpleasant reaction one…
This is part 2 of the article that discusses functional medicine and how you may benefit from it. In the first half of this article we looked at WHY your body may be malfunctioning and importance of determining what has caused your body to struggle and fail to maintain health. Now we will examine HOW…