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As a leading Chicago functional medicine doctor, I see patients every day that suffer with chronic digestion issues. Our Naperville functional medicine specialist is here to help get to the root of your chronic condition. IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common problems we see in our Chicago-based office. This article will…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment What is it? What causes it? Functional medicine solutions for IBS in Naperville IBS is one of the most common digestion disorders we treat in our office. Offering an Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment with functional medicine can provide a great natural solution towards IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder…
Hashimoto’s disease is not only a thyroid disease. This autoimmune disease often affects your brain. Many individuals with this disease still suffer with brain-related symptoms even when their thyroid hormone levels are optimal. Your symptoms may not be related to your levels of thyroid hormone at all. In many instances, symptoms attributed to thyroid hormones…
It’s not what you think it is… If you suffer from Hashimoto’s disease or dysautonomia you may not realize that the symptoms you are currently experiencing may not be due to your thyroid hormone levels! This article is meant to help you to understand how the thyroid and the nervous system are intimately connected. Most…
Are you struggling to lose weight with hypothyroidism? Weight loss and hypothyroidism are combatted with the functional medicine approach towards wellness. Weight loss is tough without having a chronic condition attached. Does is seem like not matter what you try nothing seems to work for you? Maybe you have cleaned up your diet and even…
Welcome to part 2 of our Healthy Digestion series on how to heal gut naturally. In part 1, we delved into the critical role of proper stomach and small intestine function. Now, we’re shifting our focus to the health and function of the large intestine, also known as the colon, and its significance in maintaining…
Having a food sensitivity or intolerance can manifest in various ways and may differ from person to person. Common symptoms include gastrointestinal discomfort such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation. Some individuals may experience headaches, fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes, or nasal congestion after consuming trigger foods. These symptoms can range from mild to severe…
Today we are going to explain the difference between autoimmunity and autoimmune disease (yes, there is actually a difference) and how diet modification can help get your immune system back on track again! Of course we have a customized plan for your autoimmunity, they Autoimmune diet! Autoimmune disease is the biggest health problem facing our…
Gluten, a protein composite, is a vital element found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye. However is gluten bad for you? For many individuals in the United States, a gluten intolerance is a common term. Comprising gliadin and glutenin, gluten provides elasticity to dough, enabling it to stretch and rise during baking. Gliadin contributes…
Blood sugar levels impact weight management through the insulin response to carbohydrate consumption. Weight loss and Blood Sugar Levels go hand in hand. When you eat, your body converts carbohydrates into glucose, prompting insulin release to facilitate glucose utilization or storage as fat. Elevated insulin levels, often caused by high-carb diets, can lead to increased…