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Part 2 of 2 This week I am going to discuss testing and treatment for SIBO. This is part 2 of series on SIBO and the functional medicine approach. Part 1 of the series covers what SIBO is, common causes and how it can affect your health. So let’s jumping into testing for SIBO. SIBO…
You may not realize it, but you could be losing something of significant value. What is “this thing” that might be slipping through your fingers this very moment? Your chance to regain your health and well being. We often believe that we have all the time in the world to fix problems with our health.…
If you want your health to improve and to feel better, then proper nutrition is essential. In addition to eating a healthy diet, additional nutritional support is often required. One might argue that a very healthy and balanced diet, along with excellent lifestyle choices, is all you should need to maintain health and vitality…that dietary supplements…
How is integrative medicine different than functional medicine? These two terms are often used interchangeably but there is a difference between the two. This article will explain how they are different and how they relate to traditional medicine. Let’s first consider Integrative Medicine (IM). It is probably most easily described as a blend of different…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Millions of Americans are struggling with obesity and according to the National Institutes of Health 68.8% of adults are overweight or obese. Why are Americans having so much difficulty maintaining a healthy weight? A significant factor contributing to the obesity epidemic in this country is to the way we are eating. We are eating too much…