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You already know that your body should be properly nourished, but you may not realize just how important this aspect of health restoration is. Optimal nutrient level is not just a good idea, it is essential to health and wellness. Nutrient status testing is a common practice in functional medicine and something we do on most…
Today I want to talk about functional medicine and how it may or may not be able to help you with your particular health problem. I think you will find this article to be very helpful if you are new to functional medicine and how it works to restore health and wellness. I see many…
The weather is getting warmer and you may be thinking about losing some of those winter-pounds. If you have difficulty losing weight (even with a healthy diet and exercise) then you might be running up against chronic inflammation. I can’t tell you how many patients I have seen that go to the gym 3-5x/week, follow…
Women are much more likely to suffer from autoimmune disease and hormone imbalances are believed to play a significant role in the autoimmune process. There are 2 major classes of chemicals produced by your body that are involved in immune system regulation. They are called cytokines and hormones. Cytokines To communicate, your immune cells use…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dr. Clinton Sexton Diet (Part B) Today we pick up with Part B of Diet. In Part A, we covered the basics of food sensitivity and allergy. Today I will explain food allergy and food sensitivity testing so you understand how they are used and how they may benefit you. Understanding Food Tests Food…