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Autoimmunity arises when the immune system, typically tasked with defending the body against foreign invaders, mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues due to a breakdown in self-tolerance mechanisms. When looking to treat autoimmune disease naturally, Naperville Integrated Wellness looks to functional medicine. Functional medicine can help look to the root of the problem to…
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When women reach out to us with concerns of hormone imbalance, we often hear about symptoms like weight gain, low libido, hair growth/loss, skin problems, vaginal dryness, poor sleep quality, PMS, irregular menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, infertility, mood swings, migraines, hot flashes, poor bone health and muscle atrophy. Naperville Integrated Wellness…
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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…
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This is one of the most common questions our patients ask us. Calories have become the focus of many diet programs today but is it the smartest way to manage weight? In this article, I will discuss: What are calories? Ways calories are used as a means of losing weight (or gaining weight). Common misconceptions…
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The current healthcare model today is not designed to deal with the rise in chronic disease and declining health in America. The benefits of functional medicine are not truly known. Instead of focusing on getting people healthy and preventing chronic disease we have become a drug-nation. We now equate medication with healthcare. Functional Medicine (FM)…
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What is IBD? IBD is a chronic condition of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Different aspects of the digestive system may be affected. One area affected is the intestines where parts may become swollen, inflamed and ulcerated. In some cases, this inflammation can disrupt the body’s ability to properly digest and absorb nutrients from food. In…
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If there is one area of health and fitness that has more than its fair share of false information and misleading tidbits, its weight loss. Naperville Integrated Wellness is the Weight Loss Orland Park calls for help. Ever since the days when Lord Byron was known to promote a diet consisting mainly of vinegar (which brought…
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Hormones weight loss: Are you having difficulty losing weight? Have you tried dieting and exercise but you just can’t lose body fat? You have probably seen advertisements for all sorts of special diets, the latest exercise programs and even supplements that are supposed to melt the pounds away. Maybe you have even tried one or more…
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Integrative medicine or functional medicine is a type of healthcare that takes into account the whole person and their lifestyle and environment. Our integrative medicine doctor in Naperville can help. It combines traditional and alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, yoga, massage, and nutrition, to create a holistic approach to health. Integrative medicine also focuses on…
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Autoimmune diseases are a serious health concern in the United States, as it is estimated that approximately 50 million Americans suffer from an autoimmune disorder. Our functional medicine autoimmune specialist in Naperville is here to help. This number makes up roughly 20 percent of the population, and is more than the number of people affected…
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