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As a woman, you have different digestion challenges than a man. You might be wondering why I am writing about digestion problems just for women? I did this because women need to understand that their digestive tract is not the same as a man’s…yes, men and women have the same digestive organs, but the digestive…
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, there is a possibility that you also suffer from some level of anxiety or even depression. I often see patients in my office that suffer with both IBS and anxiety. Although there may not appear to be link between these two conditions, there often is. This is because…
Functional medicine specializes in repairing broken brains and broken bodies. When your body “breaks” it has lost the ability to function the way that it should…it can’t repair itself. Do you know what the primary goal of your brain is? Keeping your body alive and healthy. Your brain and the other systems of your body…
How much do you think your lifestyle affects your health? Lifestyle choices include the many ways you manage and cope with your life. It is expressed in in work, home, family and leisure behaviors you have adopted. It also includes your self-image, interests, values and opinions. Your lifestyle is basically the way you have chosen…
This is a question that many people have asked me. In order to answer this question we first need to define what “work” means. If something works, then is it effective or it serves it’s intended purpose. So, if you want to increase your level of health and improve the way your body is currently…
Do you take dietary supplements? If so, how did you end up selecting the products you take? Maybe you read an article or they were recommended by salesperson or even friend. Many people take supplements in an effort to improve their health; unfortunately most don’t actually know what they are deficient in. In some cases,…
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 are reading this article then you have probably heard of functional medicine and might even know the basics of how it is applied to restore health and prevent chronic health issues. Even if you have not heard of the term functional medicine you are probably looking for an alternative solution to traditional healthcare…
Allergy season is upon us once again! This time of year and all through the summer months can be a particularly difficult time for those of us who suffer with seasonal allergies. Yes, I said “us” because I used to suffer with terrible allergies during the summer months! Antihistamines were my constant companion through the…
What role does diet play in your health and how important is it…really? There are countless diets that claim to cure and prevent all manner of ailments today; there are weight-loss diets, anti-aging diets, heart-healthy diets, autoimmune diets… well, you get the idea. Obviously diet must play a role in one’s health, but why do so…