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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…
We have all had temporary stomach upset and problems going to the bathroom, but for individuals suffering with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) the discomfort and inconvenience can be disabling. Not to be confused with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; IBS is a common digestive tract disorder that affects the…
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…
This is part 2 of the article that discusses functional medicine and how you may benefit from it. In the first half of this article we looked at WHY your body may be malfunctioning and importance of determining what has caused your body to struggle and fail to maintain health. Now we will examine HOW…
Diabetes has become a significant healthcare issue for millions of Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 29 million Americans have diabetes which is about 10% of the population. This condition is often considered “harmless” by many people who suffer with it but the fact of the matter is that diabetes is the 7th…
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…
Have you been searching for a functional medicine physician? If so, you have probably been scouring the web and looking over the websites of various doctors and clinics. You have been doing your research so you can make an informed decision. The only problem is that you may not know what exactly it is you…
Maybe you have heard the term Functional Medicine recently. More and more people are hearing these words but what do they mean? Functional Medicine is a new form of healthcare today that is more patient-centered than traditional medicine. Whereas traditional medicine focuses solely on identifying and suppressing disease with medication, functional medicine treats the individual…
Living with IBS can be very distressing and interfere with normal daily activities, especially one’s social and professional life. The impact on one’s life can range from quite mild to extreme debilitation. Symptoms and severity of symptoms are often unpredictable and this can lead to anxiety which makes symptoms even worse. According to the International…