Is Your Environment Making You Sick? Understanding Toxic Load and Your Body’s Detox Pathways
Everyday exposures from food, water, and household products can accumulate over time and tax your body’s detox pathways — contributing to chronic inflammation and unexplained symptoms.
Your Liver’s Role in Weight Loss
The liver plays a crucial role in various metabolic processes in the body, and its functions can have an impact on weight in several ways: 1. Metabolism of Nutrients: 2. Regulation of Blood Sugar: 3. Detoxification: 4. Bile Production: 5. Hormone Regulation: 6. Inflammation: Seventy to ninety percent of people who are obese or struggle […]
Common Drug Increases Diabetes and Death Risk
The next time your acid reflux is acting up and you reach to grab your medication, I hope you think twice. More than 50 million Americans are prescribed medication for acid reflux or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). When acid reflux begins, the first step to relief is Tums and Rolaids. When that no longer seems […]
It Only Takes a Half Inch of Hair to Tell You About Your Health
An Innovative Functional Medicine Test Year after year you have lab testing performed to provide an update on the status of your health. Over time, repeated tests can show changes in your health, allowing you and your healthcare provider to track progress and make necessary adjustments to your treatment or lifestyle. If you are like millions […]
The Power of Corporate Wellness Programs: Boosting Profit Margins & Employee Health
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is often easier said than done. As the demands of the workplace continue to escalate, so too does the importance of prioritizing employee well-being. Enter corporate wellness programs – a strategic investment that not only benefits employees but also holds the potential to significantly enhance […]
Bring Functional Medicine into Your Healthcare Plan
What is Functional Medicine? And how does it differ from “Traditional” or “Mainstream” Medicine? There are mounting questions about the differences between functional and traditional medicine providers, and recently – who to trust. While there are numerous key differences between these kinds of healthcare providers, there are a number of similarities and basic fundamental skill […]
Inflammation is The Root of Ill Health
Inflammation is categorized as short-term (acute) inflammation and long-term (chronic) inflammation. Is all inflammation bad? No. Acute inflammation is the body in a protective state attempting to attack what is irritating or causing injury and begin the healing process. Chronic inflammation is what leads to inflammatory disorders and chronic diseases. Are you aware that 70% […]
What is Leaky Gut and Do I Have It?
Leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, leading to gaps or “leaks” in the intestinal barrier. Normally, the cells lining the intestine are tightly packed together, forming a barrier that controls what passes from the intestine into the bloodstream. This barrier […]
Beat Type 2 Diabetes: Give Your Pancreas a Break!
Millions are in search of improved ways to manage type 2 diabetes. Medication and insulin products are continually being brought to the market. However, the continuous flow of new medication is not the ‘new’ treatment diabetes patients are interested in to facilitate a natural path to reverse diabetes. Managing the disease has gotten quite complicated […]