CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Autoimmunity, a disorder in which the immune system attacks and destroys body tissue, is one of the most prevalent diseases today, affecting predominantly women. Traditionally, autoimmune disease was thought to be primarily a genetic disease, but research increasingly shows that while genetics play a role, intestinal permeability, or leaky [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL As we continue to learn how important healthy gut bacteria is for the brain and immune system, interest in cultivating a rich and diverse âgut microbiomeâ grows. One important tool in this quest are spore-based probiotic supplements. âSporeâ is derived from the word âseed,â and spore-based probiotics are a [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Because women make up about 75 percent of autoimmune disease diagnoses, this means many sufferers of chronic illness are also raising children. Itâs common for women to feel disappointed or inferior because they are not the kind of mom they had envisioned. But the perfect mom is an unattainable [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL When people are working to manage an autoimmune or chronic condition, they typically focus on an anti-inflammatory diet and protocol. However, one often overlooked dealbreaker to getting better is anemia. Anemia as is a deal breaker to recovery because it means your cells are not getting enough oxygen. Without [...]
The 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms that control circadian rhythm, our biological âclock.â This sleep-wake cycle helps us move between sleepiness and alertness at regular intervals, and regulates important functions such as: Behavior Sleep Mood Immunity Brain function Hormone levels Metabolism Although weâve [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL Do you have mysterious health symptoms â such as fatigue, pain, brain fog, unexplained weight gain â that rob you of your quality of life, but lab tests and doctors keep saying nothing is wrong? Or maybe doctors tell you your chronic symptoms are depression and you need an [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL A recent study showed a low-carbohydrate, whole foods diet low in inflammatory foods significantly decreases thyroid antibodies â the marker for autoimmune thyroid disease, or Hashimotoâs. Hashimotoâs occurs when the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland; it is the cause of about 90 percent of hypothyroid cases. [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL A recent study confirmed what functional medicine has long since known â the autoimmune paleo (AIP) diet is highly successful for managing chronic health disorders. The first-of-its-kind study showed the majority of participants quickly achieved and maintained remission of Crohnâs disease and ulcerative colitis on the AIP diet. A [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL A new study that had subjects handle store receipts showed BPA absorbed through the skin stays in the body much longer than ingested BPA. The study had subjects handle common store receipts for five minutes, then wear gloves for two hours before washing their hands. BPA measurements in the [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL When something stressful happens, our body goes into âfight or flightâ mode, pumping out stress hormones, raising blood pressure and pulse, and shunting blood away from the organs and towards the limbs. When the stress is over, a healthy body bounces back and returns to normal. Unfortunately, many people [...]
