Functional Medicine

How to Choose the Best Probiotic

In the world of supplements, none have received more attention than probiotics. While it's true that probiotics are foundational for good health, many probiotics on the market are not optimized. Then how do you find a probiotic that actually works? Read on to spot probiotic myths and learn what really works!

Leaky Gut Repair: Mega IgG 2000 vs. MegaMucosa

The pursuit of gut health is a life-long journey, one that can be exhausting, frustrating and confusing. If you’re just beginning this journey, stuck somewhere in the middle or looking to up your healthy gut game, this simple plan will point you in the right direction!

The Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths

Epsom salts may not be the most catchy item in your healing arsenal, but they are a powerful tool. Using Epsom salts correctly can provide cheap, effective relief for anxiety, stress, gut issues, poor memory, constipation, and so much more. Read on to learn how to reap these benefits!

Five Easy Ways to Detox the Brain

I recently started reading a book that came out a few years ago called The End of Alzheimer’s by Dr. Dale Bredesen. I was surprised and impressed that Dr. Bredesen classified one of three types of Alzheimer’s as “toxic,” meaning that toxic exposure was a key factor in its development.

How to Do a Coffee Enema

The thought of a coffee enema might leave you in shock, but it’s actually a practice that has been used for thousands of years. I’ve seen the correct implementation of coffee enemas truly transform energy, gut health, antioxidant status and more. Learn the right way to do a coffee enema!

Patty's Mold Recovery Story

For many of us, mold toxicity is the last thing on our personal list of diagnoses. We grapple with unexplained symptoms for weeks, months, even years until we discover the “silent killer” lurking in our own homes. This is exactly the case for Patty Howe, one of my patients.

Mitzi's Mold Recovery Story

Many people dealing with mold toxicity aren't aware of the root cause of their health issues, often attributing symptoms like fatigue, aches, and trouble breathing to other conditions. This is exactly what Mitzi experienced after being exposed to mold in her mother's home before developing an array of health issues.

Micki's Mold Recovery Story

Chronic illness can be incredibly debilitating and frustrating, especially when you’re not getting any answers from your healthcare provider! So what do you do when you’re tired of feeling sick, but you don’t know where to turn next?

Things to Consider Before Choosing a Multivitamin

Do you know how to choose a multivitamin? We rely on supplements to give us what our diets don’t. Grocery store shelves are overflowing with generic vitamins that offer little nutritional value, so it’s important to know what to look for when choosing the best multivitamins for your unique needs!

Vitamin D: How a Deficiency Is Hurting You

Do you spend most of your time indoors, slather on sunscreen before going outside, or live in the northern half of the United States? If you answered yes to any of these, then you probably have a vitamin D deficiency!

How to Choose the Best Type of Magnesium for You

Magnesium, dubbed “nature’s chill pill,” is a mineral involved in over 300 crucial biological processes. But there are a ton of different types of magnesium. So, choosing one isn’t as easy as you think! But don’t worry. In this article, we’ll go over five different types of magnesium and explain the upsides (and downsides) of each one.

Healthy Fats for Immunity, Gut Health, and Inflammation

Every cell in our body has a membrane that is made up of mostly fat. Fats are critical, but it’s important to get the right kind. In this article, we explore differences between dietary fats, sources of “good” fat, and the benefits of fat for immunity, gut health, and inflammation.

Can You Get Enough Nutrients from Diet Alone?

Can you get enough nutrition from diet alone? This is a hotly debated question! I have been in the health field since 2000 and I now know you cannot get adequate daily nutrition from diet alone. In this article, I’ll explain how I came to this conclusion, and the daily essential vitamins I take to ward off nutritional deficiencies.

Folate vs Folic Acid: What You Need to Know

Although many people use the terms interchangeably, folate and folic acid are two distinct forms of vitamin B9. If you’re dealing with chronic health conditions, or if you’re pregnant, it’s crucial for you to know the differences between these two forms of vitamin B9—one of them can cause a lot of problems!

Top Ten Nutrients for Immunity

Amidst the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the natural next step is understanding how to boost your immune system to keep yourself, your family and everyone else healthy. This article discusses the ten best nutrients for immune system function, which are particularly urgent right now.

Intestinal Parasites: What You Need to Know

Parasites have been around a long time so it’s surprising I didn’t learn about them in my Chinese medicine training. Included was more on febrile disease, which was probably more of a terminal threat back then.

The Mold-Thyroid Connection

Did you know the Salem Witch Trials could be blamed on foods contaminated with toxic mold? Moldy ergot growing on rye in the 16th and 17th centuries has been linked with witch trials! Mold has been among us for a long time! This article highlights common places to find it, effects of mycotoxin exposure, and how to test for it.

Mold Toxicity and Histamine Intolerance: What’s the Connection?

Some foods are a double whammy for people with mold toxicity. That’s because many foods that grow mold easily are also high in histamines, adding more fuel to the inflammation fire. Think you may be struggling with histamine intolerance? Learn the common symptoms and some helpful solutions in this article!

Best Lab Tests for Thyroid Problems

Many people question whether their thyroid is working correctly due to their chronic fatigue, weight gain or foggy thinking. In this article, we’ll explore when and how to order a test for thyroid problems effectively so that you can address thyroid problems & symptoms.

How to Support Thyroid Hormone Conversion

Of course there are many factors involved in thyroid disease, but a big player that is often overlooked is thyroid hormone conversion. Read on to learn what thyroid hormone conversion is, why it's such an overlooked problem, and what you can do to better support it!