Functional Medicine

Understanding The Underlying Causes of SIBO

SIBO is the overgrowth of commensal organisms in the small intestine. SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial  Overgrowth. Recently, researchers… Read More

May 6, 2020

Clostridia: A Bacteria That Impacts Your Mental Health

Throughout the past 10 years, the evidence is coming to light showing that there is a link and relation to… Read More

May 6, 2020

Functions Of The Intestinal Barrier

The gastrointestinal tract is roughly the size of a tennis court when all stretched out. The gastrointestinal tract is one… Read More

May 6, 2020

Organic Acids Testing

Organic Acids are a chemical compound excreted in the urine. Many organic acids result from the metabolic pathways our bodies… Read More

May 5, 2020

“Leaky Gut” – What Does It Really Mean?

Leaky gut is becoming more prevalent as practitioners are understanding the severity of this health condition. Leaky gut has more… Read More

May 5, 2020

The Importance of Lab Testing

Diagnostic laboratory testing has changed the way practitioners practice medicine and decide upon treatments. Integrative medicine uses diagnostic laboratory testing… Read More

May 4, 2020

Safe to Eat Lectins & Harmful Lectins to Avoid

Grains, legumes, and beans, such as kidney beans, lima beans, black beans, soybeans, and lentils, have high amounts of lectins.… Read More

May 4, 2020

Two Brains? A New Perspective On The Bodys Gut & Nervous System

The human body is more complex than scientists understand. Constantly, there is new research being conducted and published that dives… Read More

May 4, 2020

An Early Indication On Hyperinsulinemia

Research shows that when the blood glucose rises in the body, insulin is being secreted in the body to help… Read More

May 4, 2020

Thyme To Heal The Body

It is truly amazing that this herb can have purifying effects on the body and even enhance the flavors of… Read More

May 1, 2020

The Role Of Inflammation

When you have a headache, joint pain, fatigue, allergies, or other occasional issues one of the first things we do… Read More

May 1, 2020

7 Fiber-Rich Foods for The Body

Studies have shown that most Americans are still falling short by taking the recommended amount for daily fiber intake. Read More

May 1, 2020

GERD Relief Connected To Reduction of BMI

GERD stands for Gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is a long-term condition where acid from the stomach comes up into the… Read More

April 30, 2020

Vitamin B Deficiency Along With Metformin

Part of understanding the holistic approach to repairing chronic health disorders is researching and learning about the traditional ways to… Read More

April 30, 2020

Are Lectins Good or Bad for Your Health?

Lectins found in plant-sources are a defense mechanism that can trigger a negative response in humans because they can attach… Read More

April 30, 2020

The Critical Link To Crohn’s Disease and The Gut

Inflammation, intestinal permeability, and other harmful factors can cause the gut not to work properly. It can cause many problems… Read More

April 29, 2020

Food and Autoimmunity

Autoimmunity An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. There are over 80… Read More

April 28, 2020

Beta-Glucan: The Modulator of Immune Health

β-glucan can be found in mushrooms and a variety of other foods like seaweed and oats. This compound can help… Read More

April 28, 2020

A Hidden Source of Joint Pain, Gut Imbalances, and Thyroid Problems

Curated by Dr. Alexander Jimenez Lectins can be a common and hidden source of health problems and weight gain, even… Read More

April 28, 2020

Understanding Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is so effective because it uses the concept of interbody connections. Organs are not alone and in a… Read More

April 27, 2020