Functional Medicine

The phrases Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease are often used interchangeably. However, research has shown that…

SIBO is the overgrowth of commensal organisms in the small intestine. SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial …

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

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

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

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

Diagnostic laboratory testing has changed the way practitioners practice medicine and decide upon treatments.…

Grains, legumes, and beans, such as kidney beans, lima beans, black beans, soybeans, and lentils, have high amounts…

The human body is more complex than scientists understand. Constantly, there is new research being conducted and…

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

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

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

Studies have shown that most Americans are still falling short by taking the recommended amount for daily fiber…

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

Part of understanding the holistic approach to repairing chronic health disorders is researching and learning…

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

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

Autoimmunity An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. There…

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

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

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