gut health

Dietary Approaches to Reduce TMAO

The association between heart failure, cardiovascular disease, and fibrosis with a metabolic marker TMAO is key to preventing and reversing… Read More

March 23, 2021

Intestinal Permeability and Disease

Increased intestinal permeability is the gateway to autoimmune diseases. It has become well-known that intestinal permeability is the third element… Read More

November 27, 2020

Testing for Wheat Sensitivities

Gluten related diseases are a global phenomenon. The numbers are outstanding; 10% of the global population reports having wheat sensitivity,… Read More

November 27, 2020

Screening Technology in Gut Imbalances

Our gastrointestinal tract hosts more than 1000 species of bacteria that work symbiotically with us to promote a balanced immune… Read More

November 25, 2020

Benefits of the Elimination Diet

The food that we eat has an impactful effect on our health. Sometimes symptoms like depression, eczema, mood swings, headaches,… Read More

November 12, 2020

Gluten Sensitivities & Our Genes

Many have heard of celiac disease, but non-celiac gluten sensitivity, not so much. However, this condition is rising and extremely… Read More

June 18, 2020

What is Crohn’s Disease? An Overview

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBDs are health issues that affect the digestive tract by causing inflammation… Read More

June 18, 2020

Osteoporosis & Gut Health

There are over one million osteoporosis-related fractures per year. In fact, with a hip fracture, the percentage of an individual’s… Read More

June 17, 2020

Arthritis: A Functional View

There are currently 54 million adults who suffer from Arthritis. Additionally, about 9% of adults have some type of arthritis-attributed… Read More

June 9, 2020

Functional Wellness: PCOS

The first Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) conference was held in 1990 and discussed what PCOS is and how they were… Read More

June 4, 2020

Depression: Integrative Approaches

Depression is a natural response of the body and brain when there are biochemical imbalances occurring. These imbalances can involve… Read More

June 2, 2020

Depression: A Holistic View

Depression is fairly common, in fact 11% of Americans are currently on an antidepressant. Antidepressants are the third most commonly… Read More

May 14, 2020

Helpful Tips For SIBO Relief

SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth is an issue in many individuals. With SIBO, many patients experience IBS as well.… Read More

May 8, 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

Pathogens: What Are They?

We have been led to believe that pathogens have been eradicated in humans. However, that is not the case. There… 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

Diets & Autoimmune Factors

More and more researchers are connecting the dots between autoimmunity, diet, and genetics. Recently, more studies have been published revealing… Read More

May 4, 2020

The Guts Relation to Optimal Brain Health 

For many years, researchers have been uncovering the hidden connection between the gut and other organ systems. This connection was… 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

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

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