In the past 2 weeks, I have been asked to explain what functional medicine is several times and I thought it would be a good time to review why this is so different than traditional medicine. When I started practicing functional medicine over 18 years ago, functional health was a [...]
Spring is in the Air: Time for Renewal, Detox, and Clean Living Spring brings with it a sense of renewal—a fresh start filled with blooming flowers, warmer weather, and longer days. With that shift comes more energy, a brighter outlook, and a renewed desire to be active and spend time [...]
I am sure you have read about all the benefits of fish oil but be careful as some products are well… just fishy. I think Omega 3’s which are the nutrient fish oil provides are really important for so many conditions and benefits most people. It is important to understand [...]
Seems like “detoxing cortisol” is all the rage on social media with a variety of recommendations on how to do this. It has gotten the attention of traditional medicine which you can imagine discourages this idea of rushing to your doctor’s office to measure cortisol. READ ON to learn why [...]
With all the national media attention regarding measles, I wanted to bring this to the forefront and discuss the statistics, symptoms, complications and the guidelines on whether or not you need a booster vaccine (per CDC). Current measles cases have reached around 700 in 25 states with Texas reporting the [...]
If you are having trouble having regular bowel movements less than 3 times a week or they are difficult to pass and have hard stools then you are constipated. I know, not a glamorous topic but so many people have this issue! Chronic constipation is indicative of a potentially larger [...]
Spring is here and shorts and bathing suit weather is just around the corner. It’s not too late to target those pesky 10-15 pounds but you need to start NOW! The key to weight loss is identifying your own personal . You are unique and your metabolism is doing its’ [...]
I want to bring the topic of plaque formation front and center as we start scheduling for our quarterly MCG (multifunction cardiogram) testing (see below for more information on this). Let’s not forget that when I say plaque formation, I am not just talking about in your heart. Vascular disease [...]
One of my mother’s favorite times of the year was spring as all the blooms emerged from their winter’s sleep. She particularly loved redbud trees because the blooms are so vibrant against the backdrop of brown trees that have not started to wake up. I always think of her in [...]
When I first meet a patient, I always ask about bleeding gums and root canals because I am listening for potential areas of chronic disease. The responses I get are often are: Yes, my gums bleed but only when I floss I had a root canal and they had to [...]
