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Functional Medicine & Nutrition
Posts focusing on food, gut health, hormone balance, thyroid function, and other functional medicine topics.


Balancing Women’s Hormones Naturally
The Vital Role of DHEA in Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone Support Hormones are the silent orchestrators of a woman’s overall...
Jun 243 min read


Liver Function and Hormone Regulation
The liver plays a critical role in regulating hormones, ensuring that the endocrine system maintains balance and homeostasis. While most...
Mar 305 min read


Probiotics for Joint Pain?
The Role of Probiotic Use on Joint Pain The gut is often called the “second brain” because of its enormous influence on overall...
Mar 163 min read


Cholesterol: Why Your Body Needs It
Cholesterol has often been vilified as a primary cause of heart disease, but the truth is, cholesterol is essential for life. Without it,...
Mar 14 min read


Regulate Your Blood Sugar The Natural Way
According to the American Diabetes Association, as of 2021, approximately 38.4 million Americans, or approximately 11.6% of the...
Feb 55 min read


7 Herbs for a Strong Immune System
For centuries, herbs have played an important role in human health, offering natural solutions for boosting immunity and promoting...
Jan 84 min read


Your Health: A Recipe for Prevention
When it comes to long-term health, the foods you choose today can help protect you tomorrow. One of the most powerful groups of...
Nov 10, 20232 min read


The Not-So-Sweet Truth About Soda
Soda is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the United States, but behind the sweet taste lies a long list of health risks. In...
May 28, 20153 min read


Omega-3 vs. Omega-6: Finding the Right Balance for Your Health
Omega fatty acids are essential fats, meaning your body cannot produce them on its own — you must get them from food. While both omega-3...
Jan 21, 20152 min read


Aluminum: A Hidden Health Hazard
Aluminum is one of the most abundant metals on Earth, and unfortunately, it’s also one of the most common toxins we encounter in daily...
Jan 14, 20152 min read


Dandelions: More Than a Weed
You know, those pesky weeds that take over your yard… Dandelions ( Taraxacum officinale ) may be considered weeds in many lawns, but in...
Aug 21, 20143 min read


Cinnamon: A Sweet Spice with Powerful Health Benefits
Cinnamon is more than just a flavorful spice for baked goods and coffee — it’s a medicinal plant with a long history of use in...
Aug 12, 20143 min read


Matcha: The Supercharged Green Tea
Energy booster, calorie burner, and detoxifier all in one! Matcha, a finely ground powder made from specially grown green tea leaves, has...
Jul 22, 20143 min read


Aloe Vera: Healing from the Inside Out
Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine for its soothing, cooling, and healing properties. While it’s...
Jul 2, 20143 min read


Cherries: Small Fruit, Big Health Benefits
How can something this healthy taste so good? Cherries are more than just a summer snack — they are nutrient-dense fruits packed with...
Jul 1, 20143 min read


Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is more than just a nutrient — it’s a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as a hormone . It’s one of the few vitamins our bodies can...
May 15, 20144 min read


Sugar Substitutes: Are They Really a Healthier Choice?
The Not-So-Sweet Truth. Sugar substitutes are everywhere — in diet sodas, “sugar-free” snacks, protein powders, and even some...
May 4, 20144 min read


Turmeric
Indian gold… Turmeric has been utilized for over 4,000 years as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver problems, skin...
Apr 29, 20142 min read


Chickweed: A Simple Plant with Powerful Healing Properties
More than just a weed… Chickweed ( Stellaria media ) is often dismissed as a pesky garden weed, but for centuries it has been valued in...
Apr 21, 20143 min read


Almonds: A Heart-Healthy Snack with Whole-Body Benefits
Almonds are a classic “food as medicine.” They deliver heart-protective fats, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber that support...
Apr 16, 20143 min read
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