Category Archives: Functional Medicine

Why Essential Fatty Acids Are ESSENTIAL!

Many of my patients often come in complaining of similar symptoms and I would be willing to bet that you or someone you know may suffer from them, too. Let’s take a quick poll to determine whether I’m on to something. Would you check YES to any of the following symptoms? Poor Memory Mood Swings […]

What Does WHO’s Report On Processed Meats Mean For Your Family?!

It appears that the verdict is in. The World Health Organization has just announced today that processed meats including bacon, sausage, and deli meats are known carcinogens. Meaning they cause cancer. They also stated that red meat likely causes cancer, too. What led to this decision? Twenty-two scientists from 10 countries met over a few […]

Is Grass Fed Beef Worth The Hype?!

Cows are meant to eat grass. That is their natural diet. Not corn or grains or soy. And definitely not antibiotics. Just fresh, green grass. Why is this so important? Because when you eat beef, you are essentially consuming whatever the cow ate. You want that to be as rich in nutrients as possible. You […]

What A Functional Medicine Detox Looks Like!

Continuing on with our discussion about detoxes, here is a short clip highlighting what patients can expect from a functional medicine detox. Please keep in mind that everyone is different and can expect to see different results but this is a good indication of what your body will experience. If you have not done so, […]

The Truth Behind Detoxification!

I get a lot of questions on detoxification programs and whether they are helpful. I think it’s important to realize that our bodies are continuously detoxing as a natural function. It is a continuous physiologic process that the body depends on for survival. However, the detox process can become less efficient when the necessary mechanisms […]

What You Need to Know About Your Metabolic System!

Imagine you could know just how well your body worked to create energy? That would be quite valuable information, wouldn’t you agree?! I bet that knowledge alone would kick start you to make changes in your diet and lifestyle accordingly. You know you need to work out and eat healthy. Everyone knows that but abstract […]

Feeling the Burn?! Stop it Now!

One of the most common reasons for seeing a doctor is for complaints relating to the digestive tract.  There are many symptoms that can point to the digestive tract as the potential source of problems.  Various symptoms can range from gas, bloating, pain, burning, and/or uncomfortable fullness after a meal.  The digestive tract MUST function […]

Ah, those Winter Blues!

So today was the first day this season that I actually saw some light snowflakes blowing around when I woke up. Needless to say, it wasn’t exactly a welcome sight. I can completely understand how these cold and dreary days can bring one’s mood down – myself included. Fortunately, there are a number of techniques you can employ […]

Simple Treatments for Abolishing Acne!

Acne is a very common condition that is seen in both children and adults. Unfortunately, over 85 percent of us will deal with acne at some point in our lives and it is the most common skin condition treated by dermatologists. It can be embarrassing and emotionally painful. Essentially, everyone has bacteria on their skin. […]

Heart Disease and Cholesterol!

Cholesterol is such a buzz word these days! Everyone is worried about it but truth be told, no one really understands it all that much. There are so many misconceptions and myths surrounding cholesterol’s role in heart disease that it’s mind boggling. So let’s get started on clearing up a few of these misconceptions! Myth […]