Gallbladder issues are way more common than you may think. Many are dealing with gallbladder related issues whether they know it or not. This is often missed until it is unfortunately too late, even in the functional medicine world. As with all things health-related it is important to understand the physiology at play before we …
Beneath the Surface: Exploring 5 Common Gallbladder Issues Read More »
This is a follow-up to my last post. I detailed in it the history of the human diet. You may recall the importance meat has played throughout our history. At one point, humans were predominately meat eaters and by definition hypercarnivore. As we began to consume plants we needed to find ways to process them …
The subject of what humans should eat has been a long debated topic. Sadly there is a lot of misinformation here. There is a growing voice against eating meat and it is gaining traction. Many people in Hollywood support this and Netflix has several documentaries on the “dangers” of eating meat. Veganism is also gaining …
SIBO or small intestine bacterial overgrowth is a common problem I see on a day to day basis. SIBO affects a large number of people especially those with Celiac, IBS, or other gut related issues. It can often be difficult to treat and some patients feel better only to seemingly relapse shortly thereafter. In this …
Also known as autoimmune thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the top causes of hypothyroidism in America and it is becoming more and more prevalent. Thyroid disorders affect women more than men and it is often missed. Extreme fatigue is one of the primary symptoms experienced. By the time Hashimoto’s is noticed, if at all, …
Last week, I introduced the topic of ulcerative colitis. I talked about what it is and the conventional and natural treatments. I also mentioned that not all treatments are created equal. In other words, just because it is natural does not mean the root cause is being addressed. Now I want to break down the …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD for short, is an issue effecting about 1.3% of adults in the US.1 Now that is an old stat from 2015, it has certainly increased since then. Most are diagnosed in their 20s or 30s.1 The two most common are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC). Crohn’s is inflammation within …
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Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are a common issues not just in these sports. But they can really interrupt your game. It is not unique to them either. Many people experience different types of elbow pain and it can be quite frustrating. It gets in the way of work too. Loss of productivity can be …
This may be a new one to some of you. For those who have dealt with it, they know it all too well. Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is not a fun problem to have. It is incredibly painful and burdensome. As it progresses your ability to move your shoulder becomes limited, hence frozen. In …
Last week, I talked about tension headaches and how it can be similar to other headaches. One of those headaches are cervicogenic headaches. It is a fancy term that just means a headache that starts in the neck. From my experience, it can be pretty prevalent. Most of us have known someone who has experienced …
Cervicogenic Headaches, Such a Pain in the Neck! Read More »
