The goal isn’t just weight loss— it’s better health. Learn how functional medicine can support your body while taking semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other incretin therapies.
Understanding mycotoxins from mould may provide another piece of the puzzle of your inconsistent autoimmune flareups.
Mould affects your immune system, gut, and inflammation pathways, and and it can play a role in both triggering and sustaining autoimmune symptoms.
When mast cells become dysregulated, they can contribute to chronic inflammation, immune confusion, and autoimmune symptoms.
While living with an autoimmune disease, symptoms flare even when you’re doing everything right. Bacteria may also be a key factor in autoimmune disease.
Evidence now suggests that viral exposure may be one of the most important environmental triggers involved in the development of autoimmune disease.
Unbalanced oxidative stress is why chronic stress doesn’t just make you feel tired. It makes energy production biologically harder.
Functional medicine shifts rheumatoid arthritis from something that “happened to you” into something you can actively influence and understand.
Let’s unpack what autoimmune disease really is, how it develops, and what it means for healing, especially from a functional medicine perspective.
Many people, especially those struggling with thyroid issues, PMS, adrenal fatigue, or autoimmune conditions, don’t realize that everyday exposures to hormone disruptors may be quietly sabotaging their endocrine (hormonal) systems.
If you’ve been wondering whether bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) could help, this guide will walk you through the basics in plain language.
Sex hormones live downstream of other master hormone regulators. If we don’t stabilize stress physiology, circadian rhythm, thyroid signaling, and insulin dynamics first, chasing sex hormones is like remodeling the kitchen while the foundation is cracking.
Functional medicine recommends raw, unprocessed honey as more than a sweetener; it’s a biologically active substance full of health benefits.
You don’t need a diagnosis of liver disease to experience liver-related symptoms. In fact, many people with “normal labs” still have liver dysfunction.
Let’s explore what science and health experts tell us about the critical role of protein in managing our health, especially as we age.
Understanding what Lipoprotein (a) is, the risks it carries for your heart, and how it fits into a broader, whole-person approach to health can empower you to take even more effective steps towards protecting your heart (and your loved ones).
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Studies have shown that a ketogenic diet can significantly help to improve symptoms.
Exercise is one of the most powerful tools for optimizing the hallmarks of health, influencing nearly every system in the body.
Utilizing a biphasic diet can help to restore the gut and support healthier gut motility. Both of which are crucial in addressing SIBO.
Your heart disease and hypertension might have some overlooked factors that have long been contributing to your current symptoms.
The word “Cholesterol” to the average person’s ears usually has a bad connotation. Marketing has taken advantage of this on food packages claiming that the
As a functional medicine practitioner, I frequently encounter clients concerned about unexplained weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, and a range of other symptoms that point
You might have strange symptoms that are seemingly unrelated. However, you have narrowed down that the related factor is that they all appeared when you
When we hear about high or low blood sugar we might associate it to one of a few things like diabetes, low energy or sugar cravings. Many might mistakenly assume that the only people with “blood sugar issues” are diabetics. Let’s dispel that myth and generate a better understanding of what blood sugars are and how they can contribute to optimal health or if unmanaged, can lead to chronic disease.
Chronic fatigue…where every day feels like you’re trudging through thick mud and dense fog, making even the simplest tasks feel monumental. You wake up feeling
While suffering from a TBI, it is encouraging to have strong evidence that functional medicine can reduce digression and relieve common symptoms that many TBI patients experience. Instead of just narrowing in on the injury and the brain exclusively, addressing the interconnectedness in the body to support the brain and the resulting ramifications promises to have a much more positive outlook for those with TBI.
Why does it seem that there are “health coaches” around every corner and a million options when it comes to wellness professionals offering to support your health needs? When it comes to addressing health concerns holistically, figuring out who is most suited to help you can be overwhelming. Each practitioner brings a unique approach and expertise to the table.
Your body has a “power plant” that helps supply the energy for healthy functioning. Just like a power outage in our house, if the “power plant” is dysfunctional, the energy needed for a healthy body is absent and struggles to run normally. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a characteristic of aging and essentially all chronic disease.
Living with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to define your life. While the journey may have its ups and downs, there’s hope in knowing that small adjustments in your diet and lifestyle can make a significant difference in managing your symptoms and improving your quality of life.
o you’ve been diagnosed with IBS- Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Essentially, it’s just labeling what you already knew…your bowels aren’t functioning correctly and you have digestive distress because of it! What you really want to know is WHY is my bowel “irritable” and what caused it.
Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood condition where people describe some of the common symptoms as pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues. This is not an extensive list as some patients describe multiple factors including headaches, sleep and digestive issues.
In Africa, a disease called Type 2 Diabetes caused about 416,000 deaths in 2021. In Tanzania, 11.6% of deaths among people under 60 were because of this disease.
Type 2 Diabetes mostly happens in adults when their bodies become resistant to insulin. It’s a big health issue increasing worldwide and can lead to nerve problems, heart diseases, strokes, and issues with blood vessels. Genetics, age, bad eating habits, and not being active are main reasons why people get Type 2 Diabetes.
Building a strong immune system is not just about popping vitamin supplements or diffusing your favorite immune building oils. It’s a deeper, more involved approach that includes decisions to nurture the body and mind through interwoven aspects. We’ll call them “pillars” for the purpose of this post. Your immune system pillars are: sleep, exercise, healthy eating, and psychosocial well-being. Creating an intentional care plan for each of these areas will help you strengthen your immune system and prep your body for its best defense.
Can we fight the signs of aging or is it just an inevitable part of life? The answers to both of these questions are ‘yes’.
As we age, we start feeling different in our bodies. Things tend to start breaking down and it can seem like an uphill battle to wellness. There’s no desire to increase our lifespan without an increase in wellness. The goal isn’t just to live longer, it’s to live healthier. We call this ‘health span’. Can we combat the effects of aging and increase our ‘health span’?
What you really want to know is “am I sensitive to gluten? Do I need to go gluten-free? Will going gluten free help my symptoms?” As a functional nutritionist, I want to break down the differences between the different gluten-related disorders, how we distinguish the difference and what you can do to resolve your symptoms.
