Functional Medicine

Years ago, there was a central theory that the human brain was set and could not grow or regenerate new nerve cells. Today, we now know that the human brain has an amazing amount of “plasticity” – meaning it has the ability to change, grow and renew itself when given the right environment. What is […]

Proton pump inhibitor’s (PPIs) such as “the purple pill” are often prescribed to individuals for a variety of gastro-intestinal issues. Oftentimes, the patient is given the prescription with no set end date and remains on them for years. Current recommendations state that PPIs should only be used at the lowest possible dose for the shortest […]

Have you touched the ink from a cash register receipt lately? Were you aware that the ink contains BPA? In a recent study done by the Journal of the Endocrine Society, BPA was linked to altering insulin release in healthy subjects at just one exposure of what was considered “safe” to the ink. The human […]

There are many factors that come into play to determine our quality of life as we age. Many of our daily choices add up to impact our end of life quality in positive and negative ways.

Migraines and food sensitivities? Yes, there is a connection! If you have ever suffered from a migraine, you know how painful and debilitating this can be. Coming from the perspective that every symptom you have is your body telling you there is some type of interference, I would like to discuss food sensitivities as a […]

Strong. Sensitive. Resilient. These are some of the words that describe the women that I know. What these women also have in common is the desire for vitality, unlimited energy, and stamina. These women also want to go through each phase of their life feeling strong and alive. What many women do not realize is […]

How effective is it to use small incremental changes to move you into a direction of health? What does this take? I think it takes making one degree of change every day, with each change building off of the other until you have established a whole new routine. Let me give you an example: A […]

Old habits die hard. This is especially true with our food habits. These food habits start at infancy with what we feed our children after breast milk. I cringe often when we are out at a restaurant. It really makes my stomach turn when I see parents giving young children soda pop to drink. I […]

Did you realize that altering your diet could have a very positive effect on your blood pressure? In this article, we look at specific foods that can be used to support a healthy blood pressure. Blood pressure can be influenced by many factors, including smoking, alcohol, genetics, activity level, stress, and age. Some factors cannot […]