For those struggling with persistent digestive issues, exploring a functional medicine approach to IBS diagnosis could be the first step on a journey towards lasting gut health and overall wellbeing.
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IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder, meaning the digestive system looks normal on tests but doesn't function properly. The exact cause remains unknown, but several factors play a role.
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50% of the human population experiences menstrual periods and its inevitable conclusion: Menopause. So why is menopause so poorly understood or supported? Women are either offered no help for life-altering symptoms, or their only option is hormone therapy in often questionable doses and durations with no consideration of its repercussions, or antidepressants.
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In this blog, we’ll dig into what PCOS is, what can contribute to PCOS and ovarian cyst symptoms and how to treat PCOS from a Functional medicine perspective.
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In this 30 minute talk we will help you navigate the pros, cons and different types of hormone replacement so you can know what and if it is right for you.
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We all know that New Year’s resolutions have a low success rate. Only 1 month in, as much as 80% of people are already off their resolution path.
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Healthcare should consider the ‘whole you,’ body, mind and spirit, from your annual physicals to your complex health care needs.
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Follow these simple 5 habits below and you’ll be able to recalibrate in the midst of the holiday season.
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What are hormones and why do I need them? Hormones control some of our most basic bodily functions. Our immune health, mood, energy, libido, weight and sleep all depend on a complex cascade of..
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Whether you have good control of your allergies or want better answers for your allergies, a Functional medicine approach can give you a lot more options and deeper treatments for your allergies.
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In Part 1 of this series we discussed the foundational lifestyle factors that contribute to fatigue. Regardless of other causes, these lifestyle factors must always be addressed to recover from fatigue.
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And what to do about it.
Oh, let me count the ways…
Over 40% of adult Americans report feeling tired about half the time, and as much as 50% more women report being tired than men.
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While many of us are feeling deeply concerned these days about threats from the physical. social, or political world, the truth is that for the vast majority of us:
...we are statistically far more likely to die of heart disease than any other cause.
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The first step in most healing processes is being able to identify what needs to be healed accurately. It seems like a simple enough point, but in reality, getting a diagnosis can be a complex and muddy part of your therapeutic path. In particular, chronic Lyme disease and associated infections can be very challenging.
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Once upon a time, around the mid-19th century, science figured out that bacteria not only exist, but can cause many of the human diseases that led to ~%50 of all human deaths at the time. This “one infection = one disease” theory has since dominated medical understanding and practice.
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Fatigue? Unreasonable weight gain? Hair loss? Depression? Constipation? Up to 60% of people with thyroid conditions are undiagnosed.
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Watch the first webinar in Tressa’s GI Series on IBS and the gut microbiome. IBS is a vague, general term for a wide range of symptoms from diarrhea and urgency to constipation, bloating, and reflux.
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How do I know if I have hypothyroidism? Constipation, fatigue, depression, hair loss, dry skin, weight gain that is not due to diet or lack of exercise are all symptoms that can indicate hypothyroidism.
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If you missed our most recent webinar introducing Alistair and discussing Chinese and Functional medicine and heart disease, watch the entire webinar below!
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What is hypothyroidism? How do you know if you might be dealing with hypothyroidism? And what can you do about it? In the first part of this series, we will dive into understanding how the thyroid system works and what hypothyroidism is. By understanding it, we will be able to figure out how to heal from it!
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