Hypothyroidism: A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating Hypothyroidism Naturally This Article Was Originally Published on Rupa Health The thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck that produces hormones that are essential for regulating metabolism, body temperature, energy, heart rate, menstrual cycle, mood, and hair and nail growth. Hypothyroidism occurs when the […]
POTS: A Functional Medicine Approach This Article Was Originally Published on Rupa Health” Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of dysautonomia or dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system that can cause debilitating and unpredictable lightheadedness and rapid heart rate upon standing. Although often missed, POTS impacts an estimated one to three million Americans with […]
The Relationship Between Gut Health and Weight Balance: What You Need to Know {Lifestyle Medicine | Nutrition | Gut Health} Many factors influence weight beyond simply the amount of food you eat or how much you work out. Malnutrition–including obesity, underweight, and nutrient deficiencies-seem to result from the interplay between many systems: genetic, lifestyle, environmental […]
Reduce Wildfire Smoke and Air Pollution to Protect Yourself and Breathe Easier {Lifestyle Medicine, Environmental Health} Air pollution is a growing problem for many reasons including widespread wildfire smoke and has many health impacts. The quality of the air you breathe is essential for health. Right now, wildfires are raging and devastating many areas, contributing […]
Nutrition fads come and go, but certain ways of eating stand the test of time. The Mediterranean Diet is more than food, embracing a healthy, balanced lifestyle which is scientifically proven to produce long-term health benefits. Fortunately, you don’t have to buy a plane ticket to benefit from this eating philosophy. Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense […]
Stress, Leaky Gut & the Microbiome Play Key Roles in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Here is What You Can to Do! Two of the most common issues patients seek care for are stress and issues with digestion. Interestingly, these two conditions are often closely related to each other as is evident in the case of irritable bowel syndrome. […]
The Estrobolome: Learn How the Gut Impacts Estrogen Levels, Metabolism and More and How to Bring Your Hormones Into Balance with Lifestyle Medicine! {Lifestyle Medicine | Women’s Health | Hormones | Functional Nutrition | Pure} The microbiome has been receiving increasing attention in recent years. This collection of microbes on and within your body has […]