Your gut health plays a significant role in managing autoimmune diseases. It may seem odd that the state of your digestive system could impact conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, but the connection is undeniable. The reason for this is due to the way your body processes food. Digestion begins with the release of hydrochloric […]

Do you feel like you've tried everything to feel your best but nothing seems to work? You may have heard of functional medicine, but what exactly is it and could it be the solution you're looking for? Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on treating the root cause of illness rather […]

Protecting your immune function is one of the key strategies for safe-guarding your health, aging more gracefully, and preventing chronic illnesses. While there is a lot of faulty health advice out there (much of it not based in science or fact) in this blog I'll bust a few myths and share what I know from […]

Stress is a normal part of modern daily life, but most people are not aware of the negative consequences of stress on their health—until it is too late. Some people are able to cope with stress better than others, while others take practical steps to reduce their stress each day to diminish its wear and […]