by Dr. Cas | Sep 8, 2023 | Medical Wellness
I’ve seen enough in my years as a family medicine doctor to know that health (good or bad) starts in the gut. And if you’ve known me for very long, you’ve no doubt heard me talk about the importance of gut health. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Science...
by Dr. Cas | Sep 8, 2023 | Medical Wellness
In a recent blog post, I delved into the difference between functional medicine and “regular” medicine (aka allopathic, conventional or Western medicine). The takeaway: Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach that focuses on the underlying causes of disease...
by Dr. Cas | Sep 8, 2023 | Medical Wellness
When you have a leaky faucet, you call a handyman. But what do you do when you have a leaky gut? Leaky gut: A definition Before we dive in, let’s explain what leaky gut is. Leaky gut syndrome is a condition that occurs when the gut lining becomes permeable, allowing...
by Dr. Cas | Aug 13, 2023 | Physical Wellness
“Insulin sensitivity” is a term that’s making it into conversations more and more these days. But what does it mean? How does it affect you? And what do you need to do about it? If you’ve asked those questions, let’s get them answered. Insulin sensitivity is the...
by Dr. Cas | Aug 1, 2023 | Medical Wellness
In functional medicine, we believe that all of the body’s systems are interconnected. When something is wrong with one system, it can show up in another one. (That’s why chasing and treating only symptoms can be frustrating – and futile!) In my functional family...
