by Dr. Cas | Sep 27, 2023 | Medical Wellness
Stem cell and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments are becoming more and more mainstream, as more providers and more patients become educated about the process and the benefits. As a functional medicine doctor, I am dedicated to getting to the root cause of my...
by Dr. Cas | Sep 27, 2023 | Physical Wellness
Fats are one of the three macronutrients that our body needs to function properly, alongside carbohydrates and proteins. (Need a refreshed on macro and micronutrients? Check out this blog post.) Although they’ve gotten a bad name over the years, fats are an essential...
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...
