Top 5 Bacteria for Gut Health

The word “bacteria” has gotten a bad rap. All around us, companies advertise sprays and cloths and gels that promise to kill germs, viruses and bacteria. But not all bacteria are bad – especially the bacteria in the gut. In fact, we not only need these bacteria – we...

How to Boost Your Stem Cell and PRP Results

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...

5 Steps to a Healthy Gut

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...

The Functional Medicine Approach to Gut Health

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...

10 Ways to Treat a Leaky Gut

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...