Detoxing with Probiotics

Throughout school and life, we have been taught that bacteria are bad (eww, germs!). This actually is not the case. We live with over a trillion bacteria in our G.I. system, which create a symbiotic homeostasis.  The whole purpose of bacteria in the gut is to clean...

Sleep: Time to Reset and Detox

Getting restful sleep is by far the most important thing that we can do for ourselves. The process of sleep, and going through the proper phases of sleep, allows your body to reset and detox. Proper sleep allows your parasympathetic system to strengthen and work...

The Importance of Gut Health

As a functional family medicine doctor, 80% of what I do involves the gut. In my years of working with patients, I have seen firsthand that our G.I. system (aka the gut) is truly the pathway to everything. Our gut is responsible for breaking down food to give us...

Dr. Cas’ Approach to Wellness

We live in a world where toxins surround us every day, wreaking havoc on our cellular functions, hormonal pathways and energy sources. In my years of practice as a functional family medicine doctor, I have seen that the majority of chronic diseases stem from ongoing...