Doctor’s Notes
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...
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...
Get the Skinny on Fats
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.)...
5 Steps to a Healthy Gut
I’ve seen enough in my years as a functional 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...
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...
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...
The Importance of Increasing Your Insulin Sensitivity
“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...
How Hypothyroidism and Celiac Disease May Be Linked (And Why You Should Care)
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...
What’s the Fuss About Functional Medicine?
A doctor’s work is never done – especially when it comes to education. Discoveries and advancements in health care are happening all the time, and it’s critical to keep ahead of the curve to make...
Maximizing VO2 Max for a Long, Healthy Life
Eating right, exercising, not smoking, getting good sleep – these are all well-known foundations for living a long, healthy life. But here’s one you may not have considered: your VO2 max. Until...
7 Ways to Improve Your Mitochondrial Health and Slow Down Aging
Aging – much like death and taxes – is something that affects every single one of us. Aging is a complex process that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. The health of your...
Detoxing for Clean Living
In today’s modern world, we are continually around chemicals and pollutants – no matter how clean we try to live. These toxins have detrimental effects on the entire body, including the respiratory,...
What Are Peptides – And Can They Help You Reach Your Health Goals?
Have you heard about peptides? Wondering what they are – and if they can benefit your health? In this article, we’ll look at what peptides are, how they work, benefits they offer, how therapy is...
Strengthen Your Understanding of Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a medical condition characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that specifically affects people as they grow older. The term sarcopenia comes from the Greek words...
The Power of Building Lean Muscle
Lean muscle mass refers to the amount of muscle tissue in the body that is free of fat. Adequate lean muscle mass is important for numerous reasons, including maintaining optimal physical function,...