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Welcome to our virus series of blog articles. ​In this first part of the series, we introduce viruses: how they function, how they cause disease, how they can benefit us, and an introduction to testing. For an abbreviated version of this article with a video,CLICK HERE. In subsequent articles, we will review immune function and competence, strategies for prevention and

Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This is the first of our series, in which we introduce the thyroid, its function, what can go wrong and what are the various conditions of thyroid disease. In subsequent articles, we will look at the various conditions of the thyroid and how to address each one. We hope you will stay

Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This article covers hyperthyroidism and how to address it using Functional Medicine and diet. Next week we will discuss other FM approaches to hyperthyroidism. In our Thyroid Series, we cover the basics on the thyroid here and hypothyroidism here and here. In future thyroid series articles, we will look at other conditions

Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This is the first of our series, in which we introduce the thyroid, its function, what can go wrong and what are the various conditions of thyroid disease. In subsequent articles, we will look at the various conditions of the thyroid and how to address each one. We hope you will stay

Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This is the first of our series, in which we introduce the thyroid, its function, what can go wrong and what are the various conditions of thyroid disease. In subsequent articles, we will look at the various conditions of the thyroid and how to address each one. We hope you will stay

Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This is the first of our series, in which we introduce the thyroid, its function, what can go wrong and what are the various conditions of thyroid disease. In subsequent articles, we will look at the various conditions of the thyroid and how to address each one. We hope you will stay

Last week we wrote about gallstones and why they develop. In this week’s part 2 on gallstones, we will discuss solutions and ways to prevent gallstones. Please read on!TREATMENT For Gallstones:Surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is the most common way to treat gallstones. Cholecystectomy has a low surgical risk and is the most common elective abdominal surgery performed in

This week we write about gallstones and why they develop. In next week’s part 2 on gallstones, we will discuss solutions and ways to prevent gallstones. Please stay tuned for part 2 next week.INTRODUCTIONGallstone disease is quite common, affecting up to 15% of adults (Di Ciaula, 2018).Gallstones are small, hard deposits that form inside the gallbladder. The gallbladder is under

Last week, we wrote about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and what causes it (here). This week, we talk about the solutions to PCOS. SOLUTIONS TO PCOS There are many things we can do in Functional Medicine to address root causes of PCOS and we will discuss them below. ----- But the most effective treatments for PCOS are: ----- ----- DIET &

This week, we discuss Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and what causes it. Next week, please read on for our article on the solutions to PCOS.WHAT IS PCOS?Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that affects women. It involves reproductive and hormonal disturbances, primarily anovulation (when a woman does not ovulate) and high levels of androgen or male hormones in women (Diamanti-Kandarakis

Last week, we wrote about trauma and the many ways in which it can physiologically affect the body (see here for the full article). This week, we focus on solutions to address trauma using Functional Medicine.SOLUTIONSTO TRAUMAIs there a Functional Medicine approach? What does Functional Medicine do in cases of trauma or PTSD?In Functional Medicine, we will assess the general

This week we are writing on trauma:Trauma is not uncommon. One study in the US found that 74.2% of women and 81.3% of men reported experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lifetime (Mock SE, 2010).How does trauma affect the body and how we can resolve it using Functional Medicine?TRAUMA: a psychological, emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing

This week we continue to look at autoimmunity and gut health. This article focuses on possible ways of predicting autoimmunity by looking at specific gut bacteria.Dr. Alessio Fasano, whom we wrote about last week, has said that the reason someone develops autoimmunity or AI later in life is due to gut bacteria and a change somehow in the composition of

The Microbiome-Autoimmune Connection, Part 3: Dr. Alessio Fasano’s work on Autoimmunity This week we will review the groundbreaking work of Dr. Fasano and autoimmunity. Autoimmunity is when the immune system becomes overactivated and attacks the body’s own tissue. What causes this attack? Read on for more details. These are three steps that can cause an autoimmune condition: a genetic tendency an