Thyroid Labs

Are You Missing These Essential Thyroid Labs? Your thyroid is the brain behind every cell in your body. It is the essential gland that keeps your cells in line. Keeping your thyroid hormones in equilibrium is essential to living a pain-free life, but age, diet, …

Thyroid Symptoms

Thyroid SymptomsHow much do you know about your thyroid? Did you know that it is an essential hormone gland, shaped just like a butterfly? Located at the base of the throat, the thyroid regulates our metabolism and other vital body functions (like your heartbeat!), produces …

Pre Diabetes #1

Pre Diabetes #1Blood sugar is something I don’t have to worry about until I’m older… Unless I have diabetes, I don’t need to worry about my insulin levels… I can eat sweet foods and feel fine, so I can’t have diabetes… Are you guilty of …

Traditional vs. Functional Medicine

Traditional vs. Functional MedicineWhile the term “functional medicine” has only been familiar to the Western world since the early 1990’s, the concept has existed around the world for thousands of years. Despite the fact that it is the foundation of medicine as we know it …

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 DiabetesThere’s an epidemic sweeping the nation.  It currently affects 1 in 3 Americans, and unfortunately there is no magic cure.  Diabetes is a serious condition that silently worsens for years before our bodies can’t overcompensate anymore. First, you’re just “thirstier than normal.” But …

Toxins

ToxinsWhat do cavity fillings, the water we drink, and lipstick all have in common? They are all sources of toxicity to the human body. Toxins are leaking into our everyday lives, whether we like it or not. Your body has to constantly be on the …

Organic vs. Non-Organic: What You Need To Know

Organic vs. Non-Organic: What You Need To KnowIn this week’s blog, we’re going to focus on the difference between buying organic food vs. non-organic. Many people think there is no difference between organic and non-organic food and that it’s just some kind of money grab, …

Could You Have A Leaky Gut Without Knowing It?

Could You Have A Leaky Gut Without Knowing It?So many of the health issues we face and the symptoms we too often chase are sourced in the gut. Many of these issues can be traced back to a condition called “leaky gut” that affects millions …

All You Need To Know About Parasite Prevention and Elimination

All You Need To Know About Parasite Prevention and EliminationAlthough it may not be the most pleasant topic of discussion, it’s essential for our health to understand the various types of parasites and the different types of effects they may be having on our bodies. …

Are Unknown Toxins Causing Your Gut Health Issues?

Are Unknown Toxins Causing Your Gut Health Issues?In our continuing discussion of toxins, this week we’re going to discuss environmental toxins, specifically, ones you may not be aware are around you. We are exposed to all sorts of toxins all the time, but as in …