Compelling evidence links low levels of vitamin D with an increased risk for the flu virus and colds. Most people are deficient. Are you getting enough D?
Posts Tagged ‘functional medicine’
Vitamin D outshines vitamin C at preventing flu virus
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged autoimmune disease, functional medicine on December 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Can pregnancy cause hypothyroidism?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged allergies, autism, autoimmune disease, chronic stress, Depression, digestion, functional medicine, Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, postpartum, pregnancy, sensitivities, stress on December 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question Why did pregnancy trigger my hypothyroidism? Answer Natural immune shifts during pregnancy, together with a genetic tendency and other predisposing factors, can trigger hypothyroidism in some women. Hypothyroidism is an immune disease for most For 90 percent of Americans, hypothyroidism is caused by Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and [...]
Fractures common today: Build stronger bones
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged functional medicine, Uncategorized on November 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question Is it my imagination or are broken bones more common than ever today? Answer Boys are 32 percent and girls 56 percent more likely to break a bone than children 40 years ago. Fractures are also common in older adults. Soda has replaced milk Dairy provides 70 percent of calcium in the American diet. [...]
Your brain is what you eat: Hydrogenated fats
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged functional medicine, toxins, Uncategorized on November 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question What is all the fuss about hydrogenated oils, or trans fats? Aren’t they OK to eat in moderation? Answer The hydrogenated fat you eat becomes part of your brain and nervous tissue. Because of its unnatural structure, cells and neurons composed partly of hydrogenated fat do not function properly. The brain is made up [...]
Why does eating make me sleepy?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged functional medicine, insulin resistance, weight loss on November 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question I practically fall asleep in my plate after every meal. Why does eating make me so sleepy? Answer Feeling sleepy after meals is a common symptom of insulin resistance, a risk factor for diabetes. Starchy foods and too much insulin Insulin resistance is common today and is a stepping-stone to diabetes. Overeating and eating [...]
Food allergies can prevent weight loss
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged allergies, chronic stress, Depression, digestion, functional medicine, gluten, insulin resistance, leaky gut, leptin resistance, sensitivities, stress, Uncategorized, weight loss on November 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question I learned I have intolerances and allergies to certain foods, and that I need to avoid those foods if I want to lose weight. Isn’t it just a matter of eating fewer calories? Answer Some people find they can’t lose weight through calorie restriction alone. When that happens several issues need to be investigated. [...]
Depression linked with bad digestion
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged autoimmune disease, Depression, digestion, functional medicine, gluten, gluteomorphin, heartburn, leaky brain, leaky gut, pain, sensitivities, Uncategorized on October 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Question I went to see my natural medicine practitioner for depression and she wants to work on my digestive health. I don’t get the connection. Answer Many people would be surprised to learn how greatly gut health affects brain health. A poor diet, inflamed gut, and intestinal permeability definitely can promote depression. Depression a not-so-obvious [...]
