The The Center for Functional Health Blog: Gut Health
Thoughts and suggestions on how you can increase your wellness, infinitely...The Connection Between Chronic Inflammation and Aging
Aging is an inevitable process that everyone eventually faces. While we cannot halt the progression of time, we can mitigate its effects on our bodies by reducing inflammation. Research suggests that inflammation is a strong contributor to many age-related...
From Stuck to Smooth: Strategies for Overcoming Constipation
When the going gets hard, we experience constipation. Although it’s not a fun subject, it’s one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints seen in healthcare practices. We may all experience constipation at some point in time, and certain conditions make it more...
The Role of Genes and Environment in Autoimmunity
Research shows that autoimmune diseases are on the rise, yet there is still a great deal that we don’t know about their immunological basis. While most scientists point to both genetic and environmental factors as potential causes, much uncertainty remains. Autoimmune...
Insights Into Low Estrogen: Strategies and Support
The hormone estrogen plays an important role in many aspects of your health, from energy levels to cholesterol, mood to bone strength, and much more. Because of its broad range of functions in your body, declining estrogen levels can have a profound impact on your...
Sweep Away Toxins: A Guide to Healthy Living
With spring in the air, now is the perfect time to give your home a refresh. However, the last thing we want to do is to load our homes and bodies with the toxic chemicals found in so many conventional cleaning products!If you are motivated to clean and declutter this...
Strategies to Tackle Hormone Changes Head-On
At every stage of life, your hormones play an important role in controlling what happens in your body. Hormone levels have a profound impact on your health, and many physiologic functions require a delicate balance when it comes to hormone levels.But, it’s said that...