Wellness 101

We discuss our microbiome, both inside our gut and on our skin. We detail lifestyle choices that disrupt our microbiome including things like processed packaged foods, antibiotics, and antibacterial soaps. We also talk about things to help your microbiome grow strong and diverse including probiotics, prebiotics, and foods. We also discuss other things that impact our microbiome including stress and exercise habits.

We discuss various options for hormone replacement including injections, creams, pellets, and BioTE method pellet therapy. We are a BioTE Certified Clinic.

We discuss the 7 dwarfs of menopause and andropause in men. Both men and women as early as their 20s are experiencing hormonal imbalances that can and should be corrected. Fixing hormones is about identifying the root cause of the imbalance which can come from a number of things including: digestive problems, toxic metals, toxic chemicals, poor diet, immune imbalances, thyroid problems, PCOS, and weight gain to name a few. Ultimately hormone imbalances can prevent you from losing weight, proper detoxification, getting adequate sleep, and being happy.

We discuss acne and it common causes including: food sensitivities, sugar, gut dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, and inflammation. We talk about how you can improve acne by addressing these issues.

We discuss the increasing incidence of ADD/ADHD and the medications prescribed to those diagnosed. We discuss common nutritional deficiencies in those with ADD/ADHD such as Omega-3s, Amino acids, vitamin B6, Vitamin A, magnesium, and zinc. We also discuss immune imbalances.

We discuss the common medical training with regard to yeast. We talk about the impacts chronic yeast overgrowth has on your system creating a whole host of symptoms including, but not limited to, fatigue, decreased libido, bloating, gas, itching, altered bowel function, hormonal disruption, depression, allergies, skin issues like eczema, etc. We also talk about what you can do to eliminate yeast and/or decrease your risk of developing yeast overgrowth.

We discuss the benefits of detoxification. We also talk about how to detoxify smartly. It is possible to detox too rapidly which can lead to numerous health problems.

We discuss the misinformation regarding nutrition. Nutrition science is inherently flawed due to lack of long term studies, conflicting information, poor study design, and an ignoring of food quality in the food industry. Confusion seems to be the name of the game when it comes to nutrition.

We discuss the causes, symptoms, conventional treatments, and natural treatments to IBS. We talk about the increased incidence of IBS in recent years. We also discuss the gut-brain connection and how a dysfunctional gut leads to a dysfunctional brain.

We discuss incorrect idea that if you know the name of what is wrong with you, then you know how to fix it. Unfortunately this method is outdated and dangerous. Once a label is assigned to you, everything that happens to you will be either blamed on your label or part of the explanation as to why you feel the way you feel. Just because you know the name of the disease does not mean you know the cause of the disease.

We discuss dietary fat and it's role in heart disease. We talk about the low-fat craze and the disaster it created. We discuss statin medications. And lastly we talk about what you can do to naturally to keep your cholesterol under control, the most important of which is to find a properly trained and certified functional medicine practitioner.

We discuss a functional medicine approach to cancer. This includes discussions regarding detoxification, enhancing immune function, proper diet, and adequate testing.

We discuss the types, symptoms, and causes of insomnia. We also go over many different natural remedies and approaches to improving sleep.

We discuss what asthma is, the triggers for asthma, the risk factors, the common symptoms of asthma, conventional treatment and various natural treatments for asthma.

We discuss the use and over-use of antibiotics. We also discuss the negative health impacts multiple rounds of antibiotics has on our microbiome, our immune system, and our overall health.

We discuss what the MTHFR genetic SNP is and how it can impact your health. An entire show devoted to methylation.

We discuss what candida is, the symptoms of candida, how to treat candida, and how to prevent candida overgrowth from happening to you.

We discuss what the gallbladder is, how it functions, what can go wrong, and how to heal a gallbladder. We also discuss what to do to prevent gallbladder surgery, and if you have already had your gallbladder removed, the things necessary to ensure adequate digestion.

A discussion on why you should consider preventive medicine for your health.

Magnesium is arguably the most important mineral in the body, which is why magnesium deficiency can be such an issue. We discuss causes, symptoms of deficiency including: leg cramps, insomnia, muscle pain/fibromyalgia, anxiety, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, fatigue, migraine headaches, and osteoporosis. We also discuss people who are at increased risk of magnesium deficiency, and the best supplements to replenish your magnesium levels.