The world of food and drink is a wonderful one, with a vast array of ingredients and products to choose from. However, while many of these are wholesome, nourishing, and beneficial to our health, others are not. In fact, some food ingredients can be toxic, causing...
Immune Support Articles
NW Functional Medicine Now Offers Virtual Appointments
Video and/or phone appointments in the healthcare field, otherwise known as telehealth, have become more available to healthcare providers in order to meet a patient's needs. With improved technology, providers now have new ways to efficiently and effectively care for...
Understanding How Sleep Affects Your Immune Health
The amount of sleep an individual needs is largely based on their age. According to The National Sleep Foundation, most adults need between 7-9 hours each night while teens need between 8-10 hours and babies up to 17 hours each night. How much sleep you get will allow...
Gut Microbiota Studies May Lead To New Treatments For Immune Related Conditions
Research is starting to show that the microorganisms living in your gut actually have a profound impact on your immune system. That means a healthy gut can equate to a healthy immune system and vice versa. When the microbiome community in your gut is not healthy, your...
Science-Based Immune Support Supplement Bundle for Covid
When the COVID-19 outbreak first hit, many of us panicked and went straight into hording mode. As a Functional Medicine Clinic, we skipped the toilet paper phase and went straight to buying immune support supplements by the box. Many of our patients are older and/or...