The gut, often referred to as the "second brain," plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. A healthy gut is essential for efficient digestion, nutrient absorption, and a strong immune system. However, many factors in modern life, such as poor dietary...
Spring is a beautiful time of year when nature comes alive, but for many residents of the Pacific Northwest, it also means dealing with seasonal allergies. The abundance of blooming flowers and trees can trigger allergic reactions, leading to symptoms such as...
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck region that produces hormones that regulate metabolism. The thyroid gland plays a vital role in maintaining good health, and any dysfunction can cause a host of problems. The thyroid gland is...
The kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste products and excess fluids from the body, regulating blood pressure, producing hormones, and maintaining electrolyte balance. When the kidneys are not functioning correctly, waste products can accumulate in...
The holiday season can bring on a slew of stress factors for some people, to the point that they want to avoid holiday activities altogether. Though there are those who will choose to avoid holiday functions, not everyone has this option. There are ways, however, to...
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...
Functional Medicine is a systems biology-based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual’s illness. Functional medicine seeks to answer the...
We live in a go-go world where everything is on all the time. Because of this, our minds and bodies have adapted to certain stressors causing us to believe that what we may be experiencing is normal. If you don’t know what to look out for you could be operating in a...