by Jennifer Reid | Dec 8, 2018 | Functional medicine
Weight training is not the first exercise choice that comes to mind for seniors. Instead we think of chair yoga, walking, dancing, or aqua aerobics. However, science shows weight training is one of the best types of exercise for aging whether you’ve been doing...
by Jennifer Reid | Nov 30, 2018 | Autoimmune disease, Functional medicine
After assurance from breast implant makers that concerns about silicone leaks were a thing of the past, more than 10 million women worldwide have received silicone breast implants in the past decade. However, a growing body of research — supported by increased symptom...
by Jennifer Reid | Nov 25, 2018 | Autoimmune disease, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism
If you are on an elimination diet for your Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, the holidays might be a source of serious anxiety. Sticking to a specialized diet can be enough of a challenge on a normal day. When we add in travel, unfamiliar restaurants and grocery...
by Jennifer Reid | Nov 16, 2018 | Functional medicine
Many of us reach for ibuprofen, aspirin, or another non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) when we have chronic pain or inflammation. But despite their easy access, these drugs present serious health concerns. While we’ve known for some time that NSAIDs...
by Jennifer Reid | Nov 9, 2018 | Functional medicine
Many people eat organic food because they believe it is better for their health, yet until recently scientific evidence of its benefits has been in short supply. Now a new study adds weight to previous research suggesting an organic diet may reduce the risk of certain...
