by Jennifer Reid | Apr 10, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Functional medicine
You never know when those chronic migraines, persistent hypothyroid symptoms, or that flaring arthritis pain might actually save your life. These are warning signals that your system is out of balance. By tending to your body’s health with nutritional and...
by Jennifer Reid | Apr 3, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Brain Health, Fatigue, Functional medicine
Can’t fall asleep? You may need to turn the lights off earlier. Studies show exposure to light after dusk, particularly light from computer screens, iPads, iPhones, televisions, and other electronic items, significantly inhibits the production of melatonin, your...
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 27, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Brain Health, Digestive health, Functional medicine, Gluten intolerance
For many people, a gluten-free diet erases all their chronic health problems like a magic wand. For others, it doesn’t make a dent, despite a proven gluten intolerance. What gives? A diet that also eliminates dairy, grains, and other foods may be necessary,...
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 20, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Digestive health, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, Weight loss
The term “antioxidant” has become popular in a multitude of products from acai to dark chocolate, but the most important antioxidant is the one made by your body: glutathione. Sufficient glutathione is vital for good health. Glutathione is a molecule that protects the...
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 12, 2012 | Brain Health, Functional medicine
A recent study found a diet high in trans fats shrinks the brain and increases the risk of dementia. Trans fats are found in fast foods, processed foods, margarine, shortening, chips, flaky pastries, many fried foods, and many popular convenience foods. They can be...