by Jennifer Reid | Jul 23, 2013 | Functional medicine
Finding it hard to lose weight? Although many factors can hinder weight loss, one of the sneakier is sleep deprivation. Research shows people who regularly sleep five hours or less a night can gain as much as two pounds in a week. One study showed women who slept five...
by Jennifer Reid | Jul 16, 2013 | Functional medicine
Embarking on a diet to repair leaky gut, or intestinal permeability, can be a daunting task. But with cultured vegetables on the gut-healing menu, the diet can also be fun and inventive. Culturing, or fermenting, is an ancient art of preserving various vegetables that...
by Jennifer Reid | Jul 9, 2013 | Functional medicine
Do you feel like you’re tired all the time and depend on caffeine to function? Do you feel you always need extra sleep and never feel rested? Feeling tired all the time is a symptom of a larger problem, and a cue from your body you need to address an underlying health...
by Jennifer Reid | Jul 2, 2013 | Functional medicine
Many people look forward to concluding a lifetime of work with retirement, but retirement can lead to a drastic decline in health. Research shows that although retirement may initially reduce stress, it significantly increases the chances of depression, physical...
by Jennifer Reid | Jun 25, 2013 | Functional medicine
Even though they can ruin your life, nobody wants to talk about hemorrhoids, or “piles,” a condition in which the veins in the anus and rectum become swollen and inflamed. Although the internet is full of miracle hemorrhoid remedies, it’s best to address the...
by Jennifer Reid | Jun 11, 2013 | Functional medicine
Americans spend billions of dollars every year on supplements, therapies, and procedures in an attempt to slow the aging process. But did you know you can stay younger longer in just a few minutes a day? According to Dr. Datis Kharrazian in his book Why Isn’t My Brain...
