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...
by Jennifer Reid | Mar 6, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism
Thanks to exciting new research, we can more effectively manage autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammatory disorders that plague so many people today. This new approach involves the use of two natural compounds, resveratrol and curcumin, which have been found to...
by Jennifer Reid | Feb 28, 2012 | Autoimmune disease, Brain Health, Fatigue, Functional medicine, Uncategorized
You’ve probably heard of food intolerances to gluten, dairy, eggs, or other foods. But chemical intolerances, or sensitivities, have become increasingly common, as well. A person with a chemical sensitivity has an immune reaction to chemicals and heavy metals in...
by Jennifer Reid | Feb 21, 2012 | Female health, Functional medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, Uncategorized
A new study shows hypothyroidism during pregnancy may be more common that previously thought, thanks to new clinical guidelines for evaluating thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The study revealed hypothyroidism in one in six pregnant women, a 10 percent increase...
