by Jennifer Reid | Jun 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
The numbers of people with dementia are expected to more than double in 30 years and outpace both heart disease and cancer in terms of cost. Because dementia can take root in the brain years or decades before symptoms appear, you can take action now to avoid becoming...
by Jennifer Reid | Jun 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Feel tired all the time? You may suffer from adrenal fatigue, a condition in which the body has difficulty meeting the demands of everyday stress. Adrenal fatigue is often associated with too much stress from a busy lifestyle and lack of sleep, however other factors...
by Jennifer Reid | Jul 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
The rate of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased 78 percent in the last decade, with autism now affecting a staggering 1 in 88 children. While parents scramble for answers, researchers increasingly find a common denominator: inflammation affecting brain...
by Jennifer Reid | Apr 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
While the importance of play for children is well understood, many don’t realize it’s a necessary form of stress relief for adults. One also could argue it’s the most enjoyable part of a wellness plan—say compared to giving up donuts or eating more broccoli—but can...
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...
