10 Essential Nutrients for Immune Health Flavonoids – a type of phytochemical – compound in plants, namely fruits and vegetables, that have health promoting effects. Antioxidant, having anti-inflammatory activity, improve immune system function, can inhibit viral activity and provide an immune system boost. Foods – spinach, cabbage, olives, broccoli, kale, onions. Red and purple fruits, apples,… [ Read More ]
Unlocking the Mystery: A Comprehensive Guide to Food Allergy Testing
When people think of a food allergy and sensitivity, they immediately relate it to the deadly peanut allergy. Everyone has something that will trigger an unfriendly tummy or reaction! Most schools are now peanut-free because this allergy can be so severe that even being in the same room with a peanut-based food can trigger someone’s… [ Read More ]
A Woman’s Guide To Comprehensive Thyroid Hormone Testing
A standard workup for my patients that I suspect have low thyroid function is much, much more comprehensive than most doctors. Here is what I include in my testing: TSH – The most common marker used to assess thyroid function and the most sensitive. This hormone is released by the pituitary when it gets the… [ Read More ]
Brain Health and Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid
Dr Datis Kharrazian recently spoke at The Hashimoto’s Institute about the role of brain health in Hashimoto’s patients. Having been a follower of Dr Kharrazian’s work for many years now, I wanted to share the key takeaways I had from his talk. Hashimoto’s can devastate the brain Most patients take years to be diagnosed… [ Read More ]
How Functional Medicine Can Help You
What Is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine is an integrated approach to your health that blends Naturopathic Medicine and the latest scientific research to address the underlying causes of disease. The principle of finding the root cause of illness and balancing body systems is taken from naturopathic and oriental medicine. How our genetics interact with the… [ Read More ]
