Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine is often referred to as Root Cause Medicine. The practitioner of Functional Medicine seeks to identify the underlying root cause(s) of a person’s health challenges using
Suggestions for Yeast/Candida Overgrowth in Pregnancy
Diet: Avoid all foods that promote more growth or feed the yeast. Sugar, alcohol, yeast and wheat should be avoided. Add a clove of garlic to your food
The Thyroid
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in the front of the neck. It’s commonly called the master gland or energy gland. This is because the thyroid’s
Premenstrual Syndrome – Finding Balance through the Storm
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to a combination of emotional and physical symptoms that women experience in the days or weeks before their periods (menses). Some of these
Learning Lessons from Breast Cancer
“You have breast cancer.” The statement itself brims with fear and despair. This diagnosis sets off a cascade of events that inevitably leads to the person feeling
Reframing Menopause
Menopause Menopause is known as the cessation of the menstrual cycle. Menopause actually has three phases: peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause. Peri-menopause lasts for about 2-8 years before
