Category: Functional Medicine

Skincare & Functional Medicine Blog

The Connection Between Leaky Gut, Increased Inflammation, Autoimmune, Weight Gain in the Perimenopause: Why Functional Medicine is Essential for a Balanced Perimenopausal Transition Menopause is a complex life stage that involves far more than hot flashes and hormonal changes. Emerging research shows that perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, is ...

Estrogen Dominance and How to Counter Perimenopausal Struggles Estrogen Dominance Can Affect Women and Men at Any Age Estrogen dominance isn’t limited to women in perimenopause or menopause. It’s a hormonal imbalance that can affect women and men at any age. In younger women, estrogen dominance often results from lifestyle ...

Heal Your Gut and Achieve Beautiful Skin Understanding the Gut-Skin Axis: Why Healing from Within Matters The relationship between your gut health and skin health is more than just a trendy topic—it’s a scientifically backed concept known as the gut-skin axis. This axis represents the complex interactions between the microorganisms ...

Radiant Skin Starts From Within: Nourish Your Body, Transform Your Skin When it comes to achieving truly radiant skin, it’s natural to think about the products we apply to our skin—creams, serums, and lotions that promise a luminous glow. While these topical treatments play an important role, the truth is ...

Breast Implants Side Effects: Can breast implants make you sick? In recent years, the discussion surrounding breast implants has evolved beyond aesthetics and into the realm of health concerns. While many individuals opt for breast augmentation procedures to enhance their appearance, a growing body of research suggests that these implants ...

Are you struggling with the persistent redness, flushing, and discomfort of rosacea? It’s time to uncover the underlying causes of this chronic inflammatory disease and embark on a journey towards healthier, clearer skin. What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory disease, which manifests with recurrent flushing and persistent ...

Fight the Flue with a Functional Medicine: As the cold winter months approach, many people prepare for the inevitable flu season. It has become almost a societal norm to expect to get sick during this time of year. However, what if I told you that frequent illness during the winter ...

Anti-Aging Secrets: Revitalize Your Skin and Health with Functional Medicine. In the quest for timeless beauty, it’s crucial to understand the science behind aging and how it affects your skin. The first step in your anti-aging journey is acknowledging the impact of aging on your skin’s health. As we age, ...

Dermatitis, an umbrella term for various skin conditions characterized by inflammation, irritation, rash and itching, can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. In this blog post, we delve deep into exploring the link between dermatitis, bile function, nutrient deficiencies, leaky gut, stress and the role of skin barrier function. ...

I am very honored and grateful to have won Boston’s Best Functional Medicine Practitioner Award. Skincare was my passion since I was a teenager. As a kid I used mix my own cremes and masks. I loved going for the facials, despite never having any skin concerns. But, I just ...