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 ...
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 ...
Amazing link between osteoporosis and wrinkles is characterized by collagen loss. Skin yet again proves to be a reflection of our internal health. Just like for the skin, collagen is crucial for bone health. Therefore, premature aging can be used as a predictable sign of bone disease. Collagen is the ...
Is it possible to reverse high blood pressure, rosacea, acid reflux and bloating? Absolutely! I will be talking about my recent Functional Medicine client whose primary concern was rosacea. She’s been struggling with the rosacea her entire life. And to her surprise she has been experiencing flare ups despite using ...
Thyroid gland is the master gland of metabolism. Pretty much everything is affected by the active thyroid hormone. It functions as a regulator or a thermostat. When it works optimally things get warmer, become more alive, there is a better energy and heat generation, your skin and hair feels soft, ...
How come I need supplements? This question comes up all the time. Because people can have a high demand for nutrients, they can have a low supply of nutrients. Demand minus Supply equals Life Experience. This can be small, or it can be dramatic. The difference between the demand and the ...
My Functional Medicine journey started few years ago when my personal health problems became quite debilitating. I always used to be very lively, energetic, positive, never used to have problems with sleep, racing heart, hormonal imbalances, allergies and eczema. I’ve always used to be into healthy habits and eating home-cooked ...
