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Skincare & Functional Medicine Blog

Mycotoxins can have enormous detrimental effect on the human body, in particular because they are very good at impairing the immune system. They can either cause an overwhelming immune activation (autoimmunity) or an immune deficiency. Mycotoxins are extremely prevalent and can provoke a huge spectrum of illnesses. The concept of ...

Struggling with Hashimoto’s? Discover the Root Causes and Transform Your Health Today. Living with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis can feel like an uphill battle. From unrelenting fatigue to unexplained weight gain, hair loss, uncomfortable GI issues like bloating, IBS symptoms, constipation and stubborn skin issues, like acne and dry skin, the symptoms ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nutritional modulation of immune function: an impact of Stressors, Nutrients, Microbiome and their Mechanism of Action on Immune Function. A well-functioning immune function plays a critical role in our health. All cells require adequate and appropriate nutrition to function optimally. This also includes the cells of the immune system. It’s ...

I wanted to share a success story of a client of mine. This client came to me in hopes, firstly to keep her gallbladder and prevent cholecystectomy. Secondly, she wanted to learn as to why she had an episode of developing gallstones. Thirdly, what she could do in order to ...

Detoxification is a huge gift for your health. As it helps to manage both internally generated as well as externally acquired toxins. Therefore having persistent detoxification capability is key for sustainable health. Do you have achy joints? Do you have skin problems that you can’t get under control? Have you ...

My childhood beet salad will be your rescue if you are suffering from the constipation. As I am typing this blog my memories take me back to my childhood. My mom used to make this beet salad as a side dish when she was making stroganoff or cutlets accompanied by ...