What is the ReNew Food Plan? The ReNew Food Plan proposed by a Functional Medicine Practitioner is a short-term,...
The ReNew Food Plan
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COVID-19 Vaccines
My patients want to know whether to get the COVID vaccine. I am pretty up-front about being among the more...
Articles about Coronavirus
Here is a list of articles I have read about COVID-19 that I find interesting from a functional medicine perspective....
Patient Questions about Coronavirus
Can I Be Tested? We have a few test kits for primary care patients who are currently experiencing symptoms. They are...
Mold Detoxification
The best way to effectively clear toxins from your system, including mold biotoxins, is to be healthy at baseline. A...
Dealing with a Moldy Environment
Addressing mold is a process that goes far beyond and is more complicated than standard ‘cleaning’. It is often a...
Overview of Treatments
This post is about some of the protocols and treatment options often used for tick borne infections. Many protocols...
The People’s Pharmacy
One of my favorite sources of medical news, insights, and in-depth, unbiased reporting is The People's Pharmacy, by...
The Elimination Diet
What is the Elimination Diet? The Elimination Diet can help most people figure out what food is causing an...
Stopping PPIs
Many of my patients have been on proton pump inhibitors for years. I think that chronic use of PPIs is not safe and I...
Western Blot Testing
The Western Blot Blood Test is the only way currently approved by the CDC to test for Lyme disease in the human body....
Healing the Limbic System
An important part of healing from chronic illness involves helping the adrenal, nervous, and limbic systems return to...
Red Cabbage Salad
This is my go-to for a dinner vegetable dish - its a crowd pleaser and delicious in every season. It also makes a...
Accountability Buddies
When I am trying to make a change, like exercising more or avoiding chocolate for a month, one thing I try to do is...
Probiotic Protection
Antibiotics are not without risk, especially to your gastro-intestinal system. Antibiotics kill bacteria, both the...
Moving Toward Better Health
You will get well faster the more you focus on some things you can do starting NOW to improve your overall health and...
Chronic Sinus Issues: Gentle Approach
A Gentle Approach To Chronic Sinus Issues: When people have chronic sinus issues, Biofilms are usually involved....