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Your gut microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, from digestion to immunity. But did you know that it can also have a significant impact on your skin health? Research has shown that the gut-skin axis - the communication network between the gut...

The link between gut health and mental health has been gaining more attention in recent years, and for good reason. Research has shown that the gut and brain are closely connected, and the health of one can significantly impact the other. In fact, the gut is often...

For years as an adolescent girl, I was told how easy it is to get pregnant and that birth control was the answer to ensure no “accidents'' happened. Over five years ago, my husband and I unlearned what we always thought to be true, and realized just how difficult...

Fall and winter are times we all want to stay in, hunker down, and enjoy meals that provide comfort. In our opinion, there is no better comfort food than a good hearty soup. You can easily get protein and vegetables mixed with spices for an abundance of flavor in a...

It's that time of year...pumpkin spice season!! If you are not sick of it yet, we can assure you this healthy version of pumpkin bread will keep you wanting more all year long.  Why do we consider this bread "healthy". Really it is because this recipe offers a good...

For anyone who has suffered from allergies, sometimes the beauty of spring and the new blooms and colors are not always welcomed. Even though it signals the end of winter and warmer, longer days ahead, for some of us, it can be the start of many irritating symptoms....

If you have worked with us as a patient or paid close attention to our shared content, you will know we are OBSESSED with protein. So let's break this down a bit, so you can understand why we put so much emphasis on consuming enough protein each day. Proteins are made...

With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, these gluten-free dairy-free Green Smoothie Muffins are sure to delight! These muffins get their beautiful green hue from the 2 large handfuls of spinach. No artificial food coloring is used here! Spinach is a superfood packed...

This is so EXCITING!!! On March 10th, 2022, The Today Show put Functional Medicine and all of its benefits in front of Americans. So many people have struggled to find answers to the root cause of their chronic symptoms or disease process. In some cases, patients are...

For those of you who are considering going gluten-free to see if you are sensitive to it, or for those of you with confirmed gluten sensitivity, this recipe is for you! We want to show you how delicious non-gluten recipes can be and better yet this recipe is egg and...

What is SWS, you ask?⠀ ⠀ Superwoman Syndrome or SWS is becoming more common and often the norm for women. Women wear multiple hats and are gifted with the ability to do so. Often we are working full-time, running a business, supporting our spouse, raising children,...

If you can tolerate grains, oats come with a pretty great, well-rounded health profile. Let's dive into this… GUT HEALTH Oats are a great source of beta-glucan soluble fiber that will help keep your bowel movements regular, reducing the issue of constipation. This...