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Naturally Overcoming Anxiety with Healthy Gut, Healthy You

The connection between the gut and brain is powerful, and often not realized by the general public. When Dr. Aleksandra Gioe was faced with severe anxiety, she tried natural solutions like chamomile tea and holy basil. But these supplements didn’t address the more profound roots of her condition: gut inflammation.…...Read more

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Do Vitamin D Supplements Reduce Cancer or Heart Disease?

A 25,000 person study shows that vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the incidence of cancer or cardiovascular disease versus a placebo. However, sun exposure has been tightly correlated with a reduction in certain cancers as well as cardiovascular disease. Aim to get outside for 15 minutes with no sunblock,…...Read more

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Do Probiotics Cause SIBO?

A handful of studies looking at the effects of probiotics may be taken out of context. One study on Align probiotic (a Bifidobacterium infantis strain) showed that a few healthy people who took it for several weeks tested positive for methane on a SIBO lactulose breath test. No significant change…...Read more

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3 Simple Steps to Naturally Treat PMS

Symptoms from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) can be a challenging part of many women’s monthly cycles. Two recent studies on adolescents show that vitamin D can be a safe and effective method for reducing these symptoms, lessening anxiety, irritability, sadness, cramps, and other associated issues. These benefits were not gained by…...Read more

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How Your Gut Health Affects Your Hormones

It can be frustrating if you’ve followed all the right advice on being healthy, and your gut and hormones are still acting up. Daffnee was in great physical shape, with several exercise classes a week, on the paleo diet, sleeping well, and taking birth control. Her existing IBS and celiac…...Read more

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Fatty Liver Improves with Probiotics – High-Level Scientific Evidence

The gut and the liver may be more connected than you expect: probiotics can reduce liver enzymes from non-alcoholic fatty liver. A recent meta-analysis showed that two liver enzymes, ALT and AST, a byproduct of liver damage, were significantly reduced in test patients when taking lactobacillus-bifidobacterium blends of probiotics. Insulin…...Read more

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Does Thyroid Autoimmunity Cause Anxiety and Depression – The Scientific Consensus

The best evidence to date shows a significant association between thyroid autoimmunity and depression & anxiety. But what does this mean and what should you do about it? Let’s discuss the bottom line regarding the best diets and natural treatment options for improving thyroid autoimmunity and mood. Dr. Michael Ruscio,…...Read more

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Are You Truly Hypothyroid? Caution for Those Seeing a Functional Medicine Provider

The field of functional medicine has become too liberal with labeling someone as ‘hypothyroid’. This might sound appealing, “Yes, I finally have a diagnosis”. However, the hidden danger is that taking unneeded thyroid medication can make your symptoms worse. Let’s detail how to know if you are truly hypothyroid. Dr.…...Read more

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Can Food Allergy Testing Help Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid?

Can food allergy testing help Hashimoto’s hypothyroid? The answer is no. However, you can take steps to improve your digestive health and thus improve your thyroid. Let's discuss a recent study which found you don’t need to perform food allergy testing if you have Hashimoto's hypothyroid. We will also discuss…...Read more

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You CAN Overcome Brain Fog & Depression by Healing Your Gut – Harman Shares Her Story

Harman’s case is one that really pulls at your heart strings. At only 24 years old, she came in to my office debilitated by brain fog, to the point she had to take medical leave from her job. At our first visit she broke down with tears in her eyes…...Read more

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