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Sun exposure offers health benefits that cannot be obtained from vitamin D supplementation. However, most won't be able to obtain all the vitamin D th...

A systematic review (high level scientific evidence) recently found those with celiac may be at increased risk for SIBO. This SIBO (small intestinal b...

Another edition of health news with updates on: H. Pylori treatment, tanning beds, intermittent fasting, Vitamin D supplementation, iodine & thyroid, ...

Graves' disease is a condition in which the body produces too much thyroid hormone, essentially the opposite of Hashimoto's hypothyroid.  However, bot...

Vitamin K2 may help prevent cardiovascular disease by preventing and even decreasing calcium deposition into arteries, thus making arteries less stiff...

In the clinic I often see problems in the gut as the true underlying cause of fatigue and/or adrenal fatigue.  Let's review a recent study that found ...

Today I had a fascinating discussion with Drs. Walsh and Nelson regarding lifestyle.  Did you know that being lonely is as harmful as smoking? We also...

Recently some have suggested that SIBO is not a real condition. In light of this I wanted to provide an updated account of what SIBO is, what it is no...

We recently discussed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Dr. Lawrence Afrin.  Today we dive into part 2 of this discussion and tackle mostly audience ...

There is one key strategy you can use, as a functional medicine patient, to make visits with your clinician more efficient and effective. Let's discus...

Soil-based probiotics are probiotics that are often found in soil and that confer a health benefit to humans. Remember, we evolved with constant conta...

What is the best diet for SIBO? There is none, but there are a few key strategies to help you find the best diet for you and the needs of your gut.  L...

Is it safer to have a child in the hospital or at home?  What about using a midwife? Today I speak with nurse midwife Anne Margolis and we outline wha...

Food allergy testing is not all it's cracked up to be.  In fact, there are some important aspects regarding foods you should avoid that food allergy t...

Today we cover important health news, including updates on: Natural treatment for depression Gluten consumption and heart disease Thyroid levels ...

Let's go through an evidence based review of what the science says regarding sun exposure and your health.  We will answer questions including: Doe...

Today I speak with Dr. Kevin Wallace on the topic of peptides which have very promising potential for anti-aging and for immune system health.  We dis...

Pregnancy is one factor that can initiate thyroid autoimmunity. Let's discuss the impact vitamin D can have on thyroid autoimmunity postpartum. My n...

Today I had a fantastic discussion with Dr. Paul Anderson regarding integrative cancer care. Dr. Anderson did a great job providing a reasonable, bala...

Gut microbiota is the newest health craze. Problems with the good bacteria in the intestines have been correlated with everything from obesity to card...

This was a great discussion with Heidi Turner. Heidi and I first discuss how to efficiently navigate the sea of available diets. We also detail what I...

A well performed study has recently provided answers to pressing questions like; What symptoms are associated with gluten sensitivity How long aft...

Helminth therapy essentially refers to using health-promoting worms in a very similar manner to how we use probiotics. Healthy helminths may be an imp...

Increased diversity of the intestinal microbiota (world of bacteria) generally appears to be a good thing. Can we achieve increased diversity by admin...

Today I will answer more listener questions, including: Tests for Autoimmunity How to Become a Functional Medicine Practitioner Thyroid Antibodie...

Can a flu vaccine damage your gut health? Let's discuss this question and the role probiotics have in relation to vaccinations. My new book is final...

Biofilms are protective coatings that bacteria and fungus form to protect themselves from antibiotics and herbal treatment. Biofilms may be at the roo...

Let's discuss two audience questions regarding SIBO tips. Specifically, if a low FODMAP can diagnose SIBO and what to do when you are not responding t...

A low FODMAP diet can help with IBS and the gas, bloating, abdominal pain and bowel irregularity that occur in IBS.  We have previously discussed how ...

Today I answer an audience question regarding hives aka urticaria.  We'll discuss what causes urticaria and how it can be treated both naturally and w...