Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and increased mucus production, which can cause wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. While there are many conventional treatments available for asthma, functional medicine offers a holistic and personalized approach that can help improve
Sleep is essential for good health and wellbeing, yet many people struggle with insomnia and other sleep disorders. While prescription sleep aids can be effective, they often come with unwanted side effects. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies that can help you sleep better without the risk of side effects. In this article, we’ll explore
L-Theanine (γ-glutamylethylamide), is an amino acid predominantly found in green tea. It has been shown to affect brain functions by relieving stress disorders, improving mood, and maintaining normal sleep. Many products enriched in L-theanine are available in the market today. However, the question remains whether L-Theanine really has any beneficial effect on the human body.
Functional nutrition is a fundamental part of functional medicine that considers a holistic approach to diet based on lifestyle factors, food choices, environment, level of activity and consideration of chronic diseases or disorder. With all these factors in consideration, functional nutrition has the ability to not only curb inflammation within the body but also lower
Generally speaking, there are four different types of diabetes: Type 1: An autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks body’s own pancreatic cells. As a result, the body produces less insulin. Type 2: The body becomes resistant to insulin. As a result, the blood glucose levels rise rapidly. Pre-diabetes: When the A1c level in
Functional medicine has a holistic mind-body approach to treating chronic conditions and addresses health issues by treating the root causes and not just the symptoms. One of the many therapeutic approaches in Functional Medicine is often to deeply analyze the gut. Since the gut is one of the most important organ systems within the body
What kind of diet is right for you? This is a question that I get asked by almost everyone who finds out what I do for a living, and rightfully so! There is so much confusion around what to eat and how to eat that many people simply don’t make any changes because they don’t
What’s hiding in your food? It is a question that has boggled the mind for generations. What was once simply a glance at an easy-to-read list of ingredients has become complex thanks to the addition of food additives. Food additives, despite their widespread use, are detrimental to the health of most people when consumed
Cycling as a form of exercise has been well-documented as an effective way to improve your physical and emotional health. Exercise contributes to many health benefits including improvements in sleep, heightened libido, stress relief, increased energy, weight loss, reductions in fatigue, and improved cardiovascular fitness and cholesterol. Exercise also has been shown to improve anxiety,
Nutritional Deficiency is subtle and can appear in many forms. Have you ever noticed little nuances in your body? These might be things that have just popped up over time, such as little marks on your nails or some bumps on the back of your arms or legs. In most cases, people attribute these things
