Quick Read: Chronic Inflammation Symptoms and Treatment Chronic inflammation symptoms and treatment go hand in hand: this guide shows what fuels the “bonfire,” how inflammation can grow, and, most importantly, how to reduce inflammation with diet, gut repair, sleep, stress skills, movement, and targeted testing. Chronic … Read more about Chronic Inflammation & Treatment: A Functional Medicine Approach
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Food as Medicine: Functional Medicine Guide to Healing
What Does Food as Medicine Really Mean? In functional medicine, the concept of food as medicine is not a trend. It’s a timeless truth. Food is more than calories. It carries messages that influence your genes, shape your microbiome, regulate hormones, and even impact mood. When we use food intentionally, we provide the body with the … Read more about Food as Medicine: Functional Medicine Guide to Healing
Why Am I Always Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep?
If you wake up tired even after 7–8 hours of sleep, the problem usually isn’t sleep itself, it’s how your body makes and uses energy. Common causes include mitochondrial dysfunction, thyroid or adrenal imbalances, blood sugar swings, nutrient deficiencies, and hidden inflammation or infections. Functional medicine uncovers these root … Read more about Why Am I Always Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep?
