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 raw […]
Why Am I Always Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep?
Always tired after 8 hours of sleep? Discover root causes like thyroid, mitochondria, blood sugar, and how functional medicine restores energy.
What It Really Means to Nourish: A Functional Medicine Perspective on True Health
The True Meaning of Nourish The word nourish comes from the Latin nutrire, which means “to feed, foster, or bring up.” At its core, it speaks to sustaining life, fostering growth, and enriching what already exists. Nutrition is part of nourishment, but nourishment itself is much bigger. A bowl of soup can give your body vitamins and minerals, […]
Leaky Gut, Part 3: Heal Leaky Gut Naturally
You’ve learned what leaky gut is and how stress disrupts the gut-brain axis. Now let’s talk about how to heal leaky gut naturally using functional medicine. Your gut has an incredible ability to regenerate when you remove irritants and provide the right nutrients, lifestyle, and microbiome support. Your gut has an incredible ability to regenerate. […]
Stress and Gut Health: Leaky Gut, Part 2
You’ve learned that leaky gut, also called increased intestinal permeability, can affect far more than digestion. It influences your immune system, hormones, and even mood. But one of the most overlooked links between stress and gut health is how chronic tension, worry, or emotional overload can literally weaken your intestinal barrier and trigger inflammation. Let’s […]
Leaky Gut Syndrome, Part 1: What Is It and Are You at Risk?
“Leaky gut” might sound like a wellness buzzword, but it’s a real, measurable condition known medically as increased intestinal permeability. In simple terms, it means the protective barrier of your gut becomes porous, allowing toxins, microbes, and undigested food to “leak” into your bloodstream. In this post, you’ll learn what leaky gut really is, why […]
