Reducing Toxin Exposure Toxins are everywhere. They are ubiquitous. And while we cannot avoid every single toxin, I am a firm believer in reducing toxin exposure where we can to reduce our Total Toxic Load and the problems associated with the many toxins out there. Over the past several years, starting when...
Using Food for Detoxification Functional Medicine is famous for using Food as Medicine and it is one of my favorite aspects of the Functional Medical model. I have seen time and time again that when patients shift their diets to incorporate nourishing, nutrient dense foods that a wide range of diseases...
Top 10 Sleep Tips: Sleep Hygiene Techniques for Optimal Sleep It is rare that I see a patient that doesn’t struggle with some aspect of sleep, whether falling asleep or staying asleep or simply not getting enough sleep. Last week I discussed the importance of sleep on every system in our...
Sleep Health Benefits: The Importance of Sleep Getting adequate restorative sleep is essential in maintaining optimal health. Sleep is important not only for physical health but also mental and emotional health, as well. Poor quality or inadequate sleep can have many consequences beyond feeling tired the following day. Lack of sleep...
Postpartum Nutrient Needs A big part of Postnatal Depletion Syndrome (for more info on Post Natal Depletion Syndrome, click here) is postpartum nutrient insufficiencies or deficiencies. There are many vitamins, minerals and nutrients which may be out of balance due to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. These imbalances may contribute to many...
Postpartum Wellness Postpartum health is a topic I am infinitely passionate about and there is not enough focus on in conventional care. Even as a medical provider, I found the postpartum period to be difficult to navigate, especially after my first baby. Between nutrient insufficiencies, thyroid disturbances, adrenal dysfunction and hormone imbalances,...