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UnCURABLE | Part 8:

The January Trap

Why Overhauls Fail (And What Actually Works)

January pushes people to fix everything at once. But healing doesn’t respond to intensity. It responds to clarity. A simpler way to reset without burning out.

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The Power of Fasting

Revolutionize Your Health Through the Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science of Fasting

Fasting is more than just a health trend. If you’ve heard whispers about the transformative power of fasting but haven’t yet ventured into this realm, now is the perfect time to explore the ancient wisdom and modern science of fasting.

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Food & Mood

Take Control of Your Mental Health

Mood disorders like anxiety and depression are increasing. But understanding the critical link between food and mood can empower you to take back control of your mental health.

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Inflammation

The Underlying Cause of Chronic Disease

Inflammation is a normal response of our body’s immune system … but it can sometimes run amok, leading to all kinds of problems.

Chronic Health Issues

Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Disease

Addressing the Seismic Rise in Chronic Health Issues

Chronic health issues (autoimmune & autoinflammatory) are now the most common medical problems we deal with. How can you protect yourself?

Protein Powder

Straight Talk About Supplements | Part 6

Protein & Collagen

A Doctor’s Guide

When you purchase protein powder or collagen, you expect it to support your health. But you have to be wise.

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Straight Talk About Supplements | Part 5

If You Only Take One Supplement...

It Should Be Vitamin D!

Unfortunately, this is the time of year when we most need vitamin D, and our bodies are least able to produce it.

Demystifying CBD & THC

Straight Talk About Supplements | Part 4

Demystifying CBD & THC

Is it Safe? Is It Smart?

I often receive questions about CBD & THC. What are the benefits and risks? How can you find a safe and effective product? Are they right for you?

Straight Talk About Supplements | Part 3

Safety First: How to Vet Your Supplements

Learn to vet your supplements to ensure their safety.

Straight Talk About Supplements | Part 2

Your Supplements May Be Lying to You

2 Troubling Scams To Steer Clear Of

Warning: Your supplement may contain hidden pharmaceuticals. The labels could be lying to you about their contents.

Straight Talk About Supplements | Part 1

Supplements & Snake Oil

5 Things You Need to Know About Supplements

We love and hate supplements for good reasons: they offer the best of medicine and the worst of human deception.

Understanding Lyme Disease: The Burden, Diagnosis, and Controversy

Chronic Lyme Disease

Demystifying Lyme Disease

Understanding, Diagnosing, & Treating This Mysterious Illness

The number of Lyme disease cases in the US is greater than breast cancer, yet its still widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed.

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Functional Primary Care | Part 2

Functional Primary Care: It’s Never Too Late to Invest In Your Future.

(And We’ve Made It Easier Than Ever)

Jodi’s journey is a testament to her belief that it’s never too late to make a life change.

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Functional Primary Care | Part 1

Functional Primary Care: The Next (Right) Step in Healthcare

Who would benefit from adopting a functional medicine approach to their personal healthcare?

Age Is Just a Number

Anti-Aging Strategies

Imagine the aging process in your body slowing down. Can we decelerate aging and live a vibrant…

Welcome to RIFM | Part 2

Functional Medicine

What Is It?
How Does It Work?
Is It Right For Me?

Welcome to RIFM | Part 2: Functional Medicine What Is It?How Does It Work?Is It Right For…

Welcome to RIFM | Part 1

Holistic Medicine: A Better Standard of Care

Untangling Conventional, Integrative, and Functional Medicine to Select the Right Tool for the Job

Conventional medicine has its place, but sometimes integrative or functional medicine might be a better fit. The key is to know when to use which tool.

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Your Mouthwash is Killing You

(And What to Use Instead)

Discover how mouthwash can destroy nitric oxide production—raising blood pressure, harming cardiovascular health, and sabotaging your wellbeing. Learn the science-backed alternatives that restore oral health without the dangerous side effects.

Superpower or Supersyndrome? | Part 1

Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder

How a Superpower Can Become Your Achilles Heel

What if I were to tell you I’ve discovered one root cause — one predisposing factor associated with the most common & complex issues doctors address every day?

Mold Wars

Five Battlegrounds in the ‘Mold Wars’ Debate

There’s a lot of debate, even in the functional medicine world, about chronic illness related to mold toxicity. Let’s look at five specific battlegrounds in the debate.

Lifestyle Medicine for Stress: Creativity, Nature, & Relationships

Lifestyle Medicine for Stress | Part 4

Creativity, Nature, & Relationships

In this last post in my series on Lifestyle Medicine for Stress, I’d like to introduce three more interventions that can effectively help us to manage stress, reduce cortisol, and help our bodies better respond to challenges.