Functional Medicine

When it comes to knowing the different between pharmaceuticals supplements versus over the counter ones, it’s simple – over the counter ones aren’t regulated by the government. When you’re taking supplements to enhance or to repair your health, you should…

It’s finally summertime in Chicago which means it’s time to put on our favorite pair of sneakers and enjoy the city. During this time of the year, it’s easy to find ourselves itchy and flakey from a sunburn, sweaty from…

Winter is coming! Alongside winter there are sinus infections, the flu, ear infections, colds, and strep! A simple support to build up a reliable defense against all this is an adequate zinc status. The connection between zinc deficiency and susceptibility…

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have an enlightened solution for starting their week on a refreshingly healthy note: Meat Free Monday. The “Toy Story” franchise icon and his wife of 31 years are keeping their Mondays strictly vegetarian to commemorate…

Pregnancy is a time of incredible growth by the human body. That growth comes with increased nutritional needs, including protein, essential fatty acids, folate, and calcium to name a few. Meeting increased protein needs (recommendations range from 70-100 g protein…

Do you ever feel unexplainably achy or tired after a long hot day? You may go by the standard signs of dehydration - increased thirst and variations in the color of your urine. But symptoms of dehydration also include feeling…

Your 20s are a time of growth, change, and big life transitions. It’s also when your hormones are laying the foundation for long-term health. While you may not think about hormones until later in life, stress, sleep habits, nutrition, and…

Why are dragon fruit and celery juice currently the most discussed and trendy health topics?  What do an old familiar vegetable and a fairly new exotic fruit have in common?  How do they differ? And most importantly, what properties do…