Functional Medicine

A significant magnesium deficiency won’t necessarily rear its ugly head immediately, but when it does make its presence felt, the issues that arise are certainly to be taken seriously. This powerhouse mineral heroically multitasks managing nerve and muscle function, regulating…

What we recognize as “brain fog” may not actually sound like a defined “condition” to some people so much as simply being inherently a bit oblivious. Everyone muddles through an occasional absent-minded day or two, right? Let’s try something. Ask…

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is an increase in bacteria in the small bowel. This overgrowth can lead to improper digestion and malabsorption of nutrients. This can damage the small bowel mucosa, which can lead to leaky gut and other complications…

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…