While dietary supplements cannot take the place of a healthy lifestyle, they can be used strategically to boost your health, especially in cases of deficiency. In the U.S., 57.6% of adults aged 20 and over, use supplements, with multivitamins, vitamin D and omega-3 fats representing the top three. Another survey put the percentage of Americans using supplements at 86%. So, it's…
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Dr. Scott’s Favorite Supplements While dietary supplements cannot take the place of a healthy lifestyle, they can be used strategically to boost your health, especially in cases of deficiency. In the U.S., 57.6% of adults aged 20 and over, use supplements, with multivitamins, vitamin D and omega-3 fats representing the top three.1 Another survey put the percentage of Americans using supplements…
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Functional Medicine and Depression Depression is a complex and multifaceted mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. While traditional treatment methods like therapy and medication are commonly employed, an emerging approach known as functional medicine offers a comprehensive and holistic perspective on addressing depression. This article delves into the principles of functional medicine and how they can be…
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Functional Medicine and Anxiety Anxiety is a pervasive mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by persistent worry, fear, and unease, anxiety can significantly impact an individual's daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Traditional approaches to treating anxiety often involve pharmaceutical interventions and therapy. However, an alternative and increasingly popular approach gaining traction is Functional Medicine. In…
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Unraveling the Gut-Parkinson's Connection: The Intriguing Link between Gut Health and Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease (PD) has long been associated with the brain, but emerging research suggests that an unexpected player may have a critical role in its development and progression: the gut. The human gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiota, forming…
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What Causes an Autoimmune Disease? The development of autoimmune disease is a complex process that requires multiple factors to come together in the perfect storm. Each person has a unique set of circumstances that result in their specific reason for developing autoimmune disfunction. Multiple factors or triggers can contribute to creating the dysfunction that ultimately causes the immune system to…
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Diet and exercise are a foundation od any weight loss strategy, but what do you do when diet and exercise don’t work? One of the 1st places I look is hormones. The hormone system is especially important to weight management and body composition. When we are younger out hormones and the hormone receptors are working optimally, and this allows us…
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Can leaky gut effect weight loss? This is a good question. Let’s start with what exactly is a leaky gut. The term leaky gut refers to the condition were the lining of the intestinal tract becomes damaged to the point that it can no longer serve as an effective barrier preventing undigested food particles from entering the blood stream. When…
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Functional Medicine for Weight Loss One of the most common questions I get asked is can functional medicine help with weight loss? My answer is always the same. Functional Medicine is the best way to lose weight. The reason I say this is because Functional Medicine is about getting you healthy and if your metabolism is not working it can…
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7 Budget-Savvy Tips for Practicing Yoga at Home While Self-Isolating Not being able to get to the yoga studio can put a real damper on your practice. Still, self-isolating is the best way to keep yourself, your family and your community healthy. So how can you strike a balance between staying inside and sticking to your yoga goals? Well you…
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