Chemicals to straighten and relax hair are a part of life for many black women, for reasons that range from societal expectations to ease of care. But our society’s discomfort [...]
Do you suspect you have thyroid or hormone imbalances and also struggle with being sleepy after eating (or always hungry)? You may suffer from insulin resistance, which raises your risk [...]
You’ve probably heard that depression and other mental health issues are based on a lack of brain chemicals such as serotonin and GABA. Conventional treatment is to give medications that [...]
It’s not easy being a healthy American. We are constantly besieged by the lure of sugary, starchy treats (salted caramel latte and a scone anyone?). Yet behind the innocent disguise [...]
Anyone with diabetes knows it’s important to manage insulin levels. Functional medicine offers unique tools to manage insulin and blood sugar -- including diet, exercise, stress management, detoxification, and maximizing [...]
Finding it hard to lose weight? Although many factors can hinder weight loss, one of the sneakier is sleep deprivation. Research shows people who regularly sleep five hours or [...]
The numbers of people with dementia are expected to more than double in 30 years and outpace both heart disease and cancer in terms of cost. Because dementia can take root in [...]
Chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s are the most common and costly health problems in the United States. What’s worse is they are largely lifestyle [...]
Do you feel sleepy or have intense cravings for sugar after meals? Are you a woman whose hair is thinning, yet you’re growing facial hair? Are you a man who [...]
A blood sugar imbalance can seriously undermine your efforts to manage Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, an autoimmune thyroid disease. A primary factor in taming an autoimmune disease like Hashimoto's hypothyroidism is to [...]