Functional Medicine Blog

Your gut and brain are in constant communication. When inflammation or imbalances disrupt the gut microbiome, it can affect mood, focus, and emotional resilience. Through gut health and inflammation testing, functional psychiatry uncovers how your digestive health influences anxiety, depression, and overall mental health—helping you heal from the inside out.

PANS and PANDAS are neuroimmune conditions in children marked by sudden onset of OCD, tics, anxiety, or regression following infections like strep, viruses, or mold, etc. These syndromes involve immune system dysfunction, brain inflammation, and often gut imbalances. Early recognition and root-cause treatment can make a profound difference. Learn how Functional Medicine addresses these complex cases with targeted support for the immune system, brain, and microbiome.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal conditions, yet many patients are left with more questions than answers. Characterized by symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, or a mix of both, IBS is often considered a "diagnosis of exclusion" in conventional medicine. In Functional Medicine, we see IBS not as a final diagnosis, but as a symptom of underlying imbalance . Our goal is to uncover the root causes

Eczema isn’t just a skin issue — it’s often a sign of deeper imbalances in the gut, immune system, or detox pathways. At Your Functional Health, we take a root-cause approach to eczema by identifying triggers like food sensitivities, mold exposure, histamine intolerance, and nutrient deficiencies. Using personalized testing and natural protocols, we help you heal from the inside out and finally calm stubborn, inflamed skin.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) causes widespread symptoms like eczema, hives, food sensitivities, fatigue, and brain fog due to overactive immune cells releasing histamine. Root causes include mold toxicity, gut imbalances, chronic infections, nutrient deficiencies, and nervous system dysregulation. Functional medicine helps uncover and address these triggers to restore balance and reduce flares.

Struggling with bloating, gas, or irregular bowels? Learn the key differences between SIBO and IBS, how to tell them apart.

Your gut is more than digestion—it's central to immune balance. Leaky gut, dysbiosis, and chronic inflammation can trigger or worsen autoimmune conditions. Learn how healing your gut may help calm your immune system and restore resilience.

Learn what estrogen dominance is, its common symptoms, and the root causes behind it—from stress to gut issues to toxins.

Struggling with carb cravings? Discover the surprising reasons behind your cravings, whether it's blood sugar imbalance, stress, gut health.

Learn about oxidative stress, how it affects aging and chronic disease, and ways to reduce free radical damage. Learn more about your risks!

As interest in mental health continues to grow, one surprising factor has emerged as a key player: our gut health. The gut-brain...

Depression is linked to neuroinflammation, gut health, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Learn how to address the root causes naturally and imp

Research shows that imbalances in gut bacteria (dysbiosis) can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, and difficulty losing fat.

What is Fasting? Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food and/or caloric beverages for a specific period of time , allowing the...

The Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-Being Gut health plays a role in mental well-being Did you know that your gut health  plays a...

Why Is Losing Weight So Difficult? Why is it a struggle to lose weight? For many people, weight loss isn’t just about eating less and...

What is Mold Toxicity? Mold toxicity (mycotoxicosis) occurs when exposure to toxic mold (often from water-damaged buildings) leads to the...

Brain fog from the perspective of functional medicine: causes and what can we do about it?