Functional Medicine Blog

What Was the Flexner Report? In 1910, Abraham Flexner published the Flexner Report , a groundbreaking document that reshaped the U.S....

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...

Why is Alzheimer’s Called Type 3 Diabetes? Alzheimer’s disease is often referred to as Type 3 Diabetes  because of its strong connection...

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

Understanding Testosterone Therapy Testosterone therapy is commonly used to treat low testosterone (low T) levels  in men, helping...

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...

What is Epitalon? Epitalon , also known as Epithalon, is a synthetic tetrapeptide  derived from Epithalamin , a naturally occurring...

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...

Learn about SNP testing to see how your body is able to protect you against oxidative stress!

BPC-157, a synthetic peptide derived from a protein found in the stomach, has gained significant attention for its healing and...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a childhood condition, but many adults continue to struggle with...

This article explains how elevated homocysteine levels can contribute to mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, OCD, & even dementia.

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

People in the Blue Zones —regions where people live significantly longer, often reaching 100 years of life or more—share common lifestyle...

Gut imbalances can cause hormonal issues Many health issues—especially those involving hormones—can be traced back to gut health. The...

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

Hair loss is a common issue that many people face, and we need to consider various internal and external factors that could be...