Functional Medicine
Methylation is one of the many vitamin-requiring biochemical mechanisms the body uses to maintain optimal mental and physical health. It supports several key processes, including gene expression and DNA repair, and takes place billions of times every second. DNA...
Functional Medicine
“Detoxes” have become a trend in the health and wellness space, but did you know your body is detoxing right now? Detoxification is an ongoing process that your body does naturally – it’s essential for your survival. Detoxification happens in several organs throughout...
Functional Medicine
Antioxidants are crucial to optimal health. Why? Because they fight free radicals. Free radicals are compounds that can have severe and far-reaching impacts on your well-being. For example, when your levels of free radicals become too high, your body experiences...
Functional Medicine
Inflammation affects the nervous system and plays a leading role in your body’s defenses. In some cases, long-term, low-grade chronic inflammation contributes to autoimmune neurological diseases like dementia. Our knowledge of the brain-body connection is evolving,...
Functional Medicine
We may be unique, but there’s one thing we all have in common: our bodies need vitamins and minerals to keep us fit, healthy, and thriving. Our bodies are exceptional – they produce many of the core nutrients we need to function. But minerals are not produced by the...
Functional Medicine
As a neurologist, I conduct what’s called a neurological exam with my patients. This assessment has several components, each evaluating a different facet of our neurological health. First, I look at my patients’ mental status, including their alertness, memory, and...
