Blog

Insomnia is the inability to fall, stay, or experience poor-quality sleep. Over 1/3 of adults do not meet the recommended amount of sleep, which is 7-9 hours per night. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. Other types of sleep disorders include restless legs,...

Magnesium is one of the most abundant and essential nutrients in the body. Most magnesium is in our bones, soft tissue, and muscles. Over 300 enzymatic reactions rely on magnesium as a cofactor, including glucose and blood pressure regulation, energy production,...

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (aka SIBO) is defined as an increase in bacteria in the small intestine above normal values. The increased presence of bacteria leads to fermentation, excessive gas, and symptoms such as flatulence, bloating, pain in the umbilical...

The focus of this blog post will be specifically on T2DM, there are several different forms of diabetes, but they will not be discussed in this blog post. According to the CDC, 2021 data show that 38.4 million people of all ages, or 11.6%, or 1 in 10 people of the...

The thyroid Is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. The thyroid is a part of the endocrine system. It produces hormones which are essential for regulating metabolism. The thyroid gland has many important functions, including regulating body temperature,...

Approximately 6,000 women are affected by menopause each day in the United States. A woman is experiencing menopause when her menstrual cycle has ceased for a year and there is an increase in Follicle - Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). Menopause...

This is a great question. I have been thinking about writing this post for some time but have neglected to do so because I was unsure if I could convey the importance of having a clinician who thinks more integratively. However, today, I am choosing to give it my best...

Dizziness is a common very non-specific complaint that has multiple causes that will not be addressed during this article. Some possible causes of dizziness include: dehydration, medications, anxiety, cardiac arrhythmias, electrolyte abnormalities, inner ear issues,...

Upper respiratory infections (URI) or the common cold are caused by several viruses such as . URIs are usually seasonal in nature, with an increase noted in the winter months. Symptoms of an URI can include low grade fever, chills, malise, sneezing, sore throat,...

Sinusitis can be acute or chronic, for the purposes of this article the focus will be on acute sinusitis. Another name for sinusitis is acute rhinosinusitis. Sinusitis is inflammation of the nasal and paranasal sinuses. Acute sinusitis lasts for 4 weeks or less. The...

Sore throat or pharyngitis can be infectious (viruses and bacteria) or noninfectious. Viruses (such as adenoviruses, coronaviruses, influenza A and B) are usually the problematic organisms for sore throats. In addition to sore throat, other symptoms individuals with a...

Also known as swimmer's ear, otitis externa is inflammation of the external auditory canal. Bacterial infections are the most common cause of otitis externa, with the most common organisms being Pseudomonas aeruginosa, S. epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus. Risk...