When almost 6 out of 10 Americans eat food daily that contributes to inflammation, no one should wonder why our country has an epidemic of health conditions related to excess inflammation. We see rising rates of cancer, heart disease, strokes, atopic conditions, autoimmunity and more. In looking for an explanation, we can point to the…
Research in rats strongly suggests that spike protein leftover in brain tissue lowers its cortisol and raises its inflammation. While little surprises us anymore about the far-reaching effects of COVID proteins, I do appreciate when research confirms what I have been saying for a while- despite the mainstream narrative that COVID is completely gone in…
Epidemiologic studies point toward an autoimmune link between PANS/PANDAS and other immune system dysfunctions. The disabling pediatric condition we know as PANS / PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Syndrome/ Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep), has been debated for years, even as thousands of children suffer under it. Many pediatricians still denies its reality, while…
Bone broth has surged in popularity in recent years, often claimed as a superfood with numerous health benefits. This nutrient-rich broth, made by simmering animal bones and connective tissues, is packed with minerals, gelatin, collagen, and amino acids. Let’s explore some of its key health benefits, along with important considerations for certain dietary restrictions. …
You just got invited over to some new friends who are excited that you are also trying to live a healthier life by limiting toxins, simplifying life, and eating healthy. Every new health minded friend is a blessing, but you already know that the healthy or Crunchy lifestyle comes in different degrees of crunchiness. These…
Working in a functional medicine clinic caring for mold toxic patients will quickly convince you that mold toxins affect our immune systems. On a daily basis we see patients suffering from yeast overgrowth, repeated viral infections, Lyme or other tick born infections who underneath it all have mold toxicity. Seeing this hundreds of times leaves…
Parents generally want to spare their children the effects of prolonged inflammation now and in the future, but too many are unaware of how important that could be for their child’s mental health. We live in an age of inflammatory diseases and effects. Beyond the natural toxicities of a fallen world such as venomous snakes…
Many conventional medical providers still pooh-pooh the use of probiotics for their patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease or other gut disorders. The research which is as profuse as viral diarrhea keeps pouring out that targeting dysfunctional GI pathology with various probiotics can make a difference for those suffering. This latest research from a backwoods academic…
Parents in our pediatric wellness program get more than just a trusted and experienced provider for their children, but access to our childhood wellness guidance resources online 24/7. As we combine the best of functional, conventional, Christian, and years of parenting without driving you to unnecessary fear, you get our guidance for parenting in this…
Functional pediatricians like myself are continuously searching for new therapies that can benefit our patients suffering from neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and PANS/PANDAS and more. Attending a conference focused on nation wide providers bringing both the latest research and years of experience together for the sake of improving our efficacy was, in short, amazing. One…