Those outside of functional medicine may ridicule the notion that our gut play such a central role in our health (and so did I at one time), but recent research makes that more and more difficult to ignore. Researchers in a Swedish university looked closely at the gut bacteria of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes…
by Dr. Potter’s wonderful wife, Jennifer James 5:7-13 (ESV) “Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it until it receives the early and late rains. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the…
Scientists have long known that the cerebellum, that smaller chunk of brain sitting at the back of the skull under the “all-knowing” cortex played a central role in coordinating movement. Ballerinas, musicians, and sports stars among others have spent countless hours of their lives to hone their cerebellar coordination to become experts of motion. Apparently…
SWEET POTATO BREAKFAST BOWL (gluten, dairy, nightshade free) 1 very large sweet potato, or 2 small sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons raisins 2 tablespoons walnuts 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 2 tablespoons almond butter Cinnamon to taste Honey, maple syrup, or banana to taste Instructions Peel sweet potatoes and warm to temperature preference (precook the day before).…
Rather than waste time debating whether or not Autism has increased or is just more frequently reported, more fruit will result from studies like this one by researchers at Kanazawa University in Japan. As the numbers of children diagnosed with autism rises faster and faster, Kyung-min et al chase a non-invasive test for diagnosing this…
Why can’t we find the one cause of autism? Because… we are searching for what does not exist, the “one” cause. Autism remains a mysterious complexity and much of that complexity may lie in the fact that multiple causes may lead to it. Furthermore, multiple processes interact to produce what we see in children. Dr.…
Sanctuary’s own nutritionist has some tips to share today! 10 Tips for Navigating the Holiday Parties 1. Make sure to stay hydrated with plenty of clean, filtered water. 1/2 your body weight in ounces is approximately what you should be drinking. Oftentimes we think we are hungry, when in fact we are simply dehydrated. Ensuring you…
Heart disease… We all know someone touched by it, always in a unwanted way. Millions of Americans suffer blockages in their hearts’ arteries, leading to pain, disability, even death. Multiple culprits have been blamed. Countless remedies and diets have been proposed to both prevent and cure its dark touch. The Mediterranean diet stands out among…
Okay, I have to admit when I am wrong. Many times I have said that there seems to be no ill health issue that mold cannot cause. In digging for any new information on mold toxicity, I ran across this article from 2016. While even the authors admit that more research could be done to…
It’s that time of year where we begin to struggle with Holiday goodies…cakes, cookies and candy. Don’t fret! There are alternatives that the kids and guests will love. These refined sugar free cookies will win everyone over and not hamper your goals to live a healthy, abundant life. INGREDIENTS 2 cups almond flour 1/2 tsp baking powder* 1/4 tsp salt…