Transforming Pain into Power: Overcoming the Effects of Early Childhood Trauma

Overcoming Early Childhood Trauma

Transforming Pain into Power: Overcoming the Effects of Early Childhood Trauma  Early childhood trauma is a widespread issue that impacts countless individuals globally, resulting in enduring emotional, psychological, and physical wounds. These adverse experiences during early life can profoundly affect an individual’s overall well-being, frequently leading to various health difficulties later on in life. Functional […]

Prenatal Detox Gives Your Baby a Healthy Head Start

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How Prenatal Detox Gives Your Baby a Healthy Head Start For millions of couples in the United States, spring is more than a rebirth of nature. It’s time to think about family planning. Fall is the most popular time to conceive, but it’s time to start planning the nursery, the budget, and the mother-to-be’s prenatal […]

At-Home Healing with Functional Medicine

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At-Home Healing with Functional Medicine At-home healing with the guidance of a functional medicine doctor offers a holistic approach to reclaiming and optimizing your health from the comfort of your own home. Functional medicine focuses on uncovering the root causes of health imbalances and considers the interconnectedness of various bodily systems.     With a functional […]

How to Detoxify at Home: Rejuvenate Your Body and Boost Your Well-Being

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How to Detoxify at Home: Rejuvenate Your Body and Boost Your Well-Being In today’s fast-paced world, our bodies are constantly exposed to environmental toxins, processed foods, and everyday stress. This accumulation of toxins can take a toll on our health and vitality. That’s why many people learn how to detoxify at home, learning tips and […]

What Are Endotoxins and Why Are They Dangerous?

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What Are Endotoxins and Why Are They Dangerous? Functional Health and Healing recently provided a guide to toxins, presenting the question, “Is Your Body’s Detoxification System Overwhelmed?” and how we can limit exposure to toxins in our everyday lives.   If a toxin is found in your external environment–such as in the water you drink […]

Is Your Body’s Detoxification System Overwhelmed?

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Is Your Body’s Detoxification System Overwhelmed? The body has a wonderfully complex natural detoxification system designed to remove harmful substances from the body. Unfortunately, this system wasn’t prepared for the daily onslaught of toxic substances we are exposed to every day.   This means that the body’s natural defense system becomes overwhelmed over time. When […]

Why Functional Medicine Credentials Matter

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Why Functional Medicine Credentials Matter When looking for a safe, effective healthcare alternative to conventional medicine, what should be a simple Google search becomes a rabbit hole of alternative therapies, confusing terms, and misinformation. At first glance, terms like “naturopathic,” “homeopathic,” and “functional medicine” can all seem confusing.  Let’s look at functional medicine to understand […]

Trying to Find a Functional Medicine Doctor? 6 Questions You Should Ask

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Trying to Find a Functional Medicine Doctor? 6 Questions You Should Ask  Functional medicine is growing in popularity, and with proven success in treating many different illnesses and chronic diseases, it’s easy to see why. However, the popularity of functional medicine means an increasingly wide choice of providers. Many people wonder how to find a […]

Five Natural Ways to Maintain Gut Health While Pregnant

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Five Natural Ways to Maintain Gut Health While Pregnant Babies inherit 63% of their gut microbiome from their mother’s gut microbiota. That means having a healthy gut leads to a healthy pregnancy and baby. Even if you’ve never considered your gut health before, it’s crucial for both your baby and yourself that you understand the […]