Posts Tagged ‘inflammation’
What is Leaky Gut?
Leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a condition where the gut lining becomes permeable, allowing toxins, bacteria and undigested food particles to enter the bloodstream. This can lead to a range of health problems and symptoms, including bloating, gas, fatigue, skin issues, and food sensitivities. What Causes Leaky Gut? There are several…
Read the RecipeFunctional Medicine & Inflammation
If the definition of functional medicine is a little ambiguous to you, you’re not alone. While certainly not a new medical discipline, the functional medicine method, gut inflammation and the role of nutrition, is still a bit obscure for many people. What is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine seeks to find the root cause of a…
Read the RecipeUnderstanding Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health conditions that increase the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The syndrome is characterized by a combination of metabolic disorders, including insulin resistance, central obesity, high blood pressure, and abnormal lipid metabolism. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the…
Read the RecipeWhat is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is a condition that affects the digestive system, specifically the colon. It occurs when small pouches or pockets, called diverticula, form in the lining of the colon and become infected or inflamed. In this blog, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diverticulitis. Causes of Diverticulitis: The exact cause of diverticulitis…
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Fatigue is more than just feeling tired. Well, it’s complicated, and it’s much more than just feeling tired or worn out. Fatigue can mean many different things to many different people. Feelings of tiredness, muscle weakness, mental fatigue can all impact one’s life in numerous ways. The standard dictionary definition is this: “Fatigue is extreme…
Read the RecipeDo You Have Inflammation
Is Inflammation Impacting Your Health? by Erika Zink, NBC-HWC How do you know if inflammation is negatively affecting your health? If you want to find out your Medical Symptom Questionnaire score and whether you should talk to your doctor more about inflammation, you can take the quiz here: https://drhyman.com/downloads/MSQ_Fillable.pdf. How do you know if inflammation is negatively affecting your health? …
Read the RecipeThe Wide World of Cinnamon
You may not give it much thought when you reach for the cinnamon spice to add to your favorite dessert or coffee drink. Grown in tropical regions in and around Indonesia, cinnamon has been used in cooking, baking and for health benefits for thousands of years. Did you know there is more than one variety of cinnamon? Cassia and…
Read the RecipeUnderstanding Inflammation
What is inflammation? Our immune system’s response to protect against infection, disease or injury. In most circumstances this is a normal part of our immune health. During this complex process, the cells release chemicals to alert the immune system. In the short term, our body may be fighting off a cold or healing a wound…
Read the RecipeWhat is the HPA Axis? Part 2
This is the second installment of our two-part blog post on the HPA Axis. The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is your stress response system. It’s that internal system that triggers the fight-or-flight response when you find yourself in a dangerous situation. How can you influence the HPA axis to your benefit? Prolonged activation of the HPA…
Read the RecipeWhat is the HPA Axis? Part 1
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is your stress response system. It’s that internal system that triggers the fight-or-flight response when you find yourself in a dangerous situation. For example, imagine you are hiking a trail on Badger Mountain when you suddenly hear that tell-tale sound of a rattlesnake. Your first response is to freeze and listen…
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