Integrative &
Functional Medicine
Benefits of Sauna Sauna use is gaining popularity right now but what are the actual benefits of sauna use and is it really good for everyone? We recently got an infrared sauna and I LOVE it. I have always loved the heat of a sauna, after a workout or on a...
Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu SeasonStaying health during cold and flu season may seem like an impossible task but there are things we can do every day keep our immune system healthy. So, what can we do to boost our immune system and what should you do if you...
A Holistic Approach to Skin Cancer Prevention Skin Cancer Prevention and Protection From the Inside Out Is skin cancer prevention really a thing beyond avoiding the sun? I certainly think so. In Functional Medicine, we view diet and lifestyle as the pillars of creating wellness, and when it comes to disease prevention,...
Skin Cancer Awareness : A Focus on Melanoma May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and because of my own Melanoma diagnosis earlier this year I have been diving into the literature to uncover everything I could find on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Thankfully my melanoma was very superficial and only required...
Top 10 Sleep Tips: Sleep Hygiene Techniques for Optimal Sleep It is rare that I see a patient that doesn’t struggle with some aspect of sleep, whether falling asleep or staying asleep or simply not getting enough sleep. Last week I discussed the importance of sleep on every system in our...
IMMUNE HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS AND BOTANICALS What immune health supplements can help keep your immune system at its peak this winter? Many want to know, what is the quick fix, the one pill that will boost the immune system and the truth is, there is not one magic thing that will stop...
How to Support a Healthy Immune System A healthy immune system is more than just taking the right supplements. Since we are in the thick of cold and flu season and COVID19 is still on our minds, I thought it would be a good time to discuss immune health and how...