Functional Medicine Insights
Evidence-based articles on gut health, thyroid, hormones, and natural healing, written by Dr. Houston C. Anderson, DC, MS.
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That’s right, essential oils, herbs, supplements and all natural remedies don’t work….most of the time. Deep down, you know this is true as you see so many people turning to modern medicine, aka pills. If natural remedies like essential oils
Got Pain? Many people do, in fact it is one of the most common reasons you might go to the doctor. Nobody really likes being in pain, especially chronic pain, but it is a necessary evil to tell the brain
Athletes often get past their primary care doctor and are quickly moved to a specialist. But…is seeing a specialist the best way to recover and perform better? Whether you are an elite athlete or simply a weekend warrior, most of
1. Flexibility is unachievable with muscular imbalances and compensations Often time’s people complain about feeling tight and thus they try and stretch. This tightness most often comes from a muscular imbalance. In my office I deal with muscle imbalances in
An adaptogen is a nutritional supplement that has been shown to help the body deal with physical, emotion and biochemical stress. They are usually herbs, roots or plants. In the United States, as we went away from natural remedies, we
Are Your Migraines Hormonal? Did you know that women are 3 times more likely to suffer from a migraine than men? Yes, over one-third of women will get migraines during their reproductive years and over 75% happen at ovulation or
HYPERTENSION – #1 MISTREATED CONDITION According to an Essentials of Family Medicine, 5th Edition (2007), hypertension is the MOST common condition seen in a general family practice. It beats out colds, sinus problems, sore throats, bronchitis, asthma and ear infections.
Given the prevalence of thyroid disorders today, if you think you have a thyroid problem, you probably do have an under functioning thyroid gland. Or at a minimum you likely are experiencing the feeling of poor thyroid hormone function. Surprisingly
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