Today’s world is full of synthetic everything. Food, drugs, beauty products, house cleaning products and everything in between. Humans are turning more synthetic as the days pass on. Fake eyelashes, hair dye, botox, lip fillers, Brazilian butt lifts, tummy tucks, liposuction and synthetic breasts are a common finding everywhere you turn. As of 2019, the Read More
Thyroid disease is one of the most common conditions I see at my clinic. According to the Cleveland Clinic, over 20 million people in America have some sort of thyroid disease. In this post we will look at the different types of thyroid disease and dive into the integrative side of diagnosing and treating. Types Read More
Hello empowered human! Getting a vaccine is not one-size-fits-all and I learned this the hard way. Once I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, my understanding of the unique characteristics of the human body (our epigenetics, genome, cellular health, toxic burdon, pathogen exposures and more) dramatically changed. My western medicine trained brain turned to an Read More
The Holidays bring a unique blend of nostalgia, generosity, traditions and love. Getting together with family, donating to causes, and encompassing selflessness, are just some heart-filled traits that come to mind during the holiday season. 2020 was a hard year for most of us. Mentally, physically, emotionally, it felt like 2020 lasted 20 years. When Read More
When the leaves start turning colors in the Midwest, I naturally start re-educating my patients on the importance of vitamin D, especially this year. This essential vitamin does wonders by helping our bodies fight off viruses, colds and upper respiratory tract infections which become more prevalent as the weather dips, and the immune system naturally Read More
I try to write a blog each Summer as children and parents get back into their routine of work, school, sports and all the other routines of a new school year. As we all know, 2020 is like the ultimate remix. If any routine could be thrown out the window, this is the year it Read More
Lyme disease is prominent in the Midwest. In part 1 of the series, we discussed routes of transmission (conventional and some not-so-conventional). Part 2 we discussed signs, symptoms and treatment for Lyme disease. In the final part of this series, it’s time to talk about prevention. The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to Read More
In part 1 of this 3-part blog series, I discussed potential Lyme disease transmission, infections as well as common misconceptions about Lyme disease. This post will highlight common signs and symptoms as well as current testing and treatment protocols. It is not meant to self-diagnose or treat Lyme disease symptoms. It is important to seek Read More
As the sun heats up and summer fun gets underway, one thing is for certain: bugs want to be invited to the party. Living in the Midwest, one illness that sometimes goes unnoticed until it becomes a chronic issue, is Lyme disease. You have probably heard about or know someone that has been bitten by Read More
I hope you are all staying safe during these interesting times and getting outside to breathe in some fresh air and to soak in some vitamin D from the sun! In this current pandemic, medical experts are trying to piece together the puzzle and provide a roadmap to treating this infection. New data and research Read More