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The Essential Guide to Immune-Boosting Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs
Our immune system is an intricate network that works tirelessly to protect us from harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. To keep it functioning optimally, certain nutrients play a pivotal role in strengthening and supporting immune health. Here, we’ll explore some of the most essential vitamins, minerals, and…
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Functional Medicine Doc Talk
Episode 9: Jasmyne Brown, ND – Common Scalp & Hair Issues in African-Americans Check it out Here
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Root Causes of Poor Hair Growth: Parts 1&2
Learn what in your body makes your hair tic and not grow.
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New Year New You
With 2024 well underway a lot of us have made some headway on our new year’s resolutions. Others of us may have not yet started or have already tapered off or given up. Wherever you stand with your resolution it’s never too late to get back on track or motivate…
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Baby Its Cold Outside
Over the last week my family and I have been fighting the cold. Here in the KCMO area there have been record low temperatures. With temperatures at -3 and below before windchill, staying warm has become a sport in my house. Dawning our bodies are robes, fuzzy socks, and fleece…
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Beet It!
This root vegetable seems to be getting a lot of attention lately. With its beautiful red color and wide array of health benefits I can see why. Beetroot is a star that definitely deserves some shine. Even though I’m not the biggest fan of beetroot’ flavor, I cannot deny its…
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Sweet Sweet Sweet Potatoes
With fall right around the corner I love adding more fall type produce to my diet. My favorite is sweet potatoes. Typically I tend toward white potatoes but over the last couple of years my husband has swayed me to the other side. Sweet potatoes have many health benefits and…
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Healing Power of Spirituality
Mornings, for me, are my spiritual time. Waking to commune with God gives my day a fighting chance to be wonderful. As I open my eyes and soak in the blissful peace of sleep, I always thank God for another day. Before I even get out of the warmth of…
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The Power of Antioxidants
Superheroes, to me, are amazing. Their ability to fly, jump super high, crawl around like animals, and fight crime is impressive. When I think of the power of antioxidants that’s what they remind me of, superheroes. Antioxidants move about our bodies fighting crime and protecting us from danger. What are…
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Benefits of Functional Lab Tests
Hopefully after reading “Functional Medicine and You”, you have considered seeing a functional medicine practitioner. If so then congratulations! I’m so happy for you and the wonderful health journey you are embarking on. If not, no worries. This week’s blog is aiming to describe different laboratory tests your provider may…
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Control! (Your Blood Sugar)
Controlling your blood glucose (sugar) level may be something your doctor has asked you or someone you love to work on. A request like this is made with good reason and intention. Unfortunately if we are not aware of how to control our blood sugar levels dis-ease in the body…
