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Brain and Mood

Sulforaphane Benefits for Developing Minds*

While some of its effects are similar to those of turmeric, sulforaphane might just be taking the lead when it comes to brain health.

Vitamins/Minerals

How Vitamin A Can Support Overall Health

Vitamin A is critical to your overall health, it supports everything from your hair, skin, and nails, to your eyes and even fetal development.

Women's Health

Biotin vs. Collagen: Which is Better?

Instead of stockpiling your bathroom cabinet with creams and other topicals, it’s time to start thinking about addressing hair, nail, and skincare from the inside out. Your skin...

Brain and Mood

Detoxing the Gut-Brain Axis

When your gut is on fire, so is your brain. The impact along the gut-brain axis can be felt in the form of low mood, anxiousness, brain fog, lack of concentration, and more.

Immune Support

Is Elderberry Good for the Immune System?

Elderberry can offer benefits for kids and adults alike. It is available in kid-friendly forms like syrups, tinctures. But how does it impact the immune system?

GI Tract

Zinc L-Carnosine for Gut Health

Widely recognized as crucial for immune system function and tissue health, zinc is a cofactor in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body.* However, the way it is...

detox

Detoxification and Female Hormones

Dr. Rob Silverman explains how estrogen dominance can impact the entire hormone cascade. Thankfully, liver detoxification can help. Read his latest article that outlines a proper nutritional detox protocol.

kids nutrition

How to Improve Gut Health in Your Kids

When our kids look and feel healthy, we often overlook standard maintenance to keep them that way. Gut health is as big of an issue in children as it is in adults. But how do you improve your kids' gut health? Find the answers inside!

Immune Support

Elderberry Supplements: Can Kids Take Them?

Elderberry supplements, especially coupled with zinc, are known to be great for immune support. But can kids take refined elderberry supplements? Dr. Matthew Hand, DO, weighs in.

detox

Detoxing for Weight Loss

Detoxing the liver may help get your weight management efforts back on track. Dr. Rob Silverman offers nutritional tips on the three phases of functional medicine detox.

Digestive Support

The Four Best Supplements for Gut Health

We all know that gut health is essential, but what are the best supplements for optimal gut health beyond probiotics?

functional medicine

New Year, New You: Tips to Reset Your Body

The turn of the year is a great time to reflect on the previous year and what you would like to change and do more of in the future. Here are a few actionable tips on how to reset your body (and mind) in 2021.

functional medicine

How to Set Your Health Goals for 2021

Setting your health goals for 2021 should be strategically based on your past history and self-discovery. See how Dr. Ian Beir helps his patients set their health goals and use these strategies in 2021 to improve your health.

detox

Do Post-Holiday Detoxes Work?

November and December tend to be a time of indulgence. Can we undo the abuse we inflict on our bodies? Do post-holiday detoxes work? We asked a gut health specialist this question and here's what he had to say.

Adrenal and Stress Support

Promoting Calm: How to Support the Increase of GABA

If you are looking to promote a calmer state of being, supporting the pathways associated with GABA is a great start. Today let's look at GABA; what it is and how to support an increase in its levels.

Immune Support

Beta-Glucan Unique Benefits for the Immune System*

What are beta-glucans, and how can they benefit our immune systems? Dr. Matt hand unveils the potent health benefits of this common food substance.*