Posts tagged weight gain
How Does Leaky Gut Lead to Autoimmune Disease?

Though the gut is one of the most important parts of the human body, it's something that people typically do not think about until they begin exhibiting symptoms. A common condition called leaky gut can occur because of the foods that people eat. Leaky gut can lead to autoimmune diseases.

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Personalized Lifestyle Medicine for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction

Breast cancer is the #1 cancer in women and 2nd cause of death after cardiovascular disease. Men can also develop breast cancer. Learn how integrative medicine customized to a person can reduce your risk of cancer.

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How to Reduce Toxins After the Holiday Season

As the new year gets under way, many people are trying to make good on resolutions that included "getting healthy," but what does that mean, exactly? Getting healthy means different things for different people. The key is to find creative way to remove or reduce toxins and feel your best.

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Understanding Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

The #1 cause of thyroid dysfunction is an autoimmune disorder called Hashimoto’s. Plenty of people who are living with it are unaware they have it. Learn more about its symptoms and what you can do to treat it naturally.

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Signs You May Have a Gluten Intolerance

Individuals in Western societies over-consume grains, responsible for causing a large number of health crises. Part of the problem is to skipping more nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich, fresh produce, or packing on a dangerous amount of excess weight. For many, the mere consumption of certain grains leads to a vast array of confusing and alarming symptoms, making it not only difficult to find the right dietary choices in a world where most processed food contains some grains but also lead to severe difficulties when it comes to maintaining a normal life, holding down a job, or engaging in free time activities. The culprit is the grains are often refined and genetically modified making its proteins extremely difficult to digest at such high consumption rates.  Their seeds are also heavily sprayed with pesticides causing them to be even more toxic.

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Healthy Eating During the Holidays: Advice from an Integrative Medical Physician

The holidays are a beautiful period of time full of social gatherings and eating lots of delicious, heavy, and unique meals and desserts. Digestive problems seem almost inevitable even for those who are otherwise healthy, weight gain is more likely, and many of us are familiar with the fatigue, brain fog, and an overall sense of malaise by the time the celebrations are over and we are ready to return to our regular daily routines. Learn how to feel great during the season.

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