functional medicine

The pancreas is located in the abdomen, and its primary function is to produce insulin and necessary enzymes and…

The stomach's primary function is to digest food. When chronic illnesses are causing inflammation on the intestinal…

When there is a disruption in the gastrointestinal tract, it can cause inflammation and chronic illnesses that can…

The percentage of individuals that are affected by fatigue, headaches, and overall pain is continuously growing.…

LADA occurs when the pancreas stops producing adequate insulin and slowly damages the insulin-producing cells in…

One of the most important but understudied mechanisms that microbes have is that they can involve hormones. In the…

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body's endocrine system. They can cause significant…

Biotransformation is the process of rendering nonpolar compounds to polar substances to be excreted out of the…

Prostaglandins are different than hormones. They are made by a chemical reaction in the body when it is injured and…

Trouble concentrating, mood swings, headaches, and fatigue could be a common occurrence in one's day to day life.Â…

All fats have an important role in the body. Since the body can't produce EFAs it must be consumed through foods in…

The body creates hormones to keep an eye on what each different organs are doing. It is important for hormone…

The endocrine system plays a vital role in releasing hormones in the body to specific organs to function properly.…

When cold and flu season is upon an individual, the immune system can work overtime to fight off the germs. Here…

The thyroid helps metabolizes the body to function properly. When the body's system starts to develop chronic…

Hormone deficiencies and imbalances are more common than one might originally think. Research suggests that "nearly…

The gut-brain connection is vital to the body. They work together side by side to make sure that the body is…

The mechanisms of an autoimmune disease can be either by genetics or by environmental factors that can cause an…

SIBO is a bacterial disease that can disrupt the gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Alex Jimenez of El Paso, Texas informs…