Cortisol and weight gain often go hand in hand, but there are ways to break the cycle. Discover five effective ways to reduce cortisol levels and prevent weight gain.

Are you struggling to lose weight? Functional medicine may be the solution you've been looking for. This guide explores the role of functional medicine in weight loss and provides practical tips for success.

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Why is sugar bad for the body? Is it the root cause of my symptoms? As your functional doctor in Wisconsin, I will answer these questions and more with the true research and science behind sugar consumption

Losing your hair is scary. I've been there. Understanding what you are experiencing is key to recovery. So is it hair loss or hair shedding? Not sure? This is the article for you. I'll help you understand the differences between them, and the potential causes of them.

Your questions on MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) answered from a functional perspective. MCAS is a serious condition that can be life-threatening and has significant quality-of-life implications. Read more about what MCAS is, how it relates to MCAD, whether it is cancerous or not, valuable behaviors as a MCAS sufferer, and more.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has no authority to assess the safety of beauty products before they go on the market. Unlike food and drug manufacturers, the cosmetics industry is free to use thousands of synthetic chemicals in all sorts of products – and they do. Many chemicals restricted or prohibited by the European Union aren't restricted in the United States.

Gut Rot can be a serious condition. The term applies loosely to abdominal pain, especially as a result of alcohol. But why are you having a case of gut rot? What can you do to resolve gut rot symptoms and causes (such as dysbiosis or indigestion)? And who is likely to get gut rot?

You may like Green Tea, but should you? Green tea is touted around the world as a source of health and wellbeing; however, it contains caffeine, which is known to be a destabilizing nootropic drug. So which wins out? The benefits of green tea or the negative effects of caffeine on adrenal fatigue and other issues? Is green tea healthy?

When you feel unwell, whether it's an ache in your leg or a skin rash, pause to consider nutrition. The microbiome is a complex environment of bacteria, and when it's unbalanced (gut dysbiosis) it can cause chain reactions that effect far-flung parts of the body. It's time you learned about gut dysbiosis. Click to read on.

On your health journey, lunch will likely be the most challenging of your daily meals. Many working individuals do not have the option to eat lunch at home. That makes dining out for lunch extremely easy. Going out to eat is not necessarily bad, if you order correctly, but it can be more complicated to make sure you have the correct balance of nutrients in your diet.

Adrenal fatigue (HPA-D) causes you to feel drained of energy, among other negative outcomes. Caffeine is the most popular drug in the world for boosting mental "energy". So how do these two things collide? In the same way a loan to get more money can cause you to fall into financial disrepair. Click to connect the dots.

Health resides in the cell. If you have healthy cells, you will have healthy tissue and healthy organs. However, the cells of our body have to deal with a host of nasty threats such as viruses, bacteria, and infection.

Magnesium is possibly one of the most important nutrients for overall health, yet most people are deficent.

Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, lack of sleep, and allergies. However, one possible cause is an imbalance in histamine levels in the body. Histamine is a chemical that is released by the immune system in response to allergens, it is also released by gut bacteria in your microbiome. An excess of histamine can cause inflammation and swelling, it can also cause your gut to become leaky . When your gut is "leaky," it means that the lining of your intestines is damaged and allows harmful substances to pass through. This can lead to a cascade of problems, as the histamine can than leak out of the gut and into the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, the histamine can travel throughout the body, affecting various organs and systems, including the brain, skin, nose, eyes, heart, bladder, uterus, placenta, developing baby, and breast milk. This is why consuming foods or drinks that contain histamine can cause symptoms throughout the body within seconds to minutes. These signs may mean that you have High Histamine: Diarrhea* Bloating* Abdominal discomfort* Reflux* Food Intolerance* Leaky Gut* Skin Issues Migraines and headaches Irritability Difficulty falling asleep Joint Pain Musculoskeletal or connective tissue pain (fibromyalgia) Chronic Fatigue Estrogen Dominance Painful Menstruation Hypotension Tachycardia Rapid Heart Rate Hypotension Dizziness Trouble regulating body temperature Trouble Sleeping *The gut is usually the biggest reason why people experience histamine intolerance. You can find out if your microbiome, or your gut immune system, is overwhelming your DAO enzyme in two ways. Have your doctor or functional medicine practitioner test for high histamine with a Diamine Oxidase (DAO) Level test. This is analytical test which is carried out in the laboratory using the ELISA method to measure the level of the DAO enzyme in the blood. A quick home test: Away from food, on an empty stomach take a histamine blocker supplement. You can create a free account with my online store here to order. After swallowing the capsule, it opens up and begins digesting histamine right away in your small intestine. If there’s a lot of histamine in your small intestine, you’ll likely begin feeling better. If there’s not much histamine in your gut, you won’t notice much of a difference. What does this tell you? Do I have a lot of high-histamine producing bacteria living in my gut? Yes or No. Is my gut immune system producing a lot of histamine? Yes or No. With this information, you know if your histamine symptoms are gut related or not. If not, then you know you’re reacting to something in your environment like mold, an infection, or your histamine pathway is dirty for other reasons. Addressing the root cause of high histamine levels in the gut is crucial for healing leaky gut and preventing further health issues. By maintaining healthy histamine levels in the gut, you may be able to reduce the appearance of dark circles and improve overall skin health. There are many ways to heal with functional medicine. You can work with Heidi via our group functional medicine program or one on one . To find out if this is the right path for your health journey you are welcome to schedule a free health discovery session with our office.

We know the earth is toxic, that’s why on the very first Earth Day in 1970, 20 million people gathered in the streets of America to protest the industrial revolution.

The #1 supplement every woman needs is magnesium. It's a vital nutrient to over 230 body processes and is usually deficient in women. Learn about this powerful nutrient, it's different forms, and how to add a magnesium supplement that is right for your body.

The mind is a powerful tool. Are you using it to help your body heal? Learn more about the power of the mind and consider some common myths that block people from experiencing full healing.

Stress and depression are directly linked. Learn more about this and discover ways you can relieve your stress and depression for good.