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In Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the immune system mistakenly targets and attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and damage. This autoimmune response can cause the thyroid gland to become enlarged, which is known as goiter, and it can also impair the gland's ability to produce thyroid hormones. The exact cause of...

Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis The gut-brain axis refers to the bidirectional communication between the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the enteric nervous system (ENS), which governs the function of the GI tract. This communication occurs through a complex network of nerves, hormones, and...

Functional medicine provides a comprehensive and individualized approach to addressing recurrent yeast infections in women. Rather than solely focusing on symptomatic relief, functional medicine aims to identify and treat the root causes of the condition. Here are some key elements that may be included in the functional medicine treatment of...

Autoimmune diseases on the rise specially in women, 3 times more than men, and are one of the top 10 causes of death in patients younger than 65. Autoimmune diseases tend to cluster in families. Autoimmunity is the underlying cause of about 100 serious and chronic illnesses. Some of the...

Nutrition is an essential element in maintaining good health. Making the best choices while at work, at home or when shopping and preparing meals can be challenging. Experimenting with changes in your own nutrition can be good training for helping your family and your patients learn to implement these similar...

Functional medicine can be considered an ideal approach for young children and babies due to several reasons: Preventive care and early intervention: Functional medicine emphasizes the importance of preventive care and early intervention. By addressing imbalances and potential health issues at an early stage, functional medicine aims to optimize the...

The important question that I get asked frequently is: What are my treatment options besides medications, especially stimulant medications. Here are some of the suggestions that may help in addition to or maybe even without medications. Diet: Some studies have suggested that certain dietary changes may help alleviate ADHD symptoms....

A healthy diet is extremely important for mantaining a healthy microbiome. Some examples of the effects of diet on the Microbiome are the following: High Fibre diet: Eating a diet high in Fibre can benefit the healthy Bacteria in the gut. This is because fiber is not digestible by enzymes...

There is research explaining how the Gut Microbiome can control almost every system in our body and not just the digestive system. Most people think the Gut microbiome is only responsible for the healthy digestion. However we now know that our Microbiome controls almost every system in our body. This...

SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, increasingly becoming more and more common in our population her in US. Most people get misdiagnosed as having IBS or GERD since the symptoms can overlap so much. symptoms:The main underlying problem in SIBO is the gut motility and the most common symptom...

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed Psychiatric condition in children. The common symptoms are short attention span, inability to focus. being careless, being impulsive, difficulty waiting in line,hyperactivity and inability to finish tasks on time. The treatment of ADHD conventionally is Stimulants, Psychotherapy and counseling. Some children don’t respond well...