High blood pressure is very common; almost half of Americans have it. Hypertension – defined as readings at or above 130/80 mmHg – increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, so it’s not something to ignore. Most doctors simply prescribe a blood pressure lowering medication, but a review of studies showed that, while these medications do lower blood pressure, they did not reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, total cardiovascular events, or death. These medications also come along with a host of side effects. what causes high blood pressure? When it comes to diet ..read more

IV Ozone Therapy (Major Autohemotherapy or MAH for short) has been gaining a lot of traction in the Functional Medicine world. Ozone is a naturally occurring gas comprised of 3 oxygen atoms. It makes up part of the earth’s atmosphere (ozone in the atmosphere is what makes the sky look blue), and it protects us from UV radiation. Ozone was discovered in the 1840’s, and during WWI doctors used it to clean and disinfect wounds. When infused into the bloodstream, ozone has several potential benefits especially when if comes to regulating immune function. This makes it beneficial both for overact ..read more

Podcast Partner: ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet – visit prolonfmd.com/grassrootsfm to receive 20% off! In this episode of the Grassroots Functional Medicine Podcast, Seth is joined by wellness practitioner Katie MacMullin to discuss the healing potential of biomagnetic pair therapy. Katie shares her remarkable health transformation and how alternative modalities like yoga, functional nutrition, and biomagnetism have helped her clients reclaim their health—reducing stress, improving digestion, and alleviating chronic pain. Seth and Katie dive into the practice of balancing the body’s ..read more

It can feel like a new wellness trend crops up every day. Influencers tout the benefits of gummy supplements and multivitamin subscription services while sharing videos of them eating globs of Irish sea moss and sipping on mushroom coffee. Somehow, they make all of this look glamorous. But will incorporating supplements into your lifestyle actually improve your health? Yes! The truth is that you can’t get everything your body needs to perform optimally from your diet alone. Modern produce is less nutrient dense and exposed to far more toxins than food once was. Plus, most of us spend more ti ..read more

There is one fundamental fact that anyone suffering from Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease needs to understand in order to reverse their condition. You can think of it as a key that unlocks true recovery and root cause resolution. This piece of information is that while yes, they are thyroid diseases, they are first and foremost autoimmune conditions. It is important to note that 90% of people with hypothyroidism have Hashimoto’s, the autoimmune form of an underactive thyroid. Similarly, Graves’ is by far the most common form of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. So if you have a thyroi ..read more

Many people are aware of the various problems that suboptimal thyroid function can have on your overall health. A common question from those concerned about their thyroid function is, “What labs should I have ordered to see if my thyroid is where it is supposed to be?” When you have your thyroid markers assessed through your primary care physician or endocrinologist, they will often complete a very basic analysis and then proceed to make general assumptions based on one particular marker – thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). However, although TSH is important to assess, it gives an incomplet ..read more

Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t stop gaining weight and start losing it? You’ve done your research, are doing your best to eat what you’ve been told are healthier foods, and have increased the amount of movement you get each day. Maybe you’re even going the extra mile by trying various supplements or medications, but you’re still not seeing any progress? You are not alone. However difficult, if you are overweight or obese, it is important to address the following health risks. Obesity is linked to many serious medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, sleep a ..read more

Can you recover from chronic illness by rewiring your brain with neuroplasticity techniques? Annie Hopper is a limbic system rehabilitation specialist and the founder of a dynamic neural retraining system. This groundbreaking program focuses on rewiring faulty neural pathways in the brain, and can be used as a treatment method for chronic illnesses such as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Long Covid, and more. Annie’s own journey of recovery from her own chronic illnesses was the inspiration for developing DNRS. In this episode of the GrassRoots ..read more

It’s safe to say that many of us entered the new year feeling a little worn down from all the holiday excitement, and not to mention bloated from all the big meals and seasonal treats. Despite our best intentions, it can be difficult to feel refreshed and ready to go right at the start of January. If you were (understandably) indulging throughout December, it makes sense that you might be feeling sluggish or even sick now. This is because gut health is a foundational aspect of wellness that impacts essentially your entire body and your mind. Your gut contains an estimated 100 million neurons a ..read more

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, and low testosterone levels play a potential role. For men aged 40+, understanding how these two conditions interact is essential to maintain optimal health. Keep reading to learn more about how heart disease and low testosterone are related.  What is Testosterone?  Testosterone is a sex hormone essential for optimal health in both men and women. Testosterone helps regulate muscle mass, bone density, energy levels, sex drive, mood, cognition, and other essential bodily functions.  Testosterone lev ..read more