With the continuous advancements in healthcare, there’s a growing inclination towards alternative and comprehensive treatments. Amidst these shifts, “functional medicine” stands out as a holistic approach, emphasizing the root causes of diseases rather than just treating symptoms. This paradigm seeks to provide individualized care, focusing on the patient’s unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors to craft a tailored healing strategy. What is Functional Medicine? The goal of functional medicine, a patient-centered approach to healthcare, is to find and treat the underlying causes o ..read more

Allergies, with their vast range of symptoms from simple sneezes to critical health threats, often significantly disrupt daily life and well-being. While many find relief through conventional allergy remedies, the Waco Center for Functional Medicine is pioneering advancements with an innovative method called Low Dose Allergy Therapy. This method offers an advantageous alternative to allergy treatments, providing hope for those seeking different therapeutic routes. What is Low Dose Allergy (LDA) Therapy? Low Dose Allergy (LDA) Therapy is a form of immunotherapy designed to desensitize the immun ..read more

The quest for optimum health and well-being has been a fundamental human desire across the centuries. This enduring journey has brought us to the advent of Intravenous (IV) therapy, a revolutionary medical technique with impressive efficacy. This method introduces vital nutrients and vitamins directly into our bloodstream, paving the way for a significantly enhanced absorption and utilization process, subsequently leading to a potentially profound improvement in our overall health. Understanding IV Therapy  Intravenous (IV) therapy is a unique technique where fluids, nutrients, vitamins ..read more

Living with allergies can be a daily struggle, as symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and congestion can significantly impact our quality of life. Traditional allergy treatments often involve the use of antihistamines and symptom management, but what if there was a way to address the root cause of allergies and find long-term relief? Thanks to Low-Dose Allergy (LDA) therapy, a revolutionary approach that aims to desensitize the body to allergens and provide lasting freedom from allergic reactions. What Is Low-Dose Allergy Therapy? LDA is a form of treatment that involves administering small am ..read more

Natural health care beauty products are skincare, haircare, and cosmetic products made from naturally derived ingredients sourced from plants, minerals, and other organic sources. These products are gaining popularity due to the growing consumer interest in using safe, non-toxic alternatives free from synthetic chemicals and potentially harmful ingredients. The shift towards natural and organic beauty products is driven by the desire for healthier choices that align with sustainability, environmental consciousness, and overall well-being. Health Benefits of Using Natural Beauty Products  ..read more

Vitamin IV Therapy is an innovative and increasingly popular treatment that infuses essential vitamins and nutrients directly into the bloodstream, providing an instant boost of energy and vitality. Whether a person is looking to recover from a particularly grueling workout, boost the immune system, or simply give the body the nutrients it needs to function at its best, Vitamin IV Therapy may be just what they need.  What Occurs To The Body When Vitamins Are Infused Intravenously? When vitamins are infused intravenously (IV), they enter the bloodstream immediately and bypass the digestive ..read more

The gut is the body’s second brain, which can take a toll on the entire body when it is unhealthy. In the past two decades, numerous studies have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, mood, mental health, autoimmune diseases, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, and cancer. Understanding why this happens helps first to know how a properly functioning gut is supposed to operate.  On the other hand, the term “gut microbiome” refers to microorganisms in the intestines, with each person having about 200 different species of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in their digesti ..read more

Imbalanced hormones can throw the body completely out of balance and may cause mood swings, weight gain, memory loss, and even acne. Most commonly, this happens to many women when they transition to the menopausal stage. As most of them are looking to sleep better, reduce hot flashes, and improve their sex life, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) might be the key to solving the hormone imbalance they experience.  What Are Symptoms of Imbalanced Hormone Levels? In women, hormonal imbalance typically starts during perimenopause (between 30-50 years old) and can last throughout their lives. I ..read more

Do you know what your body does when you experience stress? It produces cortisol. Cortisol is an adrenal hormone that is meant to help your body respond to stressful situations. But…too much and too often can have damaging effects on your thyroid. Here’s why: Cortisol increases the production of reverse T3 (rT3), which blocks thyroid function. Cortisol decreases TSH, which is needed to stimulate thyroid hormone production. Cortisol can indirectly lead to higher levels of TBG, which decreases the amount of free thyroid hormone available for cells. There really is a quite complicated relationshi ..read more

Let’s talk about reflux. SO MANY of our patients come to us on PPI’s (prilosec, protonix, nexium etc.) and many have been on them for years!!! This is an absolute disaster for proper absorption of nutrients, vitamins and digestion of proteins. When you take a PPI, it lowers the amount of hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the stomach. Patients with reflux are told that their HCl levels are problematic. BUT, did you know that having high HCl levels is extremely RARE?? There is only one condition (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) that is a congenital condition that causes overproduction of HCl. The REAL PROB ..read more