Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
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Learn about the root cause of diseases and how to manage them with the right nutrition and lifestyle changes. At Functional Medicine Clinic, our mission is to help in reversing chronic conditions through the process of detoxification, healing the gut by fixing dysbiosis, bringing hormonal balances, and supplementing the body with the right nutrition.
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
1w ago
Asthma and Immunity
What is Priming in Immunology?
The Science Behind Immune Priming and Asthma
Benefits of Immune Priming for Asthma Management
Lifestyle Changes to Support Immune Priming
Immune Priming for Effective Asthma Control
Asthma and Immunity
Asthma may take your breath away, but it will never take your spirit away from fighting it. The weight of global air pollution has made asthma a household name today. From children to adults, no one is spared from the disease. As research on asthma progresses, a recent concern that arose was the link between asthma and a weake ..read more
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
1w ago
Understanding Hypothyroidism Reversal
Are You Suffering From Hypothyroidism?
Can Hypothyroidism Be Reversed?
Thyroid Reversal with Medication
Natural Approaches to Hypothyroidism Reversal
Thyroid Reversal
Understanding Hypothyroidism Reversal
The thyroid, a tiny butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, orchestrates the harmony and balance of the human body. Any breakdown of the gland, peculiarly, starts a silent storm—underlying health issues that create havoc without you even realizing it. With a root cause based approach, thyroid disorders can be treated, and hypothyroidism rev ..read more
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
1w ago
What is autoimmunity?
Understanding the concept of a “leaky gut”
Does leaky gut cause autoimmune diseases?
How to heal a leaky gut?
The signs-leaky gut is healing
Takeaway
FAQs
We trust our “gut feelings” the most, don’t we? It’s odd to think that this term isn’t just an expression but has a rock-solid scientific justification. The 2000-year-old Hippocratic adage, “It all starts in the gut,” still holds true. Science says that an unhealthy gut, otherwise called a leaky gut and autoimmune diseases are closely linked . Does leaky gut cause autoimmune diseases? Yes ..read more
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
6M ago
With the festive season round the corner, many of you may be struggling with how to manage the upcoming week when it comes to eating healthy and maintaining your healthy lifestyle!. The festive season is indeed a time for celebration and enjoyment with friends and family, and food plays a central role in these festivities. It's only natural to indulge in the delicious treats and sweets that are an integral part of the celebration. Balancing the joy of indulging in delicious treats with maintaining self-control can be a challenge, but it's important to find a healthy and sustainable approach ..read more
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
7M ago
Introduction
What are PPIs?
Use of Proton pump Inhibitors
Side effects
FAQs
Are Proton Pump Inhibitors the best way to treat heartburn and indigestion?
Well, if you have been popping PPIs every time you have a heart burn or indigestion, it's time to look into what it is doing to your body! Proton pump inhibitors are a class of medications commonly prescribed to reduce stomach acid production. They are used to treat various conditions such as GERD, peptic ulcers etc. While PPIs may give some symptomatic relief, they do come with some potential risks and side effects.
What are Proton Pump Inh ..read more
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
9M ago
Love being a late night owl? No wonder why everyone around us has big dark circles around their eyes nowadays. One might also consider why they have poor memory, confusion and an impaired capacity to take firm decisions on their own.
Sleeping for 7-8 hours is not only important but also essential in today’s era of the fast pacing modern world. But what’s more important is - to sleep at the right time. Go to bed by as early as 9.30 pm and wake up by 6 am depending on the need of the body.
Going to bed early truly makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise!
Why is Sleep so Important?
Day by day t ..read more
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
9M ago
A good night’s sleep is essential for the repair and regeneration process in the body for good health. Research shows that lack of good sleep makes us vulnerable and causes us to seek out high calorie foods the very next day. This results in disrupted sleep cycles and overall poor health.
Deep sleep ensures a good recovery from the daily wear and tear. It not only rejuvenates the body and mind but also keeps one away from any ailments. It strengthens our immune system, as well as helps in kick-starting the day on a right note.
It’s like a reset button given as a gift to us by nature.
Food and ..read more
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
9M ago
Table of Contents
Introduction
How gut health affects sleep
Steps to manage gut health
FAQ’s
In the quest for a healthy and fulfilling life, two crucial elements often take centre stage: Gut health and Sleep. They may seem unrelated initially, but numerous studies have revealed a fascinating connection between the two. Our gut, often referred to as the second brain, plays a pivotal role in our overall well-being, influencing everything from digestion to mood regulation. On the other hand, sleep is a fundamental biological process that restores and rejuvenates our body.
To understand the con ..read more
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
10M ago
What does self care mean to you? Is it a way of pampering yourself or some selfish idea of cutting down some time from To Do list.
Take a moment and answer this to yourself before reading further.
Self care is subjective for everyone; like for some it can be personal grooming, an outing with or without someone, consuming a good soul comforting meal, any sort of physical exercise, meditation, watching a movie. What’s your idea?
Recently it has found acceptance & its importance due to covid lockdowns and deteriorating physical plus mental health conditions. The rigorous ‘Hustle culture’ is ..read more
Functional Medicine Clinic Health Blog
1y ago
Before you read this blog, make sure you have read our blog on ‘Gut dysbiosis is one major cause of Gout’.
What is Gout?
Gout is a very uncomfortable, essentially an inflammatory condition, which can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. It can affect joints and tendons if left untreated. It is a kind of inflammatory arthritis.
A gout attack may come after an illness or injury. The first sign of gout is often pain in the big toe. It usually affects one joint at a time, but it can spread to other joints making them appear red and swollen.
Conventional app ..read more