A Sure-Fire Formula for Success… Do What the Functional Medicine Docs Do
I’m going to share something mind-blowingly brilliant with you: Food should be your medicine – not your poison. (Okay, truth be told I know you already know this which makes you just as brilliant as ME!) You probably think it’s impossible to change your diet. I’m living proof that it’s NOT. You can do it.…
3 Ways to Test for Hidden Infections – Which One Do You Need?
Hidden infections are actually very common and can be the underlying root cause of: By hidden infection I mean a chronic, silent, underlying infection deep in your body. This can be from: too much bad bacteria; a parasite infestation; yeast overgrowth; and not enough good bacteria (probiotics). Testing for Hidden Infections: Stool Testing The easiest…
Do You Have Any of These Signs Of Hidden Infections?
Have you ever had food poisoning? Have you ever had a twenty-four-hour flu or the stomach flu? Have you traveled outside of the country and gotten really sick? Do you have a history of repeated antibiotic use? Answering yes to one of these questions may be the clue to solving your health problem – especially…
Your Thyroid is Normal. Now Stop Your Complaining and Get Out of My Office…
Women ask me. Men ask me. Every day I am asked about thyroid problems. These people aren’t “crazy”. Their problem isn’t “all in their head”. People are frustrated! Basically, they have been told “your thyroid is normal”…even though they have many of the classic symptoms of a low thyroid. OR… They have been diagnosed with…
We’ve Hit a New Low!
Well, it finally happened. And you never know who it will be either. Or, when it will happen. He came in to see me and didn’t have a whole lot to complain about – restless legs syndrome and allergies. If I could help either of those he would be grateful. But really, all he wanted…
THIS Can Create Any and Every Symptom in Your Body (Want to Know What IT Is?)
They are known as the “great mimickers.” They can trigger any and every symptom in your body, including: Fatigue Headaches Brain fog Depression Anxiety Aches & Pains Bloating Diarrhea Constipation Eczema Psoriasis Hormonal imbalances Weight Gain And much, much more. Want to know what IT is? Food allergies and sensitivities. They can trigger any and…
Her Get-Up-And-Go Was GONE… Until She Saw Dr. Carri
Have you ever had one of those moments where you think… I just feel so BLAH! Is this what getting old is all about? OMG, am I going to end up like my mother?!? This is what was going through Elizabeth’s head when she called my office. Her BLAH feeling was going on five years…
Did Your Doctor Overlook This Common Cause of Fatigue?
There are many causes of fatigue, but this one often gets overlooked: Low Iron. Besides fatigue, other common symptoms of low iron include: poor concentration mood disturbances cold intolerance muscle weakness restless leg syndrome sore tongue weak immune system hair loss This is a list of the iron (ferritin) levels from the fatigue patients featured…
Are Acid Blockers Robbing You of Precious Nutrients? Beware of PPIs!
Acid blocking medications, specifically proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are well-known causes of nutrient deficiencies. What does a PPI do? It blocks the acid in your stomach. In order to absorb the nutrients from your food and your supplements, you need to have a strong acid environment in your stomach. Without strong stomach acid, most…
Something You Probably Didn’t Know About Vitamin D
Other than fatigue, symptoms of low vitamin D may be vague and somewhat difficult to detect. The symptoms may include: a general achy feeling in the muscles moderate pain in the bones Severe vitamin D deficiency will make these symptoms more pronounced: muscle weakness severe pain in the bones difficulty walking and moving around dental…
