The framework of Functional Medicine is the method we have for figuring out what the causes of disease are, and for now we’ll stick with the autoimmune example. Case in point, one patient was experiencing Hashimoto’s, fatigue, arthritis, migraines and irritable bowel syndrome. According to their tests, they had very high anti-gliadin antibodies in the…
There are a myriad of causes for autoimmunity. It can even affect people who were once super healthy. “How can this be?” you may be asking yourself. Well, there are several underlying causes. The trick is to do some detective work to get to the bottom of it, find the root cause and fix the…
In this episode of The Functional Medicine Radio Show, Dr. Carri’s special guest Marla Feingold talks about detoxification – what it is, how to do it, and how it can optimize your health. Marla is a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist, a Board Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Licensed Dietician Nutritionist who specializes in helping people…
Think about this: Usually when women take antibiotics, they end up with a vaginal yeast infection, right? This is because the antibiotics killed off the bad bacteria and a whole bunch of the good bacteria too. If you have a vaginal yeast infection, you’re lucky—in the sense that you’ve found the yeast infection. But what…
Thousands of women (and men!) suffer with fatigue, yet are commonly told by their doctors, “All your tests are normal,” except that their fatigue continues to get worse. They’re even told: “You just need a vacation,” or “You’re depressed,” or “It’s all in your head,” or Or other such nonsense. Eventually they feel their doctors…
In this episode of The Functional Medicine Radio Show, Dr. Carri’s special guest Dr. Tracey Marks talks about how to live beyond burnout. Dr. Tracey is the author of “Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified”. She’s a psychiatrist who helps women jump off the hamster wheel and manage life so they can actually enjoy it!…
Today I promise to share a tool with you that Functional Medicine Doctors use to try and solve your case. The reality is the job of a doctor is a lot like being a detective. So I really do consider myself like a CSI health detective – to try and find the little clues that…
Hidden food allergies and sensitivities are known as the “great mimickers.” A food allergy or sensitivity can trigger any symptom in your body, including your fatigue! Here is a little secret that most doctors aren’t even aware of – most labs will use foods in their RAW form to test with. This is fine for…
In this episode of The Functional Medicine Radio Show, Dr. Carri’s special guest Heather Rampolla shares her tips for overcoming emotional eating and self sabotage. Heather is the host of Fresh Eats Radio. She is also creator of Fresh Eats Seasonal Detoxes and A Loving Approach to Stubborn Weight Loss. She helps busy moms, wives,…
It may seem kind of strange that you’re trying to stop being so sick and tired, and then I turn around and recommend boxing. Boxing is great vitamin R! (Vitamin R = Rest, Relaxation, and Recreation!) I personally don’t like yoga. I have little flexibility in my body, so I find yoga to be nothing…
