Functional Medicine Blog

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common form of mononeuropathy caused by entrapment and [...]

Cardiovascular disease is the leading health problem in the western world and is considered the [...]

Candida albicans is a simple yeast organism commonly found throughout the environment. [...]

Celiac disease, also called celiac sprue or gluten-sensitivity, is a chronic digestive disorder [...]

Cholesterol is a wax-like fatty substance produced in the liver and found in many foods we [...]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has received much attention in recent years, and it has long [...]

(Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Retinopathy, Retinitis) For better or worse, we humans are [...]

The word epilepsy comes from the Greek, meaning “seizures.” Epilepsy is a chronic, [...]

Cystitis (also known as bladder infections or irritated urinary bladder) is a syndrome that [...]

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDs) is a complex disorder and is characterized by a [...]

Pancreatitis is a condition where there exists severe inflammation of the pancreas. The [...]

The common cold and flu are two of the leading reasons children stay home sick from school and [...]

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a general term for group of diseases involving gut-wall [...]

Thyroid hormones are key to the normal operation of the body’s metabolism. The thyroid gland [...]

There is an epidemic of infertility among both women and men in their thirties and older in [...]

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common (occurring in up to 4-10 percent of women of [...]

Impotence, or chronic erectile dysfunction (ED), is no longer a taboo subject and has been [...]

Herpes simplex is a common viral infection of the mucous membranes of the skin. Although there [...]

Endometriosis is a chronic, painful condition in which endometrial (uterine) tissue somehow [...]

Nutrition for the mouth is often an overlooked aspect to health and nutritional balance. [...]

Migraines are classified as a primary headache disorder. For a headache to be diagnosed as a [...]

Great sex is good medicine! So says recent research that affirms that having regular, [...]

Emphysema is a degenerative lung disease that develops over many years. Emphysema is sadly [...]

Skin cancer carcinogenesis is frequently thought to represent a variety of benign lesions often [...]

Anemia is another name for low (or a reduction in) red-blood-cell count, or low hemoglobin in [...]

The adrenal glands are paired structures located at the upper poles of each kidney. The [...]

Lung cancer is one of the leading forms of cancer in the United States and is mainly due to [...]

Diverticulosis is a condition in which the multiple small pouches or pockets form in the colon [...]

Eczema/dermatitis is the common term for inflammatory diseases of the skin. Most skin diseases [...]

Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease. Fifty percent of those with hepatitis C virus (HCV) [...]

The human immune system works like a superbrain, identifies, records, and remembers all foreign [...]

Hyperthyroidism, also known as thyrotoxicosis, is a hypermetabolic state induced by an [...]

Urinary incontinence is a widespread problem–nearly half of the elderly female population [...]

It would be a shock to many Americans if they were told that that third leading cause of death [...]

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming organs (bone marrow, lymph system, or spleen), and [...]

Menopause is a normal biological process, often referred to as “change of life” for women when [...]

Pain is a multi-faceted phenomenon that can induce physical or mental suffering caused by [...]

Over 10 million people in North America have been diagnosed with diabetes and another 8 million [...]

There are two main types of liver cancer, hematoma and cholangiocarcinoma. Hematoma is a cancer [...]

Asthma is a chronic allergic disease of the lungs that causes obstruction of the airways. [...]

Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is an indicator of cardiovascular health. [...]

Gout, or gouty arthritis, is a common type of arthritis caused by an increased concentration of [...]

Fungal infections are embarrassing and unsightly, especially if they occur on the fingers [...]

The condition known as premenstrual syndrome are actually a complete set of symptoms that are [...]

Ten to fifteen percent of adults who visit their general practitioners complain of chronic [...]

The liver acts as a chemical storage factory; it manufacturers bile from cholesterol and [...]

The prostate is a chestnut-sized male gland responsible for producing the fluid that mixes with [...]

General arthritis is an illness that can cause pain, inflammation and swelling of the joints [...]

Sciatica is a painful condition caused by spasms originating in the lower back down to the [...]

Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly cancer in the United States. The American Cancer [...]

It has been estimated that 75 percent of all children suffer from some type of ear infection [...]

Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder that is considered more of a [...]

The presence of stones, or calculi, in the gallbladder and adjacent ducts (collectively called [...]

Heavy metals (from numerous chemicals and non-essential elements) are, unfortunately, present [...]

Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition that affects over 7 million Americans. It is [...]

Osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and an increase in susceptibility to [...]

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disorder [...]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition that is characterized by [...]

The Elimination Diet is an important diagnostic tool for finding food allergies. In many cases [...]

Scleroderma is an autoimmune condition whereby the body’s immune system reacts against its own [...]

With all the problems with conventional cosmetics (mineral oil, harsh detergent shampoos, [...]

Raynaud’s disease is a rare syndrome characterized by a circulatory disorder that results in [...]

An ulcer occurs when the lining of the stomach or intestinal tract fails to provide protection [...]

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common, unpleasant, and painful affliction caused [...]

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be described as an urge to move the legs, usually accompanied [...]

There are a number of medical conditions in which a throat can feel sore, scratchy or raw. [...]

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a fairly common and generally progressive, neurodegenerative disease [...]

The kidneys are vital organs that function for many reasons in the body. They are responsible [...]

Early detection of cervical cancer is critical. Conventional oncologists report that cancer of [...]

Diarrhea is a common, yet potentially serious manifestation of the bowel and large intestines. [...]

Autism (AD) is a rare disorder and the archetype of the autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). It is [...]

Gastroesophagel reflux disease (GERD) is a common malady, and bothersome problems like [...]

Meniere’s disease is widely considered to be one of the most frequent causes of dizziness [...]

Lymphatic cancers or lymphomas are cancers based in the lymph system (lymph vessels, lymph [...]

Depression can best be defined as a whole-body illness, one that affects behavior, moods, [...]

When Cancer is already manifest, perhaps one of the best programs of treatment that may lead to [...]

Loss of hair or baldness is referred to as alopecia. Your head has about 10,000 follicles, [...]

Parasites and amoebas are pervasive in our society. A parasite is defined as a creature living [...]

A bone spur is a pointed growth on a bone that is usually located on the heel of the foot. [...]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder characterized by [...]

Probably the most critically overlooked element in obtaining optimal nutritional health and [...]

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), or the benign enlargement of the prostate gland, affects [...]

Cancer is the number one health concern among Americans. Cancer kills over half a million [...]

Everyone has felt his or her “flight or fright” response go into action. This response gives us [...]

There are over 65 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies while more than 12 [...]

Atherosclerosis and its associated vascular complications are the principal causes of [...]

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses.  There are sinuses located above the eyes [...]

In almost all cases, acne rosacea is caused by low stomach-acid production that prevents people [...]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the synovial [...]

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer seen in American women and is second only to [...]

Back pain hits nearly everyone sooner or later. It is the most commonly experienced pain in the [...]

Learn the root causes, widespread problems and how to treat with dietary changes and supplement [...]

TMJ is a joint dysfunction caused by a misaligned jaw or by grinding or clenching the teeth, [...]

For millions of Americans, spring’s pollens and hay fever, summer’s dust and [...]

Syndrome X is commonly called the metabolic syndrome, or the insulin resistance syndrome. [...]

Ulcerative colitis, a subcategory of inflammatory bowel disease, is a chronic inflammatory [...]

Urinary tract infections are the most commonly occurring bacterial infections in medicine [...]

Varicose veins are blood vessels in which the tiny one-way valves fail to keep blood flowing in [...]

In order to understand health, one needs to understand light. This does not only mean getting [...]

Written by Dan Wagner, PharmD, RPh, MBA edited by Gregory H. Hoeper DC Unpacking [...]

Written by Dan Wagner, Pharm.D., R.Ph., MBA edited By Gregory H. Hoeper, DC Neuropathy is the [...]

Obesity: No End in Sight There is little doubt that obesity and being overweight are serious [...]

Infrared saunas can produce the same effects as a mild workout. The way the infrared light [...]

When many of us think of sweating, we immediately jump to its most easily observable traits: [...]

You’ve seen a rainbow. You’re probably familiar with the colors, if not from [...]

I wanted to write to anyone and everyone to both introduce myself, and to talk a bit about a [...]