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Gluten is the first thing to go with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism diagnosis. For more information on improving brain function, click on to sdbraincenter.com   Hypothyroidism has received a lot of attention online since the publication of Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? by Datis Kharrazian in 2009. While many facets should be addressed in managing hypothyroidism, one of the most important continues to be a gluten-free diet. Research shows ninety percent of hypothyroidism cases are due to an autoimmune disease that attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. This disease is called Hashimoto’s. Most doctors do not test for Hashimoto’s because it does not...

For more information on improving brain function, click on to sdbraincenter.com   More than one in seven children suffer from developmental disorders today. But this doesn’t mean change isn’t possible. The brain is enormously malleable, or plastic, and with the right input on a consistent basis using functional neurology, we often can improve brain function. Common brain development disorders today include: Attention deficit disorder (ADD) Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Asperger’s syndrome Autism Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) Nonverbal learning disability (NLD) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) Tourette’s syndrome Chronic allergies, asthma, eczema, digestive disorders How brain...

New research shows increasing your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables can boost your well-being in as little as two weeks. Although the study didn’t explain why, previous studies show eating more vegetables impacts brain, immune, and gut health — all of which affect your mood. The New Zealand study divided more than 170 young adults into three groups. The researchers personally gave one group two servings on fresh fruits and vegetables each day. The second group was given vouchers and text reminders to consume extra produce. The third group was not given any produce or vouchers. The first group given the...

Lab testing is foundational to functional medicine, and for good reason. It can show you what is causing your symptoms, if you are headed toward a disease (even if you don’t have symptoms), track the progress of your protocol, and motivate you to stick with your protocol. Lab testing includes many different tests. Some examples of testing used in functional medicine include: Food sensitivity testing. If a food you eat regularly causes inflammation, this contributes to chronic health disorders. Gut testing. Gut problems contribute to chronic health issues. Tests can screen for leaky gut, gut function, parasites, bacterial overgrowth, and autoimmune reactions. Blood chemistry...

  Our bodies have to work hard to deal with hundreds of toxic chemicals in our daily environment, in our food, and our water. Even if you eat a clean, organic diet and use non-toxic products, it’s impossible to completely avoid them. Thankfully, certain natural compounds can boost levels of our most powerful antioxidant, glutathione, in our bodies. Glutathione is a powerful defense against toxins and inflammation. It protects the body’s cells from damage, it helps detoxify the body, and supports optimal immune function. When glutathione levels drop too low, this makes you more susceptible to autoimmune disease, multiple food...