by Molly Koivisto | Aug 30, 2024 | Gut Health
A Functional Medicine Guide to Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine, characterized by a range of symptoms including...
by Molly Koivisto | Jun 6, 2024 | Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Hormonal Imbalances, Learning Center
Understanding the Super Pentad: A Comprehensive Look at Complex Health Conditions Living with chronic health issues can often feel like navigating a labyrinth with no clear path to wellness. For many, these health challenges don’t come in isolation but rather as...
by Loren Hannaford | Apr 12, 2024 | Functional Medicine, Gut Health
🌻 🌾 All things histamine 🌻 🌾 🤧 It’s allergy Season Histamine is nothing to sneeze at. Well, actually it is. It is the main chemical in our body that causes allergy symptoms (along with many other health issues) when our reaction to it goes awry. Given the time...
by Loren Hannaford | Mar 18, 2024 | Functional Medicine, Gut Health
https://vytalhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/For-blog.mp4 Wisdom and Practices for aging with a strong, healthy body and mind. In the realm of functional medicine, where holistic health takes center stage, the focus isn’t merely on halting the aging...
by Loren Hannaford | Feb 7, 2024 | Functional Medicine, Gut Health
What’s with heavy metals? As we began discussing the topic of this month’s blog, our minds went to Valentine’s Day and then, of course, chocolate! While most people revere chocolate as an unhealthy temptation, chocolate can actually be good for you. It...
by Molly Koivisto | Dec 1, 2023 | Functional Medicine, Gut Health
What do my SIBO breath test results mean? If you have had a SIBO breath test and seen your results, I bet you are probably wondering what do the results mean for you. General Interpretation Principles for SIBO Breath Test Interpreting a SIBO breath test involves...