Lupus and DHEA: A New Approach
Lupus is an autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of the body. As with all autoimmune conditions, there is no “cure” necessarily, but it stems from imbalances in the body that can be adjusted, so remission from this condition is possible. Autoimmunity is when the body attacks its own tissue […]
What is Sjögren’s Syndrome?
April is Sjögren’s awareness month, so we thought it would be a great time to shed some light on it. Sjögren’s (pronounced show-grens) syndrome is a common autoimmune condition where moisture-secreting glands are attacked. This usually happens first in the eyes and mouth, so dry eyes and mouth are the most common symptoms. Other symptoms […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome vs. Irritable Bowel Disease
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional diagnosis that is given to individuals who have chronic gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and constipation, but no inflammatory diseases are found to be the cause. IBS is a frustrating diagnosis because it is often given by gastroenterologists when there is no known […]
The Functional Medicine solution to a Pain in the Gut
If you’re interested in learning more about how our Functional Medicine approach can help ease Digestive System conditions: Join us on August 24, 2017, at 600pm for a FREE lecture, hosted by Dr. Ian Hollaman. Attendees will be invited to enjoy exclusive, new patient pricing. Call us, OR register with the form at the bottom […]