Health Benefits of COLD + HOT
The healing power of COLD – and conversely HOT. You may recall some past posts related to the healing powers of hydrotherapy, if not click the link to refresh …
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Navigating the holidays – with your health intact
You don’t have to sacrifice the routines you’ve put in place all year for the holidays or sake of social ease. There is a common belief that to cause …
Digestive Health: Part 2: Probiotics
Probiotics are living microorganisms that when ingested can promote positive health effects to your colon and beyond. Some Health Benefits of Probiotics Restores the integrity of the bowel’s mucosal …
Functional Medicine in the News
Recently, JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) published the first ever study looking at the effectiveness of a functional medicine clinic 1 – and it was positive. …
Digestive Health: Part 1: Prebiotics
Prebiotics are soluble nutrients (short-chain carbohydrates) that help promote the growth and reproduction of beneficial bacteria in our gut. These common substances naturally occur in food and include inulin, …
Low-dose Naltrexone a Remarkable Tool Used in Functional Medicine
In our Functional Medicine practice, we treat many patients with chronic disease. One of the many tools we use is a compounded medication called Low-Dose Naltrexone or LDN.
IV Nutrient Therapy for Cancer Care
IV nutrient therapy is a great addition to care for those undergoing cancer treatment. It can help minimize side effects of chemotherapy and improve quality of life during and …
Detoxification in Diabetes Management
Toxin management appears to be just as important as diet therapy when it comes to treating type II Diabetes.
Food Allergy or Cookware Allergy?
Food allergies or sensitivities/intolerances are very common, and seemingly on the rise. However there are factors other than food that can influence allergenic tendencies. How the food is prepared …
Dr. Young’s personal tick mitigation plan
I love my backyard like many New Englanders, but with lots of rock walls, ground cover and butting up against a forest, this time of year, I begin to …