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250 Mathis Ferry Road, Suite 101
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
250 Mathis Ferry Road, Suite 101
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Introduction to Functional Medicine Gut Health The patient-centered approach of functional medicine focuses on identifying and treating the underlying causes of diseases in gut health. It is a personalized approach that considers the unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors contributing to an individual’s health. One of the critical areas of focus in functional medicine is […]
Learn moreA common question about digestion is how long does it take to digest food? Here is our brief answer to this common concern of people. Digestion is a complex process that begins when we start eating and continues until all food is broken down into small molecules that the body can absorb. Generally, digestion takes […]
Learn moreDigestion is essential to a healthy lifestyle, as it affects how we absorb the nutrients from our food. Having tips to improve digestion can help you ensure you’re getting the most out of your meals. Here are 7 helpful tips in digestion to help you get the most out of your digestive system: Tips to Improve […]
Learn moreColon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and is a significant cause of mortality worldwide. It is estimated that colon cancer accounts for approximately 8% of all cancer-related deaths in the United States annually. The exact cause of colon cancer is still unknown. But certain factors can increase an individual’s risk […]
Learn moreEvery day we seem to be learning more and more about the relationship between gut microbiota and immune health. Meanwhile, researchers discovered that the immune system doesn’t activate during nine weeks into gestation. In short, the intestinal epithelial cells work to eradicate damaged cells long before our organs develop. (See “Innate Immunity and the Microbiota” […]
Learn moreThe human gut contains trillions of bacteria – also referred to as the gut flora or microbiome – and these tiny unicellular organisms play an unfathomable role in overall health. For instance, a healthy gut flora has been shown to improve gut health, heart health, brain health, weight management, and blood sugar regulation, among others. While most of these thousands
Learn moreTaking probiotics with a Big Mac might not do you any good at all, according to an article published by the Division of Immunology at Harvard Medical School. In fact, The Western diet, very low in dietary fiber, has shifted our gut microbiota to become less diverse than more traditional diets, which is wreaking havoc on
Learn moreExercise is good for us, yes? With its wide-range of benefits that include supporting heart, muscle and bone health, the short answer is yes. But could there be repercussions in over-exercising? For some people, yes; intense exercise can lead to leaky gut. In the literature, it is referred to as “exercise-induced gut permeability,” and the mechanism
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