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Our Health & Wellness Blog covers functional medicine, nutrition, allergy insights, chiropractic tips, and holistic approaches to long-term health — with actionable guidance for patients in the St. Louis area.
Common Candida Symptoms Most People Miss (and Why They Keep Coming Back)
Candida doesn't always look like a typical yeast infection. Learn the signs of candida overgrowth that are easy to miss—and why symptoms may keep coming back.
Why Your IBS Symptoms Aren’t Improving (And What You Might Be Missing)
Struggling with IBS symptoms like bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea? Learn why symptoms may persist and what underlying factors could be contributing.
Got Fungus? Ten Tricky Signs of Chronic Fungal Overgrowth
Could fungal overgrowth be contributing to symptoms like sugar cravings, fatigue, digestive problems, recurrent yeast infections, or skin issues? Here are 10 signs worth knowing.
Tried Everything for Your Food or Seasonal Allergies? We Bet You Haven’t Tried This!
Tried everything for your food or seasonal allergies? Learn how seemingly unrelated symptoms may be connected to allergies and how NAET offers a different approach to addressing your body's response.
What If Your Depression Wasn't All in Your Head? The Real Reason You Can't Just "Feel Better"
Depression isn't simply “all in your head.” Explore the gut-brain connection and how gut dysbiosis, nutrition, and other physical factors may contribute to persistent mood symptoms.
The Candida Diet Protocol - Part 2
What should you take and eat when you're following an anti-Candida diet? Learn about supplements, probiotics, and naturally antimicrobial foods that can provide additional support while addressing Candida and gut health.
The Candida Diet Protocol - Part 1
What should you eat—or avoid—when dealing with Candida overgrowth? Learn why our 30-day Candida diet focuses on reducing sugar, yeast, fermented foods, and other potential contributors.
Bread, Beer and Brain Fog – What Do All These Things Have In Common??
Candida normally lives in the body, but when it grows out of balance, it can contribute to a variety of health concerns. Learn about common symptoms, risk factors, diet, and supplements I use when Candida may be part of the picture.
Feeling worse on probiotics? Your mysterious tummy woes are about to be explained!
Feeling worse after starting probiotics? Learn why SIBO may be one reason for increased gas, bloating, and digestive discomfort, and why finding the underlying cause matters.
Burning Desire to Get Rid of Acid Reflux? Here's What May Really Be Causing It
Tired of treating acid reflux without understanding why it keeps happening? Learn what may be contributing to GERD and heartburn, including digestion, stomach acid, the lower esophageal sphincter, hiatal hernia, medications, and other factors.
Who Turned Up the Heat? What Causes Acid Reflux and Heartburn?
What causes acid reflux and heartburn? Learn about the different factors that can contribute to reflux, including the LES, hiatal hernia, digestion, food triggers, medications, and more.
What is the cause of diarrhea & constipation?
Constipation and diarrhea are more than inconvenient symptoms. Learn what your bowel habits may reveal about digestive health and what can contribute to chronic changes in bowel function.
Secretory IgA – Your “secret” to immunity in the respiratory and digestive systems!
Secretory IgA is an important part of your body's first line of defense in the digestive and respiratory tracts. Learn how it supports mucosal immunity, interacts with your gut microbiome, and what may affect healthy immune function.
Don’t Let the Holidays Derail Your Health! How to Support Your Immune System During Cold and Flu Season
Support your immune system this winter with practical strategies for nutrition, vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, digestive health, sleep, stress, and individualized testing.