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Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: Is It Real? What the Science Says
You do not need celiac disease to react to gluten. Research, including a Columbia University study, confirms that non-celiac gluten sensitivity produces a real, measurable immune response. Unlike celiac disease, the reaction is systemic rather than confined to the gut, which is why symptoms range from brain fog to joint pain. Standard testing is limited, so a carefully done elimination trial is often the most useful tool.
Leaky Gut: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Heal It
Leaky gut (intestinal hyperpermeability) means the lining of the small intestine has become inflamed and porous, letting undigested food and bacteria into the bloodstream. The immune system attacks these intruders, producing chronic inflammation linked to autoimmune disease, brain fog, skin problems, and more. The fix is to remove what is damaging the gut, repair the lining, and address the root cause.
What Causes Brain Fog? 7 Root Causes Most Doctors Miss
Brain fog is a symptom, not a diagnosis. The most common root causes are dehydration, blood sugar swings, poor sleep, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies (B12, iron, vitamin D), chronic inflammation, and unmanaged stress. Most people have more than one at once. The fix is to identify the driver, not to chase the symptom.
How much water should you drink a day? A Functional Medicine Answer
How much water should you drink per day? Research shows about 2.5 liters (85 oz) for women and more for men. Here is what dehydration does to your brain, and how to fix it.
The Autoimmune Answer – Bonus Chapter – Lab Interpretation
Having “normal” lab results does not mean you are healthy. In fact, “normal” means you are average. The average American is NOT healthy…
The Autoimmune Answer – Bonus Chapter – Multiple Sclerosis
There is more you can do for Multiple Sclerosis than just taking immune-suppressing medications that have a long list of side effects.
The Autoimmune Answer – Bonus Chapter – Epigenetics
Genes load the gun but environment/lifestyle pulls the trigger. Having a gene does not damn you to the outcome.
The Autoimmune Answer – Bonus Chapter – MTHFR
Does having a gene variant for MTHFR damn you to high homocysteine? Let’s dive in and clarify a common misperception.
The Autoimmune Answer – Bonus Chapter – Jennifer’s Story
Jennifer’s MS symptoms blinded her and stole her ability to drive and read. Her specialists were no help. FM restored her vision and life.
The Tyranny of the Diagnosis
The goal of the mainstream healthcare system is to label you with a diagnosis. Notice that I didn’t say, “the goal of the mainstream healthcare system is to heal you”.
