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Take Control of Inflammation With These 9 Tips

May 8, 2024

Inflammation is an underlying factor behind an endless number of diseases. These include inflammatory conditions of the skin (psoriasis, eczema), gastrointestinal tract (Crohn’s disease or diverticulitis), and musculoskeletal system (back or joint pain), to name a few. It is possible…

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Unraveling the Mystery Behind a Sluggish Thyroid

January 9, 2024

autoimmune disease, autoimmunity, flu season, functional medicine, thyroid health

In the realm of thyroid disorders, one name frequently surfaces, yet remains misunderstood by many: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. If you’ve ever felt the shadow of a sluggish thyroid, it’s essential to consider whether Hashimoto’s could be casting that shadow. A staggering…

Food Sensitivities and What They Mean for Your Immune System

December 4, 2023

food, functional medicine, gut health, holistic medicine, immunity, leaky gut, wellness

With aisles in grocery stores now featuring plenty of gluten- and dairy-free options, it’s clear that food sensitivity awareness has become more mainstream. In earlier years, there was some confusion about the difference between food sensitivities and food allergies. Food…

The Immune-Weakening Effects of Stress: How to Strengthen Your Defense

November 9, 2023

Balance, chronic stress, functional medicine, health and wellness

Stress, in its most basic form, is a force, pressure, or weight. Although our bodies are equipped to handle short-term stressors, chronic stress over long periods of time taxes the brain, body, and health to a great degree. Excessive stress…

Boost Your Immune System With Lifestyle Medicine

October 9, 2023

Balance, food, functional medicine, gut health, Healthy Living, nutrition

Poor immune health can have a significant effect on quality of life. Our choices in diet and lifestyle, the health of our GI tract, and how we manage stress all play pivotal roles in the function of our immune system.…

The Foundations of Immune Health

September 30, 2023

autoimmunity, functional medicine, gut health, immunity, inflammation, nurse practitioner

The development of our immune system begins before we are born. The health of our mother, her diet and lifestyle habits, and infections during pregnancy can have dramatic effects on our immune system development. Starting the day we are born,…

The Negative Impact of Not Sleeping Enough

July 8, 2021

cortisol, functional medicine, Healthy Living, sleep, stress, wellness

Most of us love to get a lot of good sleep but I do meet people who tell me that all they need is four to five hours of sleep. Research shows that if you consistently get less than six…

Is Low Dose Naltrexone a Good Option for Me?

June 3, 2021

functional medicine, gut health, inflammation, low dose naltrexone, patient care, thyroid health

That’s a great question! Low dose naltrexone has many benefits and can be helpful for a multitude of symptoms and conditions. So, what is low dose naltrexone? Naltrexone is a drug that in the traditional medical system, is used for opioid…

How the Thyroid Affects Ovulation

May 4, 2021

Balance, functional medicine, health, menstrual cycle, ovulation, thyroid health

If you come to Julian Healthcare and tell us that your periods are irregular, your thyroid hormone levels will be on our list to test. When thyroid hormones are out of balance, it can cause every system in the body…

Troubleshooting Your Period

March 30, 2021

holistic medicine, menstrual cycle, ovulation, period health, stress, women's health

To have a healthy period, you must start researching and paying attention to your own body. Having a healthy period isn’t just important if you are trying to conceive. If your period is out of whack, it could be a…