WHEN BIRTH DOESN’T GO TO PLAN My pregnancy was completely normal until my water broke at 35 weeks. Over a month early. Until that moment, I envisioned a natural delivery followed by lots of skin to skin contact and breastfeeding Jack from the first moments of his precious little life. These …
What is the Microbiome and How Does it Impact Your Health?
Humans are superorganisms, full of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Collectively, they are known as the microbiome. While this might sound off-putting as some bacteria are associated with disease, the microbiome is extremely important for your immune system and many other aspects of your …
No Longer “Alternative” Medicine: Major Journal Publishes First-Of-Its-Kind Study Of Functional Medicine
Over recent decades, the Functional Medicine model has gained traction across the healthcare system thanks to its promise of care that’s more effective, efficient, and long-lasting. But the Functional Medicine community is still fighting for mainstream recognition. At the end of October, we …
