With our hectic lifestyles and our increased exposure to toxic substances that overload our immune system, more and more people are living with chronic allergies that significantly impact their health and quality of life. Seasonal allergies, sometimes called hay fever or rhinitis, affect more than 5...
The Healthy Gut Just as your skin forms a barrier to the world outside of your body, your gut forms a barrier inside your body. The surface area of your gut is 200 times larger than your skin. Laid out flat, your intestines would cover an entire tennis court. To achieve proper absorption, the gut li...
Inflammation occurs naturally as part of your body’s immune response. When your body experiences an “insult,” like an injury, an invading chemical, or a foreign microbe, it sends inflammatory cells to the rescue, which may cause redness, swelling, or even pain. This is natural and normal. Problems...
The term phytonutrient is a broad term for natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, seeds, and legumes that are responsible for giving plants their distinct color, taste, and smell. Each phytonutrient performs specific activities and modifies different physiological functions in...
To our beloved community, We apologize for the delay in communication from our team. Due to HIPAA laws, Functional Medicine of Idaho is legally limited in our abilities to discuss patient information or to make public statements regarding any specific cases. A great level of wisdom is requir...
National Protein Day is February 27 and a day we shed light on the health benefits of one of the body’s most basic building blocks: PROTEIN. Protein helps develop bones, skin, cartilage, and blood — also increasing energy, promoting weight loss and increased muscle gains.Here are some facts ...
We all want more energy to keep up with life’s demands and to simply feel our best! There are many benefits to an energetic lifestyle, some include an increased ability to self regulate, focus, and process information. Emotional benefits include increased mood, positive outlook, tolerance of others,...
There are a rising number of people who are diagnosed with Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance. This can be a major lifestyle and diet change for many, but thankfully gluten-free options keep getting better and better! What is Gluten Exactly? Gluten is a protein found in mostly wheat, barley, and ...
Baked Zesty Carrot Fries are a delicious, simple way to satisfy your craving for french fries without excess oil or deep frying. Ingredients: 5 – 6 large carrots 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon chili powder 1 pinch cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon (optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 4...
What is Resilience? Every single person experiences setbacks, difficulties, stressors, and failures throughout their life. Financial stress, relationship problems, health issues, work stress, a serious accident, social justice issues, a global pandemic, or the death of a loved one are all examples o...
