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Fall recipe!

Allspice ORANGE CRISPS Makes 2 dozen cookies This is, hands down, my absolute favorite fall cookie! It’s thin and crispy and filled with my favorite fall flavor, allspice. They are also …

How to tame histamines

What are histamines? Histamine are a part of our immune system. They are chemicals that are released by white blood cells into our bloodstream to defend against an allergen. When …

Anemia – why you shouldn’t just immediately supplement

At the most basic level, anemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues. It …

How do you feel before and after eating? Hopefully nothing.

How do you feel after meals? Tired? More Energy? Either way, it can be a sign of blood sugar dysregulation. Have you ever heard of Insulin Resistance and what …

Roots of Sickness & Health Webinar

Roots of Sickness & Health Monthly Webinar Series Could it be your THRYOID? Thursday, May 23rd 11:30 am CST If any of these symptoms sound familiar, you won’t want to …

Natural Ozempic?

Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) are widely popular right now. When weight loss drugs hit the market, the make a big splash but Semaglutide is making massive waves in the weight …

March is Autoimmune Awareness Month – here’s what I want you to know

An important role of your immune system is to produce antibodies to protect against foreign invaders, like bacteria, parasites and viruses. There are many complex mechanisms to regulate this process, …

Benefits of seeking care outside of insurance

The cost of health insurance premiums and the high deductibles many of us pay can feel maddening. On the flipside, declining coverage due to the high costs of coverage would …

Understanding Thyroid and Thyroid Testing

The most beneficial hormone for improvement in quality of life and metabolism is also the most resisted and misunderstood hormone by most health care providers, especially those who have not …

The number one thing you need to know about digestive issues

The digestive system is home to so many moving parts. One breakdown along the pathway won’t result in terrible symptoms right away but will eventually cause dysfunction that can snowball …

Which diet is best for you?

With all the popular diets that emerge each year it’s really difficult to decide which might work best for you. I have spent more than a decade researching ways of …

The power of monthly reflections

If you’re in pursuit of achieving better health, you should be tracking – where you’re at, where you want to be and what’s standing in your way. Setting aside time …

White Gold

The history of sugar is a fascinating but troubling story. If you have time to do a little research, you might agree. We won’t delve into the depths of that …

The emotional rollercoaster of having to deal with chronic digestive issues.

One of my favorite quotes is “Those with chronic illness aren’t faking being sick. They are actually faking being well.” We (those of us with chronic health issues) oftentimes will …

Halloween recipes and treat ideas

Halloween is such a fun time of year. I love seeing all the kids dressed up and so excited. I love that it marks the beginning of the holiday season. …

Fatigue an issue?

Top 5 reasons your tired Fatigue is one of the most common complaints we hear about from our patients. To help them reach their goal of increased energy, we have …

Inflammation: Fire

Long term inflammation is a major driving factor for the onset of most diseases. We strive to help our clients identify the underlying issues and imbalances in the body that …

Gallbladder issues?

Gallstones are not the only gallbladder issue that can cause us to feel terrible. The gallbladder is responsible for the release of bile into the small intestines during the digestive …

Food reactions leaving you confused?

Have you ever been caught up in the cycle of eating the same 5 to 10 foods for months at a time?? As in, every. single. day. Are you reluctant …

The Human Microbiome

One of the most important, exciting and fascinating aspects in the understanding of human health is the human microbiome (IMO). Do you remember when the world was waiting on pins …

Do you suffer with bloating?

I had never experienced what it felt like to not be bloated until about 7-8 years ago. We’re talking about decades of bloating! I tried to pinpoint what might be …

Constipation could be connect to thyroid function

No two cases of constipation are precisely the same. There are many potential underlying issues that could be at play with constipation. Interestingly enough, one of those underlying issues is …

What is Hydrochloric Acid?

The stomach has a unique environment where the pH is substantially different from anywhere else in the digestive tract. Stomach acid (Hydrochloric Acid or “HCl”) acts as a protective mechanism …

Helicobactor Pylori – a pesky stomach bacteria you should know about

Helicobacter Pylori or H. Pylori is a type of gram-negative bacteria that can cause serious issues in the stomach. How does someone develop a H. pylori infection? It can be …

Acid Reflux? Heartburn? GERD?

Roughly 1/3 of the adult population in the U.S. suffer from acid reflux. That’s a lot of unhappy people! If you are one of them, you have almost certainly been …

The Amazing Digestive System

Most of us don’t think much about the digestive system unless we are hungry or have a digestive issue. If you suffer from digestive woes, you might be interested in …

Glutathione – our master antioxidant

Glutathione is the body’s master antioxidant. It protects our cells from damage and is a powerful agent in helping manage inflammation and tissue destruction. Making sure your glutathione status is …

Meet Cecili, our Gut Health and Autoimmunity Expert

Hi, Cecili here from Fit Logic Functional Medicine. I am so excited to let everyone know that I have officially joined the team here at FLFM full time! I figured …

ProgestERONE vs ProgestIN

WATCH VIDEO When you lose hormones, you lose protection. When you lose progesterone, you lose protection from osteoporosis, heart disease, high cholesterol, and much more. We have the ability to …

Vagus Baby!

WATCH VIDEO 85% of disease is caused by a dysregulation of one major system in your body!! AND… there is something you can do about it that will not only …

Eat Your Stress Goodbye!

Eat Your Stress Goodbye – Stress Reducing Diet When you’re stressed out, the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods – think big …

What is Functional Medicine?

Conventional medicine asks “what”, Functional Medicine asks “why?” to get to the root cause. Let’s start with the “standard of care” first. Medical providers are taught in school to wait …

Metabolic Syndrome: What is it and Why Should You Care?

METABOLIC SYNDROME: What is it and why should you care? Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that put you at much greater risk for developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, …

What’s the Deal with Antibiotics?

What’s the Deal with Antibiotics? We know about the bug that causes infection, thanks to Louis Pasteur and we know about antibiotics to cure them, thanks to Alexander Fleming. This …

Good Guys, Bad Guys, Probiotics, & Prebiotics

Our gut (stomach & intestines) is the brain and master planner of our entire body. It is like a little factory in there with very important workers!! We need to …

Postpartum Health

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How to Use Exercise to Reduce Your Risk of Dying

Do you remember the time when incurable acute illnesses & infectious diseases were the main cause of death? With advancements in medicine & vaccines, & changes in lifestyle, this is …