Alpha-lipoic acid supplementation What is ALA or Alpha-lipoic acid? It is an organic compound that acts as an antioxidant. It has many vital roles in the body at a cellular level. The body can male ALA naturally, but often it is not enough, so it is recommended to supplement with ALA. There are many […]
HORMONAL IMBALANCE AND HPA AXIS DYSFUNCTION What is HPA Axis dysfunction and why is it important? HPA Axis or hypothalamus-pituitary axis is located in the brain, it acts as a hormone regulator and controls a lot of vital organs in the body. The HPA Axis plays a very important role when it comes to stress […]
Hormones are chemicals produced by glands in the endocrine system and released into the bloodstream. An imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone. Hormones regulate many different processes in the body such as appetite and metabolism, sleep cycles, reproductive cycles and sexual function, body temperature, and mood. What happens […]
Insulin resistance is the name given to when cells of the body do not respond properly to the hormone insulin. The role of insulin is to allow cells of the body to take in glucose to be used as fuel or stored as body fat. It also means that glucose is more likely to build […]
Vitamin B 12 or hydroxocobalamin is an especially important vitamin that our body needs when it comes to brain function. Other than that, our body needs vitamin B 12 for keeping our nerve and blood cells healthy. Vitamin B 12 can be found in many foods, but many individuals are still vitamin B 12 deficient. […]
“Somewhat independent of people’s choices, the things which in the past have been normally considered healthy, or at least neutral, are now becoming significant sources of toxins for people”. Dr.Pizzorno, The Institute of functional medicine. Toxins are usually considered naturally occurring toxic substances, while toxicants are man-made. Many people use “toxins” to refer to both […]
Whenever we think of reversing the root cause of any disease in functional medicine. The treatment plan always includes lifestyle modification which involves having a healthy diet. Why is it so important to have a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight? As we all have heard this popular phrase, “Let thy food be thy […]
Many times, patients come with different complaints and symptoms. But after having a thorough consultation it turns out that they all are experiencing adrenal fatigue. What is adrenal fatigue actually? And how can we prevent or treat it? Adrenal glands are endocrine glands in our body, placed on top of the two kidneys. They regulate […]
What is oxidative stress and why is it important to know about it? Whenever we see the word antiaging, we always think of oxidative stress. However, aging is only one out of the many results caused by oxidative stress. Firstly, let us talk about free radicals. They are oxygen-containing molecules with an uneven number of […]
Anxiety disorders can be linked to chemical imbalances in the body, along with other physiological factors such as sleep, diet, and exercise. Hormonal imbalance can reduce or increase your anxiety. It can be very exhausting if we have been experiencing chronic stress that then turns into anxiety. What is anxiety and how does it happen? […]