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Leaky gut is a digestive disorder that pertains to the intestines, specifically the lining of the intestines. In layman's terms, a leaky gut is when the lining of the intestines or stomach has been compromised and bad bacteria or other toxins are leaked into your body.

Have you ever given any thought as to what happens in your body when you are constantly stressed? When stress hits, your body will begin to physically feel it. Your adrenaline will kick in, causing stress hormones to be released. This will wake your body up signaling that it needs to be in an emergency plan mode. You may even feel your heart rate rise and your senses sharpen.

Depression may actually be caused by a thyroid imbalance. Most don’t give a second thought to this small gland in the neck when discussing depression. In fact, many times the thyroid is overlooked. It’s common for patients to be sent to therapy or prescribed antidepressants - treating only the symptoms and not getting to the root cause. This is especially common in women.

Would you have ever thought you would be losing your hair because of a thyroid disorder? It’s hard to imagine, but it’s true. At first, the hair loss is subtle. Then you notice a patch of hair missing. And, then more. It can even affect your eyelashes, body hair, and your eyebrows.

A functional neurologist is a doctor who helps patients find healing from all types and all levels of neurological conditions without the use of prescription drugs or more invasive measures such as surgery. They dedicate their practice to helping patients find healing and whole-body wellness.

We often hear the term, anxiety, but what is it exactly? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Anxiety can be classified as “an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs, by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it.” For those who have experienced it, these feelings are very real. Did you know that there are several types of anxiety/anxiety disorders? They range from general anxiety to phobias.

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a condition that impacts both your eyes and your eyelids. It causes you to experience severe discomfort with red and swollen eyes as the muscles, tear glands, and eyelids become inflamed. One visible symptom that can develop is what's known as bulging eyes, which occurs when the eyes are pushed forward due to the swelling. And, unfortunately, when one eye is suffering from thyroid eye disease, the other one usually is too.

Do you think you should be seeing a functional neurologist? Medical doctors have been around for years and most people rely on them for diagnosing and treating their health conditions. Yet while there are so many different types, different practices, and so forth – they all focus on the same thing: using medicine to treat illness.

Have you been referred to a functional neurologist? There are so many different doctors out there – primary care physicians, endocrinologists, pulmonologists, rheumatologists, Immunologists, neurologists, dermatologists, and others. The list can keep going.

Myopathy is a disease of muscle tissues. There are different types of myopathies, but they are all neuro in nature and result in symptoms such as muscle weakness, muscle cramps and/or spasms, muscle pain, as well as stiffness and reduced mobility. It is safe to say that this type of muscle disease can have a negative impact on one’s overall quality of life.

Having a healthy memory is so important. We spend a lifetime learning new things, meeting new people, creating new experiences – and everything is tucked away as a memory that we hold onto in our brain for the rest of our lives. Or, so we hope.

If you are asked to describe what the brain’s function is, there is a good chance your answer will have something to do with recalling facts and housing your memories. And, while your brain is responsible for being able to do these things, its function consists of so much more.