Tag: functionalmedicine

4 Possible Causes of Post-Covid Hair Loss

Written by b-better on June 30, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Mental & Emotional Well-being. No Comments on 4 Possible Causes of Post-Covid Hair Loss

One of my beta members asked for suggestions in our private B Better community on how to deal with post-C hair loss. ⁣I thought I would share my reply with all of you too since it’s a pretty common occurrence. Below are the 4 main causes of hair loss after getting covid: While some experienced it transiently, others are still struggling with hair loss and hair growth.⁣ Hopefully, this post helps some of the possible mechanisms of action that can lead to hair loss after an infection, and some testing suggestions to ask your doctor about. I’ll also...

Is Your Probiotic Making You Constipated?

Written by b-better on June 30, 2022. Posted in Herbal Remedies & Supplements, Holistic Health, Wellness in Practice. No Comments on Is Your Probiotic Making You Constipated?

I shared this tip in my IG stories and got flooded with DMs so I thought I’d share it here too and further expand on it.⁣⁣⁣⁣First off, know that our gut microbiome is teeming with beneficial and opportunistic microbial species. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Scientists are still learning and discovering new genera, species and strains, including their respective health benefits, so while taking a probiotic seems to be the popular recommendation these days, know that just like diets, there’s no one-size-fits-all probiotic. Different circumstances call for different probiotics.⁣⁣⁣⚠️For instance, those with...

The Importance of Stomach Acid

Written by b-better on June 21, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on The Importance of Stomach Acid

For anyone suffering from heartburn, indigestion, reflux or GERD, there’s a great book called “Why Stomach Acid is Good For You”.In fact, acid reflux is not usually caused by having too much stomach acid, but rather not having enough!!Yes, you read that correctly. It’s usually acid in the wrong place – and is most often triggered by insufficient stomach acid!Without a good amount of stomach acid, your meal just sits there in the stomach; proteins putrefy, fats rancidify, and carbs ferment, which can cause a lot of gas and bubbling.And whatever little stomach acid you...

“Normal” Does Not Mean Optimal: How to Find a Good Functional Practitioner

Written by b-better on June 20, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on “Normal” Does Not Mean Optimal: How to Find a Good Functional Practitioner

How many of you have gone to see a doctor with a list of symptoms only to be told after running a bunch of tests that everything looks…. drum roll please…. normal? I know because I’ve experienced it, and hear the same story over and over from friends and clients. Ready to have your mind blown? The reference ranges that medical doctors look at on labwork are statistical ranges that take into account 95% of the population whom doesn’t have a formal disease diagnosis. That’s a VERY large range which means you’ll also find a lot of...

Acid Reflux – Root Causes & Solutions

Written by b-better on June 20, 2021. Posted in Holistic Health. No Comments on Acid Reflux – Root Causes & Solutions

Do you suffer from heartburn or acid reflux and blame it on too much stomach acid? Well, get this. Acid reflux is not usually caused by having too much stomach acid, but rather not having enough!! Yes, you read that correctly. It’s usually acid in the wrong place – and is most often triggered by insufficient stomach acid! Without a good amount of stomach acid, your meal just sits there in the stomach; proteins putrefy, fats rancidify, and carbs ferment, which can cause a lot of gas and bubbling. And whatever little stomach acid you do have can bubble up and spill...