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This is a common question we hear. And the very short answer is this--no matter how healthy you eat or what diet you follow, it is really difficult to get all the nutrients your body needs from food alone, all the time. So, yes. You do need supplements depending on your personal needs. 

If you've been a patient with us already, you know we looove to talk about it: Poop. Bowel movement. Feces. Whatever term you prefer, we're here to be your official poo aficionados and help educate you on how your daily (or not so daily) habits are one of the biggest, cheapest indicators of your health.

Possibly one of the most underrated nutrients in the body is vitamin D. About 70% of Americans are deficient in it. Also known as calciferol, vitamin D comes in two major forms: vitamin D2- which is mostly from plant foods in the diet, and vitamin D3- which comes from animal foods in the diet, supplementation, and ultraviolet rays.

Ozone is a nonpharmacologic therapy used to treat a multitude of conditions. Ozone is a gas that is generated from oxygen and has been used successfully for over 50 years in Europe. Think of it as putting fresh batteries in a dimming flashlight. When administered to the human body, the benefits are nothing short of remarkable!

You've likely heard about the importance of B vitamins. Very simply put, they are essential for the body to function properly. They help create new blood cells, convert food into energy (metabolism), and maintain healthy brain cells, skin cells, and other tissues.

You’ve probably come across this blog post wondering if functional medicine is right for you or a family member. Or maybe you know someone who raved about their success with functional medicine. Either way, it can often be a struggle to explain the concept– I’ll do the best I can.