Functional Medicine

Choosing Safe Seafood

Fish have long been considered a good component to a healthy diet. But you've probably heard about toxins in seafood. Is it safe to eat fish? How to you find good sources? Check out my new blog, where I outline my criteria for finding safe seafood and getting enough omega-3 in your diet!

How to Make Easy Soaked Almonds

If you’ve been a part of the health and wellness community for long, you’ve probably heard of the practice of soaking nuts before consumption. You may have read that unsoaked nuts have too much phytic acid, or are even toxic. Does this claim hold up? And is it worth the hassle?

Probiotics for Immune Support and Detoxification

Were you, or your kids, born by Cesarean section? Did you get sick a lot as a kid and take antibiotics frequently? Did you grow up in an area where pesticides and heavy metals were prevalent? If you said yes to any of the above questions, it’s time to shore up your microbiome. I share some tips in this blog!

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Lyme, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Toxic Mold

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been around since the 17th century. Thanks to medical advances, hyperbaric medicine has been gaining traction as a treatment for mold toxicity, Lyme disease, traumatic brain injury, skin ulcers, autism, and more. Is it safe? How does it work? Read on to learn more!

What to Do If You Get Sick

This past week I started to feel sick. Anytime that happens I start to pile on the supplements, as there’s a lot of good you can do in that early stage. Getting sick really made me reflect on my prevention and how to respond when symptoms start. Here are my thoughts on how to be prepared!

Air Quality, COVID-19 and Supplements Update

As much as we'd like COVID-19 to just go away, it's still here! But there are new developments in understanding of the virus, as well as new unsubstantiated claims. So I am back again to give you some interesting new research related to COVID-19, as well as some interesting supplement applications I learned.

How a 'Keto-Green' Diet Can Help You Survive Post-Menopause

This is a guest post from my friend and colleague, Dr. Anna Cabeca. Menopause is a big deal, but it doesn’t have to bring you down at all! It just requires some adjustments, and that’s especially true in our modern, toxic world. This post outlines the restorative principles in her new book, Keto-Green 16.

My Top Gut Supplements for Immunity

Want a succinct rundown of my top supplements for immunity? Look no further! Today I'm going to cut to the chase in this new short blog. I’ll show you how to prevent gut dysbiosis, feed friendly bacteria, reduce inflammation, and remove harmful bacteria!

The Gut-Immune System Connection

“All disease begins in the gut.” This quote from Hippocrates - the father of medicine - has proven to hold a lot of truth over 2,000 years later. Is your gut dragging down your immunity? Read on to learn how you can tell, and what you can do about it!

Gluten Sensitivity: Symptoms and Solutions

If you know (or suspect) that you have issues with gluten, just cutting it out of your diet may not be enough. Gluten shows up everywhere, even in foods that are supposedly “gluten-free.” Why is gluten a problem? How can you tell the difference between celiac and gluten sensitivity? Read on to learn more!

Time Stamps of COVID-19

With so many coronavirus preventive measures out there, it can be hard to decipher fact from fiction. How does the virus behave? How long does it live on surfaces? Can you get it again? Read on to learn what research we have so far and what precautions you can take to keep you and your household safe.

Blood Tests for Immune Health

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve received some questions from our community about what to do differently if you have an overactive or underactive immune system. This article will cover some immunity blood tests that shed light on how your immune system is doing.

Top Ten Reasons to Only Buy Supplements from a Trusted Source!

One of the simplest ways to shore up your immune system is through supplements. The question that most people have is whether it is actually safe to buy supplements online. Are they as strong or as safe as the ones that you can purchase in a brick and mortar store?

Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Testing

Approximately 90% of people become infected with the Epstein-Barr virus. Often times it's nothing more than a few weeks of feeling lousy. In a small percentage of people, these symptoms don’t go away. Keep reading to learn how to differentiate EBV from coronavirus, and how to give your immune system the help it needs!

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Detox Metabolism

Nearly all chemicals are processed and detoxified through the liver. This includes things like hormones and waste products as well as more devious compounds like benzene, alcohol, and medications. Here we’ll go over some key details about detoxification, detox & estrogen, advantages of broccoli, and broccoli sprout powder benefits.

Symptoms of Low Testosterone in Men

Many people do not fully understand what testosterone even does. You may know that is it the driving force behind libido in both men and women, but it also plays an important role in hair loss, body fat, bone health, energy, memory, and much more. Do you have the signs of testosterone imbalance?

PCOS Symptoms, Irregular Cycles and the DUTCH Test

Irregular periods or no periods at all, infertility, weight gain, thinning hair, oily skin or acne… all of these symptoms are a sign that you might be suffering from PCOS, a condition that is very treatable if you have the right tools. Read on to learn more!

Sleep, Your Hormones, and Best Sleep Hygiene

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from insomnia, you know how truly debilitating it can be. Lack of sleep can leave you not only tired but irritable, depressed, anxious, excessively hungry and with endless cravings for carbs and sugar. Read on to learn what you can do about this!

Are You in Mold Denial?

“How common is toxic mold? How do I know if I have it? Why can’t I just hide under a chair and not learn this stuff?” It may be an ‘inconvenient truth,’ but better to know and heal than suffer worsening life-long symptoms. In this article, we’ll help you get out of mold denial and take your next best steps as needed.

Case Review vs. Past Labs Review - Which is Right for You?

At Hormone Detox Shop, we endeavor to give you a lot of expert education to empower you to make the best decisions about your own health recovery. But when is it time to seek another opinion? Come explore the factors that can indicate it’s time to get started with resources beyond your own brainpower!