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Autoimmune Disorders and Functional Medicine: The Key to Lasting Relief

Just 20 years ago autoimmune diseases were considered a rare medical condition. Cases are now skyrocketing, especially in the United States and more economically developed countries. Why is this? If you’re reading this, you or a loved one most likely was recently diagnosed or has been struggling with autoimmune disorder symptoms, and you need answers. …

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Could You Have SIBO? How a SIBO Specific Diet and Lifestyle Can Help

Gut Health / By Cheri Dersam, MD

SIBO - Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

If you commonly experience bloating, abdominal pain, feeling extremely full, or diarrhea after eating, SIBO may be to blame. SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and it occurs when there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. This can lead to a variety of symptoms that has you hunched over in pain. …

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What is Leaky Gut? The Truth Behind Rising Health Issues

Gut Health, Health and Wellness / By Cheri Dersam, MD

Is an autoimmune condition, chronic inflammation, or nagging symptoms, like exhaustion and daily headaches, holding you back from living each day to the fullest? What if I told you a leaky gut could be to blame! But you first may be wondering, “What is leaky gut exactly?” In this article, I’m sharing how this often …

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