Your chronic stomach issues, bloating, mental fogginess, and skin issues are not normal! Leaky gut or intestinal permeability is a newly researched condition that doctors often look over. Unfortunately, this syndrome is precisely how its name describes it: the intestinal lining has cracks and large holes, letting bacteria and other toxins into our gut, causing […]
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Functional Nutrition for Allergies
Allergies are a common condition that can have a variety of side effects depending on the person. The reaction occurs when your body responds to a foreign substance that it doesn’t know how to handle. It releases antibodies to fight this substance which causes you to react. There is a wide range of allergies, such […]
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are mental illnesses that influence one’s obsessive behavior with food and outward appearance. These physical and mental diseases are incredibly prevalent in America, with 28.8 million experiencing this illness in their lifetime. Eating disorders claim the highest mortality rate of any other mental illness. While eating disorders are associated with developing in young women, […]
Is Your Liver Functioning as it Should?
Your liver is a powerhouse when it comes to detoxifying your body. The liver is responsible for metabolizing and breaking down various toxins and harmful substances that enter the body, including drugs, alcohol, and environmental pollutants. These toxins are processed into less harmful forms, making them easier for the body to eliminate. The liver produces […]
What are Functional Medicine Tests?
Our team at is trained in Functional Medicine, an area of medicine that looks for the root of the problem instead of masking the symptom with a pill. Our experts specialize in looking at the whole person, not just a symptom. During a comprehensive evaluation, our practitioners typically recommend thorough testing to find the underlying […]
Functional Nutrition
The Holistic Wholeness Institute has a nutritional team that customizes a comprehensive nutrition program for each patient. We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all diet, so we work with each individual to deliver a tailor-made plan based on their medical conditions and health goals. “Let Food Be Thy Medicine” – Hippocrates The Holistic Wholeness Institute’s […]
Is Autoimmunity Causing Your Strange and Chronic Symptoms?
Autoimmune diseases are one of the most common illnesses today – and you might not even know you have one! Autoimmunity is when your immune system starts attacking your own tissue, and it can happen anywhere in the body. Typically, it comes along with symptoms like inflammation, but sometimes it can be “silent” and not […]
Confused About the Difference Between Homeopathy and Functional Medicine?
Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine that believes in the principle of “like cures like.” It uses highly diluted substances (often natural) to stimulate the body’s self-healing processes. It’s gentle, individualized, and aims to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. Functional Medicine, on the other hand, seeks to identify and address the root […]
Gut Health Supercharge: Unleashing the Power of Bone Broth for a Vibrant You!
Bone broth is well known for its gut health benefits. Bone broth is different from soup stock because of the time that’s spent simmering. The longer the bones and vegetables are allowed to cook, the more nutrients and minerals are pulled from them. Some of the great ways that bone broth benefits your body include: […]
Why is Vitamin D so Important?
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports a number of critical physiological functions in the body. These are just a few of the key processes vitamin D help support. It’s arguably one of the most important vitamins for whole-body health, though most people don’t get enough of it. In fact, 29% of U.S. adults […]
Unlocking the Power of Squats: The Whole-Body Workout Wonder!
For those who’ve just started or have been regularly exercising, you may be wondering why everyone is so hyped up about squats. Different social media personalities swear by only some specific moves, while others find benefit in performing a million different exercises per workout. There’s isn’t one right answer! What you want to aim for […]
Age with Grace: Empowering Tips to Embrace Natural Aging and Thrive!
We can prepare our bodies for natural aging in empowering, healthy ways. If you’re wondering how health and wellness may look different as you advance in age, here are some tips to help you stay proactive: By protecting and preparing your body for the inevitable, you may find that later years are some of the […]
Understanding Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe a group of symptoms that occur when the adrenal glands are unable to keep up with the demands of ongoing stress. Symptoms of adrenal fatigue can include: While conventional medicine may not recognize adrenal fatigue as a medical condition, functional medicine takes a more holistic approach and […]
What are antioxidants?
When people hear the word “free radicals,” they often associate them with harmful substances that damage our bodies. However, there are certain compounds known as antioxidants that play a crucial role in promoting overall health! Antioxidants are substances that help protect our cells from oxidative stress and support various bodily functions. You can find antioxidants […]
Dr. Nancy’s Favorite Green Juice
Green juice is simply vegetable juice made from green vegetables. Mix it with carrots or a little fruit to cut the green flavor. Lemons are a great way to remove excess green taste as it can be unpalatable initially for some to drink vegetables instead of eat them. It is incredibly energizing to start your […]