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Functional Medicine

How to Support Your Digestive Health

Did you know that a large portion of your immune system resides in your intestines?

Digestive issues like heartburn, gas, bloating, or constipation often reflect the overall state of your body. These problems can frequently be traced back to imbalances in stomach acid and gastrointestinal flora. Your gut’s “flora” is a complex ecosystem of bacteria that requires the right balance of “good” and “bad” bacteria to function optimally.

Simple Tips to Support Digestive Health:

  • Eat plenty of fiber-rich foods.
  • Include pre- and probiotics, such as fermented or pickled foods.
  • Get enough sleep to allow your body to recover and restore balance.
  • Exercise regularly to support a healthy metabolism and digestion.
  • Manage stress effectively, as chronic stress can disrupt gut health.

Since digestive health is closely linked to immune health, taking care of your gut is essential for your overall wellness.

Need personalized guidance for a natural approach to improving your gut and immune health? Give our office a call to learn more!

Functional Medicine

The Stress-Hair Loss Connection

Noticing more hair loss than usual? Stress might be the culprit. Physical, mental, or emotional stress can significantly affect your body, especially your immune system, which plays a crucial role in protecting against disease and injury.

Under normal conditions, hair follicles enjoy a state of “immune privilege,” allowing them to handle stress without triggering an immune response. However, when stress disrupts homeostasis, it activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). This activation sets off a chain reaction, starting with the hypothalamus releasing corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), which prompts the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Over time, chronic stress and prolonged ACTH release erode this immune privilege, leading to noticeable hair loss.

Stress-Related Factors That May Contribute to Hair Loss:

  • High-stress jobs
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Weakened immune response
  • Increased age-related disorders
Taking a holistic approach to mental health is key to promoting hair regrowth and strengthening your immune system.

For over seven decades, research has demonstrated a clear connection between stress and changes in skin, hair, gut, and immune health. Emerging studies in psychoneuroimmunology now highlight the direct link between a healthy mental state and healthy hair growth.

A Holistic Approach to Hair and Immune Health

Taking a holistic approach to mental health is key to promoting hair regrowth and strengthening your immune system. Addressing stress not only benefits your hair but also supports overall well-being.

Are you experiencing hair loss, weakened immunity, or chronic stress? Contact our office today to learn about our natural approach and see if it’s the right fit for you.

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