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A Functional Approach to Autoimmune Disease

August 3, 2021
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

Autoimmune disease is the most common medical condition managed in our healthcare system, ahead of heart disease and cancer. In fact, 1 in 5 Americans suffers from some form of autoimmune condition yet it hardly gets the recognition it deserves. There are over 100 known autoimmune conditions and a significant number of them have increased over the past ten years. For example, Crohn’s Disease, an inflammatory condition of the bowel, has increased as much as 300%. An NIH study done in April of 2020 showed that an increasing number of people have a positive ANA, signaling autoimmunity. In the study, they took blood samples of 14,211 individuals who were 12 and older and found that in 1988-1991 the incidence of positive ANA was 11%. This number rose...

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Functional Medicine is Designed for the 21st Century Patient

June 17, 2021
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Blog, Functional and Integrative Medicine

Functional Medicine is Designed for the 21st Century Patient If you are standing on a tack no amount of aspirin or pain medication will make the discomfort of the tack completely disappear. The medicine will only subdue the pain temporarily.  You must remove the tack to allow the discomfort to abate. If you are standing on two tacks removing only one is not enough to make you feel better. You must address both triggers to be completely free of the pain. Functional Medicine does this. Unfortunately, our current medical system addresses disease just this way. Instead of getting to the root cause of a problem, symptoms are simply treated with disregard for what is causing the problem in the first place. When a disease process has multiple symptoms...

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What Questions To Ask Your Functional Medicine Provider?

June 17, 2021
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Traditional Medical Care

Questions for Functional Medicine Practitioners Is getting to the root cause of your health issue a goal of yours? Our Functional Providers are all certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine and believe in delivering a whole-health approach towards healing. If you're interested in becoming a patient of Thrive's or consulting with a functional medicine provider here are some questions that you may consider asking a clinician who practices Functional Medicine: How would you describe your practice? Do you work with other clinicians – Nutrition Professionals, Health Coach, etc.? Do you have any information you could send me about your practice? Do you have experience treating my condition(s)? Please describe your Functional Medicine training. Do you take insurance? Or are you a cash practice? What are the main...

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Food Diversity can Help Optimize Health

March 11, 2021
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Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Nancy's articles

Nancy A. Palermo MD As we begin to learn more about the impact of our gut health, we realize we may only be as healthy as our gut. Our gut microbiome, the microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa living in our digestive tract, appears to play a significant role in our metabolism, immune and neuroendocrine responses. Roles of the microbiome include nutrient and mineral absorption, synthesis of important enzymes, vitamins, and amino acids, and production of 70% of our neurotransmitters, like serotonin and melatonin. Our gut bacteria are also responsible for producing compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Science shows SCFAs are the drivers of gut health. They appear to improve the gut environment by helping commensal or good bacteria grow. SCFAs repair intestinal permeability, referred to as “leaky...

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A Functional Medicine Approach to Allergies

June 24, 2020
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Uncategorized

Article Courtesy of Institute of Functional Medicine As a result of an underlying immunological issue, allergic and atopic diseases increase the inflammatory burden and put patients at risk for developing other conditions. With health resilience playing a crucial role in the outcome of disease, treating the underlying causes of atopic diseases may strengthen the immune system response. As seasonal irritants like pollen begin to emerge, patients may be experiencing allergy symptoms that could be confused for more serious illness and might prevent the immune system from mounting a robust response to novel infections. Atopic diseases are the leading reason for clinic visits as well as for emergency room and hospital visits, and they are the most common childhood chronic condition. Commonly known as an “atopic march,” allergy-related...

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Chronobiology: The Dynamic Field of Rhythm and Clock Genes

June 4, 2020
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine

Article Courtesy of The Institute of Functional Medicine Chronobiology & Circadian Medicine Chronobiology is the study of biologic rhythms, including circadian rhythms, that follow a daily or ~24-hour cycle. Sleeping at night and being awake during the day is an example of a circadian rhythm related to light. In this instance, the daily light and dark cycle is an important zeitgeber, or natural time cue that influences the circadian pattern.1 Our internal biological clocks produce circadian rhythms that are regulated through clock genes and are involved in the essential functioning of both central and peripheral tissues.1,2 Specifically, to modulate various body processes, core clock genes known as period and cryptochrome genes are believed to act as transcriptional regulators that affect the circadian expression of certain rhythmically expressed genes and...

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Thrive Online Lecture Series

March 30, 2020
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Dr NP, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Uncategorized

Cooped Up At Home? Introducing the online Thrive lecture series! Stay up to date on some of the most important health and wellness topics from the comfort of your home.  Check out the below lecture series options and stay on top of the educational components of your health!  Series include several recorded lecture PPT videos, handouts, and slide decks to accompany the videos. All Recorded Series - Cost is FREE for Thrivers Non-Thrivers $20/per series _____________________________________  Available Online Lectures A Functional Approach to Autoimmune Health with Dr. Fletcher Building a Foundation for Optimal Health with Dr. Palermo Reading Food Labels with Dr. Tracy Larson The Power of an Elimination Diet & The Science Behind the Gluten Free Epidemic with Dr. Palermo Order Yours Today! [maxbutton id="4" url="https://fs6.formsite.com/SKoUWK/be0kup47ht/index.html" text="Order A Lecture Series!" ] ...

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Mindfully Detox Your Life

February 25, 2020
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Life, Lifestyle Medicine, Yoga

“Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy.” – Robert Tew   Detoxing is not solely related to nutrition. The act of mindfully detoxing should involve all aspects of your life. From letting of what no longer serves you, to creating space for more things that bring joy into your life - mindfully detoxing your life is a wonderful act of self-respect. There are many ways to create space for renewal as you embrace this new decade with a healthier you. Each week we will provide another area on which to focus. After 6 weeks, you will be well on your way to a less stressed and cluttered life. And invigorated for a healthy spring!   Step 1: Mental Detox: Mediation...

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