Food Sensitivities
The Unhealthy Truth About Some Gluten-Free Foods Gluten-free foods aren’t always healthy. Many contain refined flours, added sugars, and unhealthy fats, leading to nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Vikki Petersen advises against “gluten-free junk food” and recommends balancing gluten-free alternatives with whole, unprocessed foods for optimal health.
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Break Free from Unhealthy Cravings! Are you tired of fighting cravings for unhealthy foods? The good news is that you can break free from these cravings! According to Dr. Vikki Petersen, the key lies in changing your diet to whole, real foods. By feeding your gut microbiome healthy foods, you’ll shift the balance of organisms […]
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How gluten sensitivity creates hormone-related issues Summary of the video Dr. Vikki Petersen discusses how gluten sensitivity can affect hormonal balance, leading to issues like decreased libido, infertility, and depression. She explains that gluten can deplete essential nutrients and weaken adrenal glands, which are crucial for producing sex hormones. Dr. Vikki emphasizes the importance of […]
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Gluten Addiction: What is it? Is there a way out? Summary In this transcript, Dr. Vikki discusses the phenomenon of gluten addiction and its negative effects on the body. She explains that gluten is difficult to digest fully, and for some people, it breaks down into peptides that can travel to the brain and […]
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Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity: You Need to Know This Summary Testing for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity is important for several reasons: Accuracy of diagnosis: Testing allows for a proper diagnosis of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, which can be challenging based solely on symptoms. Without testing, you may not be aware of your […]
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Summary While gluten-free foods are necessary for individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, it’s important to acknowledge that not all gluten-free foods are inherently healthy. Here are a few reasons why gluten-free foods can sometimes be less healthy. Nutritional deficiencies: Gluten-free products often use alternative ingredients, such as refined flours (rice, potato, tapioca), […]
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In this video, Dr. Beth discusses how Functional Medicine uses a therapeutic approach called the 5R Protocol to address digestive tract health issues and their symptoms. What are the 5Rs of the 5R Protocol: Remove Replace Re-inoculate Repair Rebalance. With the guidance of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, the 5R Protocol can cause significant improvement in […]
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I am extremely pleased to come here! I was having major Gastro issues that my primary care and G.I. specialist couldn’t figure out, and I’ve had thyroid issues for several years. I was fortunate to find this clinic through stop the thyroidmadness.com, and a link to the functional medicine website. The initial consultation gave me […]
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I am very happy with my results from Dr. Sterling’s adjustments. I’ve had chronic neck pain from 11 years of dental assisting which he handled in 4 adjustments. I also had trouble with acid reflux from a hiatal hernia. After 2 hiatal hernia adjustments the acid reflux that was burning my throat for the past […]
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Acid Reflux Foods to Avoid By eliminating these acid reflux trigger foods, you may be able to control this condition and embrace a diet that makes you feel good. In this video, Dr. Vikki shares some of the most common foods that can trigger acid reflux events.
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