Many people wonder what they can do immediately to manage their chronic health condition. The science can be confusing and complex, especially to those with Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and other autoimmune diseases, because these disorders can lead to brain fog, fatigue, and loss of cognitive function that make it hard to figure out what to do…
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Cavin Balaster was able to significantly recover after a severe brain injury once he began incorporating functional medicine and functional neurology therapies. Inspired, he went on to become a self-educated functional medicine advocate for brain injury survivors. He is author of Feed a Brain, hosts the Adventures in Brain Injury podcast, and created the Feed…
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Like the other women in her family, Marah Grant fell victim to Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Her weight ballooned, her energy plummeted, and her hair thinned. Frustrated with the stubborn symptoms and lack of help she was finding, she went online, searched “why do I still have thyroid symptoms when my lab tests are normal” and discovered…
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Ali Barton became a heart transplant patient after an autoimmune disease destroyed her heart. When her body began aggressively rejecting the heart, she started researching and discovered the powers of an anti-inflammatory diet. By following a gluten-free and autoimmune paleo diet, she has been able to significantly impact her health and quit rejecting her heart.…
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Dr. Kharrazian received a Researcher of the Year award at the 7th Annual International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR) conference. IAFNR represents more than a thousand members from around the world. Its members include various doctors, health care professionals, and researchers who are interested in improving brain function. IAFNR presented the award to Dr. Kharrazian…
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A new study by Dr. Kharrazian shows a link between bisphenol-A (BPA) in plastics and autoimmunity to brain and nerve tissue. The paper was published with Aristo Vojdani, PhD. BPA is a chemical found in plastic products such as water bottles, plastic utensils, and plastic bags. The paper shows two important ways BPA impacts the…
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A new study shows an association between bisphenol-A (BPA) and thyroid autoimmunity. The authors of the study reference three of Dr. Kharrazian’s scientific publications in their paper. BPA exposure is a serious consideration for those with thyroid and neurological autoimmunity. BPA is found in many common plastics, such as beverage and water bottles and many…
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Commonly mistaken for each other, Alzheimer’s and dementia are related, but not the same thing. Understanding the distinction between the two and Do you suffer from the following symptoms of brain fog? Perpetual mental fog Trouble concentrating or remembering things Life always seem difficult and tiring Depression Fatigue Lack of motivation If so, you may have…
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Please join Kelly Brogan, MD and me for a recorded joint talk about the underlying causes of depression and brain fog. Click on the video above to watch the conversation. One of the most wonderful things about functional medicine is applying research findings clinically with often amazing results. And one of the most frustrating things…
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