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Toxicity is all around us. Heavy metals in particular pose a lifetime risk. Here's how to know when to test and treat for toxic metals.

Inflammation resulting from food allergies and sensitivities can cause inflammation and oxidative stress that might make accidental death more likely as you age.

The most effective ways to keep your microbiome healthy is to feed it right. Check our the specifics of how to feed your microbiome and keep it thriving.

Your microbiome is critical to your health, and one of the most effective ways to keep your microbiome healthy is to feed it right. Check it why your microbiome is so important, and how to feed it optimally.

The debate over whether you should drink coffee when suffering from Candida overgrowth is contentious. We take a look at the evidence centered around mold to evaluate whether you should avoid coffee when on a special diet to control Candida.

Zambawango is a unique bakery and cafe in Atlanta focused on the keto-friendly and gluten-free treats without the overly processed ingredients you sometimes find with these foods. Delicious, satisfying, and a great way for diabetics, those on a ketogenic diet, and gluten-sensitive individuals, or those looking for a healthier lifestyle to still indulge.

On today’s episode of Rethink my Health, Dr. Gez Agolli welcomes Dr. Lee Howard on the show to discuss gut health. Dr. Howard is a board-certified general surgeon, a cosmetic surgeon, and a functional medicine practitioner. They dicuss: What are the fundamental keystones to healthy gut function? What does our conventional medical system get wrong about gut health? Why aren’t more healthcare practitioners taught these key fundamentals in medical school?

Most of us have probably dieted at one time or another- usually to lose weight, but sometimes for other reasons as well. You might have even tried one version or another of an “extreme diet”, maybe because you wanted to lose weight fast because nothing else seemed to work, or because of dietary restrictions or choices.

What is meant by an elimination diet? An elimination diet is usually recommended as a way to get to the root of which foods may be giving your body problems. Those problems can be myriad, as which foods we eat can cause all sorts of reactions in the body.

Air pollution, cigarette smoke, heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals, plastics… Let’s be real, we are exposed to more toxins than ever before in our human history. It’s just too much for your poor body. The good news is that you can improve your body’s detoxification system naturally with the help of certain dietary and lifestyle strategies. Today, we want to talk about our top 7 strategies to detoxify your body.

We see patients with food allergies and food sensitivities at our office all the time. The good news is that once we identify your food allergies and food sensitivities, we can come up with a plan to improve your health naturally. Spoiler alert: once you improve your gut, you may be able to reintroduce these foods without symptoms.

What is High Blood Pressure? Although the term sounds self-explanatory, there is a lot to consider when determining how and why your blood pressure is above normal. High blood pressure can cause or be symptomatic of a variety of issues inside the body. Blood pressure is the measure of how much force is being applied to the inside of your veins and arteries.