Last May, I put on a set of glasses that changed my life. Sounds crazy? I can see why! But these glasses were perfectly tailored to my bio-indvidiuality— meaning my exact prescription, depth perception, nervous system triggers and additional factors were all considered when my doctor, a functional ophthalmologist who specializes in neurology, built a […]

When people hear the word ammonia, they often think of cleaning products or the “cat pee” smell. But ammonia is also a natural byproduct created inside the body during normal metabolism, particularly during the breakdown of proteins and by certain gut bacteria. Under healthy/ideal conditions, the body will convert ammonia into urea in the liver […]

Many people with chronic health symptoms focus on eliminating common triggers such as gluten, dairy, or processed foods. However, some individuals discover that even healthy foods can seem to worsen symptoms. Two often-overlooked compounds that may play a role are salicylates and thiols. Salicylates are naturally occurring plant chemicals found in foods such as berries, […]

It took me quite a while to figure out the common thread to why I was getting sick with horrible vertigo, migraines, nausea and diarrhea after eating loved one’s homemade meals. As someone with chronic illness symptoms, especially surrounding foods, it can be utterly breaking to struggle with finding “safe” food choices and ingredients that […]