Many People who have visited their Primary Care Physician with a symptomatic concern has been told “Your blood work looks great, your healthy as a horse. Keep doing what you’re doing.” Most people are relieved by this statement but in the same moment confused because they do not feel their best. We live in a …
The anticonvulsant and pain medications Neurontin (gabapentin) and Lyrica (Pregabalin) are a death sentence for your brain. These medications (gabapentinoids) have been used over time as anti-seizure drugs but have been expanded to use for nerve pain, Fibromyalgia, and inflammatory conditions. These drugs will halt Glutamate production which is an excitatory neurotransmitter. The drugs …
I had the pleasure of visiting one of the most sought out cities in the world, Paris! Pari, as the french say. Perusing the city, engaging with the people, and immersing myself in the culture, I couldn’t help but share some of the things that I observed. As an American, the first few hours …
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I wanted to continue this awareness with something that controls us everyday, pain. It’s a major driving force behind all of our decision making and it is a multi-trillion dollar business. Most of the actions people take in life consciously or unconsciously are made in order to avoid …
We experience symptoms of depression and anxiety about as many times as Trump tweets a day-too often in both cases! Depression and anxiety are not things we should be treating directly as they are merely symptoms of an underlying unbalance. Depression and anxiety are the result of brain activity falling out of balance. Simply put, …
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Herbal wellness steams are regularly used in Korean culture to help to improve reproductive health, balance hormones, improve digestion, improve kidney function, and maintain liver function. At IWG our functional medicine practitioners will choose a custom blend of herbs to assist in meeting your wellness goals. Korean cultures use yoni steams traditionally in medicine and …
It’s unfortunate, in the world we live in today, how we can be exposed to so many toxins. Toxins from pesticides, herbicides, plastics, heavy metals, mold, and personal hygiene products. Over time exposure to toxins can congest the lymphatic system and cause stress to many of our vital organs. The art of detox is so …
How does it all work? Many patients that work with IWG are completely fascinated with the high-level technology we use in our patient care. Most patients leave IWG raving about their amazing results to their friends and family. Commonly they are asked, “that is amazing, but what are they doing with you?” This response is …
Where did my passion go? My husband, Dr. Nick Carruthers asked me, “Are you more or less passionate about functional medicine than you were a year ago?” I found myself hesitant before responding. I then replied, “there is no clear answer because my passion has shifted.” The truth is, my passion has shifted from …
How many times have we heard or said, “I’m so tired, I must be getting my period.” “I want to eat everything, I must be getting my period.” “I can’t stop crying at every Snuggles fabric softener commercial, I must be getting my period” “Give me chocolate or I’m going to hurt you (to …
