Acupuncture and Functional Medicine Can Improve Gut Health in Del Mar

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The gut-immune connection is a complex and dynamic relationship that involves various aspects of immune function and gut health. The gut microbiome, in particular, plays a critical role in immune regulation, with changes in the microbiome composition and diversity linked to numerous health issues.  At Thriving Wellbeing Acupuncture & Integrative Health in Del Mar, Dr. […]

The Mediterranean Diet and Functional Medicine

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Functional medicine takes a holistic approach to healthy aging by combining nutrition, lifestyle, and environment with traditional medicine. It focuses on the individual, looking at their unique history, genetic profile, and medical conditions to create personalized plans for optimal health. Recommended dietary approaches include the blue zone diets, which are based on centenarian populations living […]

Whole Foods for Digestion Relief

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Do you have Indigestion? Feeling overly full, bloated, or having diarrhea? One Quick Tip:  Eat slowly and chew the food properly because digestion begins in the mouth! Some Remedies to Try: 1. Dry and age orange peel for about one month. Boil tea and take after meals or simply suck on the peel. 2. Eat […]