Candida albicans is a type of yeast found in the mouth, intestinal tract and vagina. It can be found on the skin and other mucous membranes as well. Typically, when the body is in balance, and the immune system is functioning well, candida stays in check and doesn’t become a problem. However, with compromised immune systems, […]
Kombucha tea has been around for about 2,000 years now. Chinese people refer to it as “the Immortal Health Elixir” because of the many health benefits it offers. Kombucha is made from sweetened tea; only it is fermented by a colony of bacteria and yeast. The flavor of this tea is somewhat interesting. You’d be
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Most people have heard the term, ‘probiotic’ at this point. Probiotics are good bacteria that help your gut function. Probiotics are live microorganisms that may be able to help prevent and treat some illnesses. Promoting a healthy digestive tract and a healthy immune system are their most widely studied benefits at this time. They are often sold
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Fermented foods can help to improve your health and wellness. But there’s a lot of misinformation about these probiotic foods. Read on to learn the truth behind some of the myths and misconceptions. Myth #1: Bacteria are bad for you While it’s true that some bacteria are bad for your body and can cause illness,
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In the last 3 communications, I went over the following functional medicine tests: Intestinal Permeability test Hair mineral analysis test Gastric Acid test IgG Food Allergy test Expanded GI Panel I began coaching my son at age 11 on healing his asthma, allergies and eczema. At the time, he was on 5 different medications. Now, at
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You’ve probably been prescribed antibiotics throughout your life to fight infections. And you’ve definitely seen antibacterial soaps and detergents. That must mean all bacteria are bad, right? The truth is that many bacteria are actually very good for the body. Antibiotics don’t just kill off bacteria that cause illness, they also get rid of the
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In the last 2 communications, I went over both the IgG Food Allergy test and the Expanded GI Panel used to determine gut health. To refresh you, this is the 3rd installment of a 4-part series designed to highlight the power of health coaching, especially combined with a functional medicine doctor and medical acupuncturist like Dr. Teggatz! Today we
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The Honest-to-Goodness Truth About Organic Foods Organic foods are becoming more and more popular these days as people are increasingly becoming more health-conscious. After all, what could be safer and more natural than organic foods? Researchers say that organic foods are more healthful because they are free from chemical pesticides. However, there are some who
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Travis Richardson continues to tell us about his journey with functional medicine below… His words follow… – Dr. Teggatz —————————— In my last communication (part 1 of this functional medicine case study), I highlighted my initial attempt at uncovering the root problem with my son’s health issues. As you recall, my son was diagnosed with
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Kids are picky eaters; there’s no getting around it. While it’s so tempting to go for an easy fix and just give them a bowl of Fruity Pebbles every morning, you have to realize that this is not healthy for your child. Cereals are highly processed and they are almost 100{333bf703ca131aa047574878cb46f7587ed48ec64cfc6665b44502ad2ef7a3f0} refined carbohydrates. Cooking breakfast
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