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By Jennifer Engels, MD

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, making this a fitting time to consider this disease and Functional Medicine’s approach in dealing with it, especially steps that can be taken to try to prevent the onset of breast cancer.

But first, some sobering statistics...

By Jennifer Engels, MD

Inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome are two distinct gastrointestinal disorders, but the differences between them can be confusing. While they have many of the same symptoms, they are not the same condition. Consequently, it’s essential...

By Jennifer Engels, MD

For an individual or a couple, starting a family can be one of the most exciting times in life, but it can also be a very frustrating time if month after month you suffer disappointment in your effort to become pregnant. If that is your situation, rest assured you are far...

By Jennifer Engels, MD

For a host of reasons – spiritual, emotional and physical – humans have engaged in fasting for thousands of years, and in recent years the practice has been given new life through what is called intermittent fasting (IF). People are using IF to lose weight,...

By Jennifer Engels, MD

It’s likely you or someone in your family has experienced unpleasant symptoms after a meal or snack. We often blame reactions like bloating, nausea and diarrhea on our food, particularly spoiled, under-cooked or contaminated food. But symptoms like wheezing, joint...