Functional Medicine Archives

The Science of the 7 Systems

What we know from ancient traditions is that the body is a whole. What we know from science is to understand the whole, we need to understand the parts. This is where the 7 systems of the body come into the picture. We have integrated these elements into our Clean products and resources to help you understand these body systems a little better.

Is the mediterranean diet compatible with eating clean?

Some diets go just as quickly as they come, but the Mediterranean Diet seems like it is here to stay. Let’s be real though, it’s more like a lifestyle than a diet (probably why it continues to be loved by many). Overall, the Mediterranean Diet emphasizes the consumption of foods high in omega-3s and healthy fats, like fish and olive oil, and lots of plant-based whole foods like nuts, grains, legumes, fruits, and veggies.

An East-West approach to immune health

The overall health of our immune system reflects how our inner and outer environments interact every day. Even though we can be making healthy decisions to the best of our ability, we are still confronted with battling the toxic burden from everyday life. With the increasing toxicity on the planet through air pollution, contaminated soils, and persistent pesticides, there is, as a result, more dysfunction in peoples’ bodies.

Why should I take zinc?

We typically find zinc lozenges in the cold and flu aisle at our local grocery store, and for good reason. Zinc is a nutrient found throughout our bodies that helps our immune system and metabolism function. It is also important to wound healing and our sense of taste and smell.

What can andrographis do for you?

When we think about supporting the immune system, we often think of vitamin C, orange juice, and homemade chicken soup. Nature supports us with tons of other incredible plants and herbs that contain different healing properties, many that we may have never even heard of before

Want a healthy immune system? Support your gut

There is nothing more important than investing in your health. Did you know that a healthy immune system starts in the gut? You can optimize your immunity by optimizing your gut health. Both your immune system health and mental health are dependent on a strong and resilient gut microbiome.

What I’m doing to protect myself during COVID-19

We are all living in a difficult and confusing time. It can also feel scary, with so much uncertainty. Many of us want to know what to do to be in the best state of health possible. Myself, I follow a combination of information from the news, epidemiologists, virologists, infectious diseases specialists, government recommendations and orders, Functional Medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, my own life experience, and common sense.

Questions and answers with Dr. Junger

Following the launch of our new Clean 7 cleanse, we asked for all your questions regarding the newest addition to the Clean family. We handed your burning questions over to Dr. Junger himself, and he gave us his insights.

With or without the sun, get the glow with Shine

Low vitamin D intake is considered a major public health concern across the globe. In fact, vitamin D deficiency is estimated to affect almost 50% of the population worldwide. An estimated 1 billion people worldwide, across all ethnicities and age groups, have a vitamin D deficiency.

How the 21-Day Cleanse can increase your energy

One of the most common issues people face today is ongoing fatigue. While you don’t need to give up your morning matcha latte, it would be nice not to need one to function. If you’re wondering if that’s even possible amidst the demands of daily life, we’re here to tell you that it absolutely is. You can increase your energy levels with the right tools.