by Dr Travis Whitney and Cece Charlesworth, BSc. | Nov 2, 2021 | Functional Medicine
The Gut-Brain Axis (GBA) has gained a lot more popularity recently, as it rightly should. But the concept has been around for a long time. Early 20th century scientists knew of the importance of microbes on the functional integrity of the GI tract and it’s influence...
by Dr Travis Whitney and Cece Charlesworth, BSc. | Sep 30, 2021 | Functional Medicine
In addition to being a relaxing activity that feels good, massage can be extremely beneficial to health and is becoming more widely recognized and sought out as a treatment for various physical maladies as well as to improve mental wellbeing. The American College of...
by Dr Travis Whitney and Cece Charlesworth, BSc. | Sep 13, 2021 | Functional Medicine
The term “functional medicine” is a catch-all phrase for a range of medical practices that use diet, lifestyle changes, and natural remedies to address the root causes of chronic disease. So what does this mean exactly? Well, it’s not a magic potion,...
by Dr Travis Whitney and Cece Charlesworth, BSc. | Aug 30, 2021 | Functional Medicine
While most of the spotlight for COVID related prevention and health has been on a vaccine, there’s been little talk about increasing our bodies natural defenses to prevent or fight COVID. Vaccines are very important and play a critical public health role, however more...
by Dr Travis Whitney and Cece Charlesworth, BSc. | Jun 28, 2021 | Acupuncture, Functional Medicine
Acupuncture and cupping are medical techniques that have been recorded as early as 3,000 years ago. The first documentation of acupuncture that described it as an organized system of diagnosis and treatment is in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal...
by Dr Travis Whitney and Cece Charlesworth, BSc. | Mar 22, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Longevity, Skin Care & Wellness
What is Longevity Medicine? Well, you may know longevity by the more common term, “Age Defiance” – often referred to now as “anti-aging”. We don’t prefer that term since there’s really no “anti” to aging. We’re all going to age, and that’s an...
