by Courtney King, MD | Functional and Integrative Medicine, Gut Health, Hormones, Nutrition
While it sometimes feels like the COVID years are behind us, and that perhaps some of the trauma from lockdowns are beginning to heal, the truth is that many of the changes made, and much of the trauma endured by our society are here to stay. The pandemic has had an...
by Courtney King, MD | Blog, Food and Diets, Gut Health
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...
by Courtney King, MD | Blog, Gut Health, Pediatrics
Naturally, you want to give your baby every feasible chance of the best possible life and health. Ideally, you should resolve your own health issues – including gut health – before getting pregnant. This gives your baby many advantages, some of which last...
by Courtney King, MD | Blog, Gut Health
We typically think of using essential oils for their fragrance, but plant essences have been used as medicine for thousands of years. In this article, we are going to discuss essential oils and gut health, specifically. I’ll discuss how they can be used to...
by Courtney King, MD | Blog, Gut Health
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) have genes from another species transplanted into their DNA. This is done to increase production or yield or add some other previously nonexistent quality to the organism. These experimental organisms have so far been mostly...
by Courtney King, MD | Blog, Gut Health, Pediatrics
By the age of seven, practically all children will have suffered an ear infection. It’s the second most common childhood illness, colds are number one. Definitely a painful experience, and risky, too, if it isn’t taken care of. This usually means a visit...
