Alcohol disrupts the gut microbiome, damages intestinal barrier integrity, and drives systemic inflammation through the gut–brain axis. This article explains how alcohol affects gut health, why symptoms often occur without digestive complaints, and why a systems-based clinical approach matters for long-term health.
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Read MoreAdult acne is often a sign of deeper imbalance rather than a surface skin problem. This article explores the root causes of persistent adult acne—including hormones, gut health, inflammation, stress physiology, and detoxification—and explains how a functional, integrative medicine approach supports long-term skin healing beyond symptom suppression.
Read MoreChronic inflammation rarely comes from a single cause. Instead, it reflects the combined impact of gut health, diet quality, stress, sleep, environmental exposures, and immune regulation over time. This article explores what reduces inflammation naturally by examining the root factors that influence inflammatory load—before relying on symptom suppression or medication-based approaches.
Read MoreAntibiotics are sometimes necessary—but they can disrupt the gut microbiome long after treatment ends. Learn how antibiotics affect digestion, immunity, and the gut-brain axis, and how a functional medicine approach can help restore balance and prevent long-term dysbiosis.
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