Your Ultimate Guide for Healthy Living

Kate Daugherty - Nutritionist - Function

Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen - Doctor of Chiro

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The Anxiety - Depression - Inflammation Connection

Finally mainstream media (re: social media) is catching up to the principle that depression and anxiety are neuro-inflammatory conditions.

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Molecular Mimicry: A Case of Mistaken Identity

The immune system is constantly asking “friend” or “foe” to incoming proteins. When it reacts to a perceived threat, it forms antibodies.

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Is Blue Light A Problem?: Understanding the Health Impacts of Blue Light Exposure

In our modern world, electronics and devices contribute significantly to our exposure to blue light.

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Biofilms: The Rampant Bacterial Party Keeping You Sick

According to the US National Institutes of Health, Biofilms account for over 80% of microbial infections in the body.

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Getting Real About Chronic NSAID Use

NSAIDs are resolution toxic. You cannot and will not resolve inflammation while taking ibuprofen. We need to address it differently.

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Understanding Oral Tolerance in the context of Functional Medicine

by Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen, DC, CFMP, FRC-ms 50k foot view– In order for me to be healthy, when I eat, my immune system must tolerate the...

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Why I Choose Fringe CBD Products

The CBD industry has exponentially grown in the last few years. For good reason. There is powerful science in the cannabinoid system..

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The Food-Mood Connection

The gut-brain-axis is the connection that rules what we eat, how we eat, and ultimately how that makes us feel.

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Conscious Consumer: The Reality of Pharmaceutical-Grade Supplements

Vitamins and supplements are easily accessible... but not all supplements are created equal. It can be especially overwhelming to understand

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A Wide-Eyed Approach to Caffeine

Caffeine absorbs rapidly and has a half-life of 3–6 hours. This can cause consumers to become dependent on its stimulating effects....

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Health As A Positive Vitality

The CDC states that 86% of total annual American healthcare costs are allocated to managing chronic disease. However, with the FM...

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