Functional Medicine in Meridian, Id: Benefits of Berberine
At Virasoap Natural Medicine of Idaho in Meridian, our functional medicine practitioner prioritizes your holistic health and potential benefits of Berberine.
NAC and Glutathione: the dynamic duo of functional medicine
Functional medicine is an approach to healthcare that focuses on addressing the root causes of disease and promoting optimal health and wellness. It takes into account the unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that contribute to an individual’s health. In functional medicine, the goal is
Graceful aging with Glutathione
The body naturally produces glutathione, an antioxidant that is extremely important for general health, vitality, and natural detoxification. Glutathione’s detoxifying properties, in short, “clear out” the free radicals that burden our bodies by causing oxidative stress. This antioxidant establishes homeostasis in our cells and tissues
What are the dangers of Vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D is responsible for maintaining bone health by way of calcium and phosphate, reducing inflammation, and regulating the immune system.
Natural immune system support strategies
People start to worry more and more about how to support the immune system every Autumn or early Winter. But we fortunately can take action to strengthen our immune systems and prepare for the winter ahead of time.
Examining B12 vitamin supplementation
What exactly is vitamin B12? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) say that vitamin B12 is crucial for maintaining the health of your blood and nerve cells. Additionally, it aids in the production of DNA, the genetic material found in all cells. This vitamin prevents
Folate vs. Folic Acid: what’s the difference?
Dr. Alexa Neynaber was recently featured in What’s Good by V in an article by Sarah Garone, N.D.T.R. Read the full article here: https://whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com/folate-vs-folic-acid/ Folate and folic acid are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Both are
The secret to strong muscle as we age
Everybody who enjoys working out in the gym might want to add vitamin C to their list of fitness essentials. According to a recent study in the Journal of Nutrition, from the University of East Anglia, vitamin C may be essential for preserving strong muscles
Why you should consider a micronutrient test
SpectraCell’s micronutrient test is a comprehensive nutritional analysis that measures functional deficiencies at the cellular level. It assesses how well the body utilizes 31 vitamins, minerals, amino/fatty acids, antioxidants, and metabolites, and conveys the body’s need for these micronutrients. This test is important because these
5 Ways You’re Hurting Your Hormones
Ever wonder if your hormones are out of whack? Hormonal imbalances and deficiencies can look like a variety of symptoms but can include fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, sleep disturbances, hot flashes, increased pain, dry skin, bloating, digestive upset, brain fog, memory changes, low libido,
Immune defenses: more than a mask
Masks are something everyone is buzzing about right now. Their purpose is to prevent potentially infectious droplets from being exchanged. Regardless of how you feel about them, we can all likely agree that masks should not be a stand-alone recommendation or what will be the
Anti-aging, energy, & exercise
By Laura Su We’ve all been told to exercise regularly because it “will help you stay healthier” and “give you more energy”! Right? But how does it do all that? Is intentional, organized, daily movement really going to do all that? Sit back and get