by Jessamine Sothard | Sep 11, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
Many health trends come and go, and at times it can be difficult to determine fad from fact and healthy from unhealthy (we’re looking at you low-fat and Atkins diets). In college, my friends and I would consume lots of licorice, Fig Newtons, and Snack Wells. They...
by Jessamine Sothard | Sep 4, 2023 | Blog, Hormone Health
Few areas of health care are as plagued by competing claims and confusion as hormone therapy, but when approached with a holistic perspective under medical supervision, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can be life-changing. Conventional hormone therapy has...
by Jessamine Sothard | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog, Nutrition
Many people looking to optimize their health will focus on vitamins, but minerals are equally as vital! Each cell in our body requires minerals, and without the correct levels, they tend not to function optimally. We need minerals for maintaining a healthy gut,...
by Jessamine Sothard | Aug 22, 2023 | Blog, Gut Health
Have you heard of Helicobacter Pylori (H.Pylori) ? Research tells us that this ancient bacteria may actually be beneficial for some, but for others, it causes digestive symptoms that range from miserable to lethal. An active H. Pylori infection can go unnoticed for...
by Jessamine Sothard | Aug 14, 2023 | Blog, Gut Health
Let’s talk about gut health. But first I want to know from you: Have you ever been told: “There’s nothing wrong with you.”, “It’s all in your head.” or “All of your tests have come back normal so there is nothing to do.”? As a family doctor, when...
by Jessamine Sothard | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog, Gut Health
Bloating is a very common condition that most people experience at some point. When you’re bloated, your stomach feels tight, full, and sometimes painful. I personally feel fat and sluggish when I’m bloated so I’m always anxious to get to the root cause fast! ...
