by Jessamine Sothard | May 20, 2024 | Blog, Hormone Health
At every stage of life, your hormones play an important role in controlling what happens in your body. Hormone levels have a profound impact on your health, and many physiologic functions require a delicate balance when it comes to hormone levels. But, it’s said that...
by Jessamine Sothard | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog, Nutrition
Gluten is a hot topic these days. I generally think gluten isn’t great for anyone, but certain people benefit more from avoiding it than others. At Best Life Functional Medicine we recommend strictly avoiding gluten in 3 instances: Those with Celiac Disease (an...
by Jessamine Sothard | Apr 22, 2024 | Blog, Gut Health
You’ve probably been prescribed antibiotics throughout your life to fight infections. You’ve seen antibacterial soaps and detergents. We are taught to eradicate bacteria. That must mean all bacteria are bad, right? Actually, no. The truth is that many bacteria are...
by Jessamine Sothard | Apr 15, 2024 | Blog, Nutrition
There is something you likely don’t know about me. It is embarrassing, but I’m all about keeping it real and being vulnerable. So here it goes. . . . . . . . Flashback to 1996. It was a year of peak stress for me. I was a 1st-year medical student AND I...
by Jessamine Sothard | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog, Gut Health
A well-functioning digestive system is essential for overall well-being, as it breaks down food into vital nutrients that fuel energy, growth, cellular repair, and more! When your digestion is functioning optimally, you may not even think twice about it. However, when...
