by Jessamine Sothard | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog, Gut Health
Did you shudder a bit when you read the word “parasites” in the title? It’s not a pleasant topic! However, intestinal parasites are more common than many people realize. Parasites are living organisms that live off their human hosts. There are a number of possible...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jun 9, 2025 | Blog, Functional Medicine
Many people who want to be proactive with their health schedule an annual check-up with their primary care provider. In my previous role as a family practitioner, I regularly saw patients for these visits. During the appointment, I’d ask about their general health and...
by Jessamine Sothard | Apr 21, 2025 | Blog, Cognitive Health, Functional Medicine, Mitochondrial Health
Everyone experiences fatigue from time to time, whether due to poor sleep or a busy day. While inconvenient, this fatigue is not life-disrupting and can usually be resolved with a good night’s rest. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is much different. This complex...
by Jessamine Sothard | Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, Gut Health
A Naturopathic maxim says: “Death begins in the colon.” I can not overstate the importance of good gut health. Like a mirror, much of what is happening inside our gut reflects what is happening outside. The practical application of that maxim (as taught in my...
by Jessamine Sothard | Mar 24, 2025 | Blog, Gut Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Not too long ago, I read a book called Metabolical by Dr. Robert Lustig. He is a now-retired pediatric endocrinologist who trained in nutritional biochemistry at MIT and then attended medical school at Cornell. What’s he up to now? He challenges the current health...
