Using Light for Healing: Optimizing Your Circadian Rhythms for Healing
At Tree of Light Health, we are all about the light! In essence, we are beings of light. Ultimately, light, energy, and frequency are key for healing (not necessarily medicines, IVs, or supplements). And you do not have to go very far to experience it. And it is also free and accessible right now 🙂 […]
How a Low-Carb/High Fat Diet Can Help Resolve Insulin Resistance–A Key Factor In Chronic Illness
Some disturbing trends Unfortunately, over the past decade, we have noticed an increase in those struggling with irritable bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, weight gain, leaky gut syndrome, food allergies, nutritional deficiencies, fatty acid deficiencies, autoimmune disease, anxiety/depression, and resultant fatigue and brain fog. Coinciding with these trends has been the ever-increasing trend of […]
Unlocking Health with Advanced Biofeedback: Techniques, Tools, and Insights for Comprehensive Patient Care
Biofeedback is simply a way to retrieve information from the body. This, combined with a thorough history and physical exam, standard blood work, functional medicine testing, diagnostics, and other diagnostics, help us to get a more comprehensive view of the patient. Perhaps the oldest form of biofeedback is the EKG, or electrocardiograph, which gives precise measurements of the heart. From this, we […]
Unlocking Chronic Illness Recovery: The Crucial Role of Detox and Avoiding Environmental Toxins
One common denominator we have seen across the current epidemic of chronic illness is toxicity. There are approximately 86,000 man-made chemicals in the environment. Every time you eat, drink water (yes, even filtered water), take a shower, or breathe in the air, you’re getting exposed to toxins. They hide out in your system and accumulate […]
Navigating the Hidden Dangers of Mold and Biotoxin Illness: Recognition, Risks, and Recovery
Over the past 20 years, exposure to mycotoxin producing mold has been recognized as a significant health risk. Scientific literature has demonstrated mycotoxins as possible causes of human disease in water-damaged buildings (WDB).
Unveiling the Complexities of SIBO: Strategies for Diagnosis and Management of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a cause of a lot of symptoms related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Unfortunately, SIBO is not recognized as a medical condition and many go undiagnosed and untreated.
Unraveling Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS): Understanding Its Impact on Chronic Illness and Biotoxin Exposure
CIRS (or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) should be considered in any patient suffering from chronic illness who suffers from multiple symptoms, especially fatigue. These patients typically have seen numerous doctors in various specialties, including holistic modalities.
The Hidden Dangers of Heavy Metal Exposure: Understanding Risks, Symptoms, and Detoxification Methods
Multiple heavy metals exist in the earth’s crust, and the myriad undertakings of human activities result in practically everyone being exposed to these elements in the air, water, and food supply.
Rising Environmental Toxins and Their Impact on Thyroid Health: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Holistic Treatments
As the level of toxicity increases in the environment, thyroid disorders are increasingly common. Symptoms of low thyroid function may include: low energy, depression/anxiety, inability to concentrate or memory problems, cold intolerance, poor digestion, constipation, low libido, etc.
The Growing Threat of Autoimmune Diseases: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Holistic Treatment Approaches
Fifty million Americans have one or more autoimmune diseases, and that number is rising. That is one in 5 Americans! An often underdiagnosed disorder, it has been shown that it takes an average of 20 doctors to get a diagnosis of autoimmune disease.