Nutrigenomics- How Does What We Eat Affects Our Genes Nutrigenomics (also known as nutritional genomics) is a growing specialty in Functional Medicine and Nutrition and is ushering in a major mechanism towards increasing personalization in healthcare. Nutrigenomics is the study of how food affects a person’s genes and how a person’s genes affect the way…
Increasing our Health Span and Longevity with Epigenetics Our modern age has brought a plethora of unprecedented anti-aging research, information, and modalities at our disposal and yet many people continue to fight chronic disease and decline in their later years. One of the reasons for this is that Conventional Medicine historically is about 17 years…
Childhood offers the most impactful opportunity for preventing or mitigating illness and laying down a foundation of healthy habits and attitudes that will set the course for healthy development and a lifetime of wellness. Early intervention in children’s health and wise guidance by parents and caregivers leads to better outcomes for both the physical and…
Every day your body is exposed to harmful chemicals. Once these chemicals enter the body they are referred to as xenobiotic. A xenobiotic is a chemical compound (such as a drug, pesticide, or carcinogen) that is foreign to a living organism. Many of these xenobiotics are also endocrine disruptors, meaning they may mimic or interfere…
Functional Medicine – In the practice of medicine, healing depends not only on doing the right things, but doing them in the right order. Illness is never simply one discrete process or dysfunction. It is a bundle of the patients’ whole life, their genetics, early influences, environment, diet, lifestyle, habits, travel, relationships, beliefs and how…
“Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast.” William Shakespeare Holidays are a special time to slow down, refocus and prioritize what is most important to us-our core values, spiritual practices, relationships with family and friends and love for our fellow brethren. The holidays can also be a time of increased stress, so we…
Botox is the brand name of botulinum toxin and it’s produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botox temporarily blocks signals from nerves to muscle cells so that the injected muscle can’t contract. This action makes wrinkles relax and soften giving a natural, more youthful appearance. It can also slow the formation of the new crease…
At AustinMD where “Science Meets Beauty” we truly care about helping you to optimize your inner and outer health and beauty – in particular – your skin health. We offer state-of-the-art aesthetic procedures and Functional Medicine testing and interventions that synergistically optimize your appearance, health, and vitality. Functional Medicine is rooted in the truth that…
We’ve all heard the expression Beauty is Skin Deep, but actually, it is Gut Deep, as the health of our gut directly affects the health of our skin. Both our skin and our intestinal tract serve as protective barriers and our primary interface with the external environment. Our gut and our skin are uniquely related…
Have you ever made dramatic changes to your lifestyle? Maybe you did a cleanse? The roller coaster dieting ringing a bell? Well, join the club! We all would like an easy way out to our desired results, right? The truth is, we don’t have to do any of that, we can simply start small. Our…
Understanding that to optimize immune resilience you need to limit excessive intake of foods that are high in saturated fats, especially those found in meat products because they are known to have an adverse impact on immune function – is of paramount importance.
What do rusty nails and brown apples have to do with Crow’s feet and wrinkles? They are both caused by a process known as oxidation. Think of oxidation as rust and just like rust will deteriorate metal, it does the same to our cells. Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your body.
Functional Medicine is Preventative Medicine, so we employ advanced testing modalities that identify root cause imbalances before the imbalances lead to disease. This contrasts with Conventional Medicine’s standard lab testing that primarily uses lab testing to diagnosis you with a disease and then prescribes medication to treat. In other words, the system and testing are…
Are you looking for a natural solution to your acute or chronic injury or pain? Prolozone may be just for you. This is a partial list of conditions that Prolozone is a response to: • Neck and back pain Degenerative and arthritic joints: knees, hips, and ankles Plantar fasciitis Sports injuries Can improve athletic performance …
“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.”— Willie Nelson “You is Smart, You is Kind, You is Important” The loving words of encouragement spoken by the nanny to the little girl constantly berated by her mother in the movie “The Help,” is a powerful scene showing the power of words. The…
Are You Struggling to Control: Body Fat Aging Glucose Cholesterol Blood Pressure Prolon is the first Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) proven effective in addressing these key health factors and improving the aging process. ProLon is a 5-day dietary program scientifically designed to nourish and rejuvenate your body while supporting metabolic balance. The ProLon Fasting Mimicking…
AustinMD where Science meets Beauty, we want you to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin from the inside out. The health and appearance of our skin are a reflection of the health of our entire body internally. Think of your skin as a mirror if you will to either the health and vitality…
Stress, especially in the time we now live in, is unavoidable and the detrimental impact of stress will be experienced by all of us at some point in our lives. The impact that stress has on our health, resiliency, and immune function has been firmly established in scientific and medical research. It is estimated that…
Intermittent fasting is a generalized term used to describe cycles that alternate between periods of fasting and eating. It is important that you consult with your health care provider to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the various forms of intermittent fasting for your specific health concerns. Fasting is not recommended for frail individuals, pregnant…