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Why Oregon Center for Functional Medicine?
After years of seeing this happen to patients, Krista Espenship wanted to open a clinic that not only helped patients improve their health and wellness, but also give them the tools to continue their progress into the future.
What Makes Us Different Than Other Health Clinics?
Our Unique Approach to Improving Your Gut Health
Our Philosophy On Functional Medicine
Everything You Need To Know To Get Started With Kefir
You may have heard about kefir and even seen it in the supermarket, but what is this food and how can it benefit you? You may be surprised to find how beneficial this fermented food isKefir is similar to yogurt…
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Child-Appropriate Alternatives For Gut-Destroying Antibiotics
By the age of seven, practically all children will have suffered an ear infection. It's the second most common childhood illness, colds are number one. Definitely a painful experience, and risky, too, if it isn't taken care of. This usually means a visit to the family...
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Hay Fever And Gut Health
What does gut health have to do with hay fever or seasonal allergies? Probably a good deal more than you might think. Allergies and hay fever are an inappropriate defensive response to pollen and other substances. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, "Besides being...
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What Is SIBO?
If you are treating your leaky gut by following the 4 Rs and you're not seeing much progress, it could be that you're dealing with SIBO - small intestine bacterial overgrowth. SIBO (pronounced SEE-bo) is one of the causes of leaky gut, but the two vary a bit when it...
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Modern Agriculture And Its Effect On Gut Health
If you've done much research on gut health, you already know that antibiotics, even when prescribed and used correctly, can really do a number on your digestive health. While they're killing off the pathogens they were meant to eliminate, antibiotics also rid your...
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Foods To Add And Avoid To Boost Your Immune System
A number of foods have been found to benefit the immune system. One group of foods is thought to reduce inflammation in the body, leading to less wear and tear on all your bodily systems, including your immune system: anti-inflammatory foods, which are thought to...
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