Carolina Holistic Health Functional Medicine Blog

8 Ways To Navigate The Holiday Season Without Sacrificing Your Health

Fall is in full swing, which means that the holidays are right around the corner. With holiday gatherings in sight, this is the most...

5 Reasons You Might Be Bloated

We’ve all likely experienced bloating at some point in our lives. Maybe you’ve experienced bloating, but haven’t recognized it as...

What is Holistic Medicine?

If you’re at all familiar with the conventional healthcare system, you know that there’s a lot of emphasis put on doctors and...

Functional Foods: Brussels Sprouts

All parts of the Brussels sprout plant are edible and they can be consumed pretty much in any form: baked, grilled, boiled, steamed, or...

Your Thyroid from a Functional Perspective - Part 3: Nutrients

Over the past few weeks we’ve been taking a close look at the thyroid gland from a functional perspective. Part 1 explored how the...

Valentine's Date Truffles

Valentine's Day is a holiday known for flowers, heart shaped cards, and lots of chocolates. If you're like me and have a sweet tooth, it...

Functional Foods: Carrots

Did you know that carrots actually become healthier when cooked? The antioxidant power of carrots increases no matter how they are prepared

Your Thyroid - From a Functional Perspective: Part 2

It All Starts at the Roots In “Your Thyroid — From a Functional Perspective: Part 1” we talked all about the thyroid gland — what it is,...

Making Lasting Change, Not Just Resolutions

The past year, for many of us, interrupted our daily routines, challenged our expectations, and forced us to find ways to adapt, all...

Your Thyroid - From a Functional Perspective: Part 1

January is national Thyroid Awareness Month and rightly so. It is estimated that of the 20 million Americans who have some form of...

Functional Foods: Cranberries

Cranberries are one of the few fruits that are native to North America. They do not travel from far foreign lands to our supermarkets.

Just Add Water: Vegan Hot Cocoa

Some days are meant for cuddling into a cozy blanket with fuzzy socks, a classic movie and a warm cup of cocoa.

Healthy Twist on Pecan Pie

Have you ever reached for one of your favorite recipes and find yourself shocked with the ingredients?

The Bacteria 66% Of Us Could Be Living With

Do you or someone you know have frequent heartburn? It may take more than avoiding tomatoes and taking TUMS to solve the problem!

Functional Foods: Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and can help regulate blood sugar.