Age Management of West Michigan Blog

Nov 9, 20231 min read

Are your symptoms because of mold?

There are hundreds upon hundreds of mold species. A majority live in harmony with humans, rarely contributing to disease. But there are...

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Non-PPI solution for Acid Reflux (GERD)

If eating creates a burning sensation in your chest, or find yourself coughing and clearing your throat; these may be a sign of...

Oct 18, 20232 min read

The Damaging Effects of Dysbiosis

It’s been said before, but a majority of our immune system lies within our gut. Immune cells are always on patrol looking for harmful...

Oct 6, 20231 min read

Comprehensive Stool Testing in Functional Medicine

Functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues rather than merely managing symptoms....

Sep 7, 20232 min read

Using Lipo-B as an adjunct to weight loss

Are you struggling to shed those stubborn pounds? Metabolism is essentially the process through which your body turns food into energy....

Aug 31, 20231 min read

What’s the skinny on AOD9604?

For many, fighting the war on fat has been a losing battle. In light of the increase in GLP-1 medications being used to aid in weight...

Aug 22, 20232 min read

Uncomfortable Symptoms: Could it be Your Hormones?

Hormones play a vital role in your overall health and well-being. They are responsible for regulating various body functions, including...

Aug 15, 20232 min read

What You Need to Know About Leaky Gut Syndrome

Your gut barrier is a gateway to your body that controls and permits the absorption of helpful substances. A healthy gut barrier is...

Aug 9, 20233 min read

Food Allergy vs Sensitivity vs Intolerance

These three terms are often used interchangeably, after experiencing uncomfortable digestive symptoms from food; but there is a...

Aug 2, 20232 min read

The Power of Digestion

One of the main functions of the GI tract is to digest food and absorb nutrients from it. Digestion actually begins in the brain; when we...

Jul 24, 20232 min read

Weight Loss Nutrition Step One: Remove processed foods

Getting started with losing weight can be very overwhelming, confusing, and down right intimidating for most people. With so much...

Jul 14, 20232 min read

Toxic Food: A look at the chemicals allowed in our food

Currently, more than 10,000 chemicals are allowed to be used in the foods that are sold in the US. Some additives that are added to food...

Jul 11, 20233 min read

The Benefits of Detoxification

Have you been feeling tired or weak lately? Do you often have itchy skin? Do you feel more forgetful or confused than usual? Perhaps...

Jun 20, 20232 min read

The Power of Protein

Protein is a macronutrient your body needs to grow and repair cells, and to function properly. Protein is found throughout the body—in...

Jun 14, 20232 min read

A Healthy Gut for Healthy Immunity

The gastrointestinal barrier controls and permits the absorption of helpful substances into the bloodstream while keeping out those that...

May 31, 20232 min read

How Sugar Affects the Stress Hormone Cortisol

Food is not just nutrients. It also contains information to help regulate systems in the body. How much, how often and what types of food...

May 26, 20232 min read

Understanding Constipation and Natural Treatment Options

Constipation is a very common condition affecting about 14% of the US population. Females and elderly are more likely to report...

May 23, 20232 min read

Wellness Tips for Aging

Aging affects all of us in different ways. Some of us lose our eyesight, others our hearing. Loss of taste is common and usually...

May 16, 20231 min read

How does our Weight Loss Program work?

Our director of Functional Medicine, Aaron Hovanec answered some questions on how our Integrative HCG Weight Loss Program gets success.

May 16, 20232 min read

Weight Loss: Strategies for Success

Fad diets, weight-loss programs and other questionable methods promise quick and easy weight loss. However, the foundation of successful...