Thrive Functional Medicine

Thrive Functional Medicine Our mission is to make functional medicine convenient and accessible.

We discover the root causes of health complaints by using advanced diagnostic testing with holistic natural solutions to help your body heal naturally, so you can feel your best.

Ginger has been a prized spice for thousands of years. During the Middle Ages, ginger was only available to the wealthy....
01/15/2025

Ginger has been a prized spice for thousands of years. During the Middle Ages, ginger was only available to the wealthy. Some sources estimate that in England, 1 pound would have cost around a hundred to several thousand days wages by the average person. Now it’s a few cents for more ginger than you can eat. So let’s take advantage of its superfood benefits for a fraction of the price and make it a daily routine.

Ginger is recognized for many health benefits:
Antibacterial properties. Anti-candida properties.
Reduces inflammation. Contains potent antioxidants.
Helps with digestion.
Can improve blood sugar levels.
Natural pain relief. Some studies say it can reduce arthritis pain.
Can improve cholesterol levels.
Anti-carcinogenic properties from gingerol and antioxidant content.
Can improve brain function with 6-shogaol and 6-gingerol compounds.
Reduces oxidative stress.
Helps with cold symptoms: Improves sore throat, cough, helps protect against cold viruses, can strengthen immune system.

The bottom line:
For a few cents per day, you can consume the optimum amount of one of the world’s healthiest foods.

Q&A:
What is the optimal amount per day? 3-4 grams according to research.
What is the best way to consistently get ginger into my diet? Ginger shots.

Daily ginger shot recipe:
Organic ginger 4g.
Lemon.
Raw organic honey. 1 tsp.
Cheyanne pepper or black pepper.
Sea Salt.
Water 1oz.
Orange if desired.

Blend, pour, repeat.

What are leaky gut symptoms? Leaky gut (also known as intestinal permeability), is when food particles and bacteria pass...
01/06/2025

What are leaky gut symptoms?
Leaky gut (also known as intestinal permeability), is when food particles and bacteria pass through the intestinal wall into the blood stream. The immune system attacks these foreign invaders, which causes chronic inflammation. Leaky gut is triggered by food sensitivities, NSAIDS, GI pathogens, parasites, yeast, stress, gluten, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, etc. Symptoms include bloating, abdominal pain, gas, and many non-GI symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, depression, headaches, brain fog, joint pain, weight gain, impaired immune response, and skin conditions. Leaky gut affects the entire body; many people do not have any GI symptoms. Therefore, it can be difficult to trace the cause back to the gut without proper testing. Specific markers such as Zonulin and LPS can identify leaky gut. This type of testing can be the first step to find the cause and start your journey back to health. If you are experiencing some of these symptoms, schedule a time with us to see if testing is right for you.

Testing Resources:
1.https://precisionpointdiagnostics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AIBAReport.pdf

2. https://www.usbiotek.com/blog/fecal-zonulin-what-does-it-tell-us

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