What does it mean to detox? We define detox as the body’s physiological process of reducing internal toxicity. Every day the liver, kidneys, colon and skin are working to eliminate toxins, with the liver being the main driver of detox, via 2 phases of detox pathways. In phase I, the liver uses the cytochrome P450 […]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion diced 2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small jalapeno, minced 3 cups vegetable broth 1 15 oz can fire roasted, diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Salt and pepper to taste […]
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut flour 2 tbsp shredded coconut, unsweetened 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 tsp baking powder Stevia to taste 6 eggs 1 cup milk (pea protein adds 8g protein per cup, but any milk will do) 1/4 cup maple syrup, coconut nectar or honey 1/4 cup coconut oil, liquid […]
Ingredients: 1 cup milk (I use pea protein milk to add 8g protein per cup, but any milk will work) 2-3 tbsp full fat coconut cream (from the top of the can of whole fat coconut milk), warmed to liquid 1 tsp vanilla extract 1-3 tsp honey, maple or agave syrup Stevia to taste (optional) […]
Did you know all invertebrates have a biological system named after cannabis? Cannabinoids, active compounds found in cannabis plants, were discovered in the 1990’s when scientists were studying how cannabis works, thus the name “endocannabinoid system” (ECS). What Is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)? The ECS is a physiological system constantly working to maintain homeostasis at […]
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is the body’s primary regulatory system, and is extensively and constantly involved in regulating and balancing numerous functions. Endocannabinoid receptor sites are present in the brain, glands, organs, connective tissues, and immune system. In each tissue, the ECS works in different ways to maintain a stable internal environment (homeostasis) despite fluctuations […]
On Thursday, May 30, I co-presented with Patty Shipley, our Naturopath, on the common causes of chronic fatigue. Patty’s talk covered some of the unusual layers that patients and their doctors may be unaware of, and I took a deep dive on thyroid imbalance since that is one of the most common layers to chronic […]
On Thursday, May 30, I co-presented with Kelli Cuda, our Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, on the common causes of chronic fatigue. My talk covered some of the unusual layers that patients and their doctors may be unaware of, and Kelli took a deep dive on thyroid imbalance since that is one of the most common […]
Hi. I’m Dr. Emily Roedersheimer, DO but that’s a mouthful so please call me “Dr. Emily”. I had been a board-certified family physician in the Columbus area for more than a decade when my career path took a change. Now, I am thrilled to be practicing functional medicine and helping people reverse or greatly improve […]
What is the Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that sits just below your Adam’s apple. It is a master gland that secretes hormones and is responsible for regulation of metabolism, growth and development, and influences nearly every physiologic process in the human body. When thyroid levels are out of balance, […]
