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, […]
Hi, I’m Kelli Cuda, a Family Nurse Practitioner that is beyond thrilled to begin my work at Leaves of Life, one of the most well-established healing clinics in the Columbus area. My journey all started as a student nurse at The Ohio State University Medical Center. I quickly realized that I was on the right […]
“My husband received laser allergy treatments at Leaves of Life. At the start of treatment, he was lactose intolerant, and had multiple environmental allergies that required him to take Claritin daily. After treatment, he’s no longer lactose intolerant, and his environmental allergies, while not completely gone, are much improved. He no longer has to take allergy medicine. […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup roasted, unsalted macadamia nuts 2 tsp avocado oil or macadamia nut oil 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 cup powdered erythritol sweetener 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/8 tsp fine sea salt Flaked sea salt, for garnish Instructions: Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with […]
Ingredients: 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk 1 tbsp coconut vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 4 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp coconut flour (5 tablespoons) 1 tbsp golden flax meal 1/8 teaspoon fine Himalayan salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon Ghee or coconut oil for cooking Instructions: Measure out […]
Ingredients: 1 – 1/2 lb. fresh brussels sprouts 1/2 cup chopped pecans (more or less to taste) 4 tsp olive oil, plus a bit more to brush the baking sheet salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese If not using Gorgonzola, you can toss hot Brussels sprouts […]
