The Many Types of Fiber: Your Guide to Dietary Fiber, Prebiotics, and Starches

What is fiber, and how does it differ from prebiotics and starch? Learn more about dietary fiber, prebiotics, and starch, and find out how to incorporate different types of fiber into your diet. The post The Many Types of Fiber: Your Guide to Dietary Fiber, Prebiotics, and Starches appeared first on Chris Kresser. View original … Read more

Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms, What Causes It, and How to Treat It

What is hyperthyroidism? Find out what causes it, how it is treated in conventional medicine, and how a Functional Medicine approach can improve symptoms and potentially reverse the disease’s course. The post Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms, What Causes It, and How to Treat It appeared first on Chris Kresser. View original article Contributor: Chris Kresser, M.S.

The Link between Sleep and Eating and What to Eat for a Good Night’s Sleep

Many lifestyle factors impact sleep, including nutrition. Read on to learn about the link between sleep and eating, and find out how you can achieve deep, restorative sleep. The post The Link between Sleep and Eating and What to Eat for a Good Night’s Sleep appeared first on Chris Kresser. View original article Contributor: Lindsay … Read more

RHR: The Functional Medicine Approach to ADHD, with Dr. Jim Greenblatt

When it comes to treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), we need a radically different approach—one that gets to its root cause, instead of relying solely on medication to suppress symptoms. In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Dr. Jim Greenblatt and I discuss the benefits that the Functional Medicine approach provides to the way we understand … Read more

Low Progesterone and Pregnancy: How Progesterone Affects Your Fertility

Low progesterone can cause or contribute to infertility and miscarriages. Read on to learn progesterone’s role in pregnancy and find out what you can do if you suspect low progesterone. The post Low Progesterone and Pregnancy: How Progesterone Affects Your Fertility appeared first on Chris Kresser. View original article Contributor: Katie Melville, Ph.D.