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Michelle Shaughnessy
Nov 19, 20233 min read
Why you Want this Bacteria in Your Gut
It’s fairly well known today that the human gut is inhabited by trillions of microorganisms, in other words, gut bacteria. I think of it...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Feb 16, 20234 min read
Can't lose weight? Check your homocysteine...
Homocysteine levels in blood can be used to monitor wether the toxin removal, methylation, pathways are working efficiently.
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Jan 9, 20234 min read
Let's Learn to Love our Fat!
I am sure you or someone you know is currently on a “diet”. Or maybe you set a New Year’s resolution to improve your "physical health"...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Apr 18, 20225 min read
Could Genetic Testing Help Restore Your Health?
If you've heard about genetic testing in the past decade, it's probably been through the marketing of ancestry companies. There's the...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Apr 5, 20225 min read
Night Sweats are not just due to menopause...
It’s the middle of the night and suddenly you wake up with your PJ’s sticking to your skin, drenched with sweat. The covers go flying off...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Jan 2, 20223 min read
Insulin as a biomarker
Blood sugar regulation is one of the top priorities of the body. Anything that disrupts the blood sugar handling mechanisms will disrupt...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Oct 1, 20180 min read
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Aug 3, 20185 min read
5 Natural Ways to Address PCOS
PCOS – or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – affects over 5 million women in the US alone, that’s 1 in 10 women. It is the most common cause...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Jun 25, 20181 min read
Blueberry Chopped Chicken Salad
Summer Season = fresh berries! Trying to find something to do with all of those blueberries you just bought at the farmers market? Try...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Jun 6, 20185 min read
The Sunshine Vitamin – How to Safely make Vitamin D
We have been told for years to cover up and avoid the sun, for fear of getting skin cancer. Even with all of the focus and effort put on...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
May 25, 20185 min read
How I Finally Cured my Chronic Migraines
I started having migraines when I was in my late 20’s. I had experienced plenty of headaches in my time, and ibuprofen was my go to for...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
May 19, 20181 min read
Ground Beef, Snap Peas, and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
Print Beef, Pea, and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry Course Main Course Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 lb Ground Grass-Fed Beef 2 ...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
May 16, 20183 min read
How Estrogenics could be the Reason for your Hormonal Imbalance
When people talk about estrogen, it’s usually associated with regulating womens monthly cycle. That is right, but that is only part of...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Apr 12, 20181 min read
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
It’s Rhubarb time again! This is great on top of pork chops. Print Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Ingredients 3 stalks rhubarb, chopped 1 pint...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Apr 12, 20182 min read
Healing the Gut Improves Health
The Gastro-Intestinal tract is connected to every major system in the human body. Proper digestion is key to nutrient absorption, hormone...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Mar 7, 20180 min read
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Feb 18, 20181 min read
Great Alternative Headache Remedy!
At it’s core, a headache is an inflammatory response. Our process at the Functional Health Alliance is to work with you to find and...
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Michelle Shaughnessy
Jan 18, 20182 min read
Cold and Flu Prevention
This is the time of year that many of us are sick with a cold or the flu. The difference between them – the flu comes on quicker and is...
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