Dr Kristen Bentson

Today we’re highlighting one of our favorite teas in partnership with Buddha Teas! Their Cold Weather Defense Blend is a combination of synergistic soothing herbs best known for immune support, antioxidant protection, decreasing inflammation, digestive aid, and stress relief. You can find us sipping on this until the snow thaws.

Avocado Toast + Pomegranate and Goat Cheese (eat good , feel good ) #realfood #feelslikefall . . #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #foodismedicine

Plant Based Milk with no gums, additives, or added sugar +1400 mg of Omega 3s @elmhurst1925 #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #wellnesslifestyle #lifestylemedicine #lowfodmap #dairyfree

Detox. There are a lot of reasons right now to focus on resetting your health and slowly moving towards a less toxic lifestyle. From high levels of stress and too much screen time to excess food, chemical exposure, and sleepless nights it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. But, what about committing to one healthy step at a time? Now that’s so doable. And one good habit leads to the next! Lately, I’ve been recommending broccoli tea Yes, broccoli tea Resea...rch out of John’s Hopkins showed the powerful effects of this tea to detox the body + it provides amazing antioxidant protection. Don’t like tea? Try incorporating more broccoli into your diet Building healthy habits doesn’t have to be hard! You CAN do this

Don’t get sidetracked by people who aren’t on your track. You might find that most people aren’t on your trackand that’s OK! Do your thing. Maybe it’s eating a certain way to meet your health needs, getting rest, committing to exercise...whatever it is that is bringing you closer to your goal, stick with it and stay on your path. You CAN do it

SIBO: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Ever heard of it? It's a condition that causes all the signs and symptoms of IBS (like bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas), and in many cases, it can be treated with diet and natural therapeutics. It's diagnosed with a simple breath test. This is a condition I commonly see and treat in my practice. If you're looking for answers to health questions like this one, let's get started: https://drkristenbentson.com/work-with-dr-kristen-bentson/

I’ve got 5 simple measures you can take to strengthen your body during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn expert tips for boosting host defense!

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