Functional & Integrative Nutrition Articles and Resources

pH Level in Metabolic Acidosis

Written by Taft Draper on March 29, 2021. Posted in Food Sensitivities, Integrative Medicine.

You’ve probably come across urine pH test strips in your local drug store or while shopping online. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably wondered what these strips tell us and whether the...

What Is The Ketogenic Diet?

Written by Taft Draper on March 22, 2021. Posted in Diets, Integrative Medicine.

What is the ketogenic diet? I’ve used the ketogenic diet extensively, and one thing is clear: It can work tremendously well for some people, so long as they have a clear idea of what they want to...

Can’t Control Your Appetite?

Written by Taft Draper on March 8, 2021. Posted in Integrative Medicine.

What is the purpose of your appetite? It is probably safe to assume that the answer to this question would be quite intuitive. We eat when we are hungry. Unlike plants, we do not have the luxury of...

How Insulin Resistance Works

Written by Taft Draper on March 1, 2021. Posted in Integrative Medicine. 1 Comment

What is insulin resistance? Insulin resistance (IR) is the reduced capacity of tissues like those in the liver, muscle, and fat (adipose) tissue, to properly respond to insulin. Insulin is a hormone...

5 Delicious Low-Carb Smoothie Recipes

Written by Taft Draper on February 23, 2021. Posted in Recipes.

There are so many smoothie recipes out there that it can be hard to know which ones are worth trying. I’ve created a list and downloadable recipe book of a few of the best low-carb smoothies on...

Common Nutrition Problems

Written by Taft Draper on February 15, 2017. Posted in Food Sensitivities, Integrative Medicine.

What Do We Know About Diseases Caused By Nutritional Deficiency? Americans are no strangers to chronic diseases. The following are or can be common nutrition problems. Obesity and weight loss Hypertension Gestational...

Avoid These Common Foods If You Have Food Allergies or Sensitivities

Written by Taft Draper on January 2, 2017. Posted in Food Sensitivities, Integrative Medicine.

Food can be our medicine and our poison. There are people experiencing symptoms and don’t know the cause. They are not sure what is causing their IBS, migraines, muscle and joint pain, or other...

What is Integrative and Functional Nutrition?

Written by Taft Draper on December 15, 2016. Posted in Integrative Medicine.

Do you ever wonder why you aren’t getting any better? The answer may be right underneath your nose. Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine stated, “Let medicine be thy food and let food be...