McKinney Clinic Health Articles

Check out our McKinney clinic’s blogs for gut health and autoimmune disorders.

Gut Issues

The Gut-Brain Connection: The Impact of Your Gut Health

Did you know that our gut has its own nervous system? Did you know that our central nervous system and the nervous system of our gut (the enteric nervous system)

March 25, 2025

Stress Management

Woman practicing calming nervous system techniques for stress relief in McKinney TX

5 Ways To Calm Your Nervous System

Here are 5 simple ways that you can naturally calm down your nervous system. Reduce blue light exposure Cold plunge/cold shower Meditation Breathing exercises (4-7-8 Breathing) Improving gut health and

February 19, 2024

Stress Management

3 Nutrients To Reduce Anxiety and Improve Overall Mood

3 Nutrients To Reduce Anxiety and Improve Overall Mood

Do you experience anxiety? Do you feel that your brain is constantly going and cannot shut off? Do you feel “down in the dumps” at times and not sure why?

January 29, 2024

Metabolism

Cholesterol Is Not The Enemy!

Cholesterol Is Not The Enemy!

-When was the last time you went to the doctor’s office and were told that your cholesterol is high? -How many of you were told that having a high cholesterol

January 13, 2024

Gut Issues

root cause of liver dysfunction

Signs of Liver Dysfunction: Could Your Liver Be the Root Cause?

Could Your Liver Be the Missing Link? Understanding Liver Health and What It Means for Your Symptoms Are you experiencing a wide range of symptoms and unsure where they’re coming

December 11, 2023

Immune System Help

Best Ways To Boost Your Immune System

Best Ways To Boost Your Immune System

Your immune system’s main function is to fight off any infectious invaders in the body. Today people’s immune systems are not what they used to be because of many factors

December 4, 2023

Gut Issues

The Gut Is The Gateway To Your Health

The Gut Is The Gateway To Your Health

There is a growing interest in understanding more about our health and wellness and ways that we can improve this. The emerging field of functional medicine emphasizes the importance of

October 23, 2023

Pain Management

The Many Causes of Low Back Pain

Are you one of the millions that experiences low back pain on a regular basis? Did you know that low back pain can come from many different sources? Because of

September 27, 2023

Hormone Health

5 Ways to Improve Your Hormones

5 Ways to Improve Your Hormones

Hormones play a vital role in regulating various bodily functions, from metabolism to mood. When our hormones are in harmony, we feel our best, but imbalances can lead to a

September 25, 2023

Nutrition

You are what you eat? How healthy eating can improve your health.

You are what you eat? How healthy eating can improve your health.

The age-old saying, “You are what you eat,” has resonated with us for generations. It emphasizes the profound link between our dietary choices and our overall health and well-being. However,

September 10, 2023

Metabolism

Difficulty with losing weight? Insulin resistance may be your issue.

Difficulty with losing weight? Insulin resistance may be your issue.

Are you one of the countless individuals who have struggled with losing weight despite your best efforts? Have diets and exercise routines left you feeling defeated and frustrated? If so,

September 7, 2023

Chronic Fatigue

Low in energy? This may be the reason why you feel fatigued.

Low in energy? This may be the reason why you feel fatigued.

There are a variety of reasons why you feel run down and lack energy to get through the day. There is an intricate system of hormones that allow our body

August 30, 2023

Gut Issues

Parkinson's Disease and Associated Gut Dysfunction

Parkinson’s Disease and Associated Gut Dysfunction

A recent study in Nature Communications suggests that Parkinson’s disease may actually start in the gut. The microbiota-gut-brain axis has been suggested to play an important role in Parkinson’s disease

August 15, 2023

Gut Issues

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Red Dye

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Red Dye

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs)—like Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis—affect millions of people around the world. They cause lasting structural damage—such as inflammation, ulcers, and sores—to your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Until

August 14, 2023

Autoimmunity, Chronic Fatigue

Are you suffering from Mold Illness?

Are you suffering from Mold Illness?

In the realm of health and well-being, there are often hidden culprits that can affect our health without us even realizing it. One of these culprits is mycotoxin illness –

August 9, 2023