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A Root Cause CSI™ Perspective on Cognitive Decline in Older Adults When an older adult begins to forget names, lose focus, sleep more, or withdraw from daily life, families are often told the same reassuring—but incomplete—statements: “This is just aging.” “The labs are normal.” “Nothing acute is going on.” From a Root Cause CSI™ perspective, cognitive decline is rarely caused by a single factor—and it almost never appears overnight. What families are usually witnessing is a

Are you dealing with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or acid reflux—while also struggling with fatigue, brain fog, low energy, or stubborn skin issues like eczema, acne, rashes, or itchy skin? Maybe you’ve noticed food reactions, joint discomfort, frequent infections, or autoimmune flares, yet every time labs are checked, you’re told everything looks “normal.” This is a frustrating and very common experience. And it’s often because these symptoms don’t come from just one sy

In functional medicine, we don’t look at diverticular disease as a sudden problem that appears overnight. We see it as the end result of years of digestive imbalance, altered gut motility, inflammation, and lifestyle stressors. Understanding the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis through this lens helps shift the focus from fear and reaction to prevention and resilience. Diverticulosis: A Sign of Chronic Gut Stress Diverticulosis refers to the presence of sm

At one point, I was told a diagnosis of endometrial cancer. When I heard those words, everything paused. I began making intentional lifestyle changes. I eliminated dietary triggers, reduced sugar and dairy, focused on inflammation reduction, improved my sleep quality, and managed stress. One month later, the follow-up ultrasound came back clear. I may claim it was a miracle and I also believe it was a message. It showed me that the body is speaking to us. The Shift From Sympt

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