by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | gut health and digestion
As a practitioner that uses functional medicine principles it is clear to me that to improve the health of someone with a complex, chronic condition, factors that contribute to the progression or the severity of that condition must be addressed. We might start by...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 12, 2023 | arthritis and gout, pain and pain management
This is the second post in a series of posts about the potential benefits of complementary therapies for people living with chronic pain. In case you missed it, you can find the first post here. This post focuses on research related to several complementary therapies...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 12, 2023 | autoimmunity
Our immune system is a complex and intricate system that our health relies on. It is comprised of several different types of cells and substances. These work together to defend our body against infections and illnesses. From an early age our immune system learns the...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 12, 2023 | arthritis and gout, pain and pain management
Chronic pain is a leading reason that people will use complementary therapies. As an acupuncturist and medical herbalist people living with pain often seek my help. Commonly expressing a desire to reduce pain-relieving medications. Especially in relation to any side...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 12, 2023 | arthritis and gout, autoimmunity, pain and pain management
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic arthritic condition of the joints. Like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Yet, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are very different conditions. While osteoarthritis is thought of as...