Capital Integrative Health

04/17/2026

Happy Friday and here’s to a happy gut this weekend!
Besides limiting alcohol, we like to eat raw foods before cooked foods at the start of a meal to send a sense of cellular safety to the gut microbiome and immune system. These foods include sauerkraut, yogurt, pickles and kim chi. Salads are also delicious with a little bit of balsamic vinegar and EVOO. Of course, some people cannot tolerate raw foods so listen to your body and talk to your practitioner if you are having trouble with these foods. When you start to think about nutrition in terms of cellular safety, and what the body evolved to relate to environmentally and dietarily, this is where you can really start to accelerate whole body healing. 🥬

04/16/2026

Lyme disease, Bartonella, and mold toxins are hidden causes of brain inflammation and degeneration. After you have optimized lifestyle, fitness, nutrition, circulation, oxygenation and hormone balance, if you still have brain fog and memory issues think about infectious and toxic drivers of brain dysfunction.

04/15/2026

You can deal with allergies naturally
Listen to find out more!

04/14/2026

Helicobacter pylori is a gut bug that invades the stomach, small intestines and even other digestive organs. It can lead to autoimmune conditions including Hashimoto’s, cause chronic digestive issues like IBS and SIBO, and even lead to neurologic symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and tinnitus.

It is estimated that 50% of the world’s population has H. pylori. Many people’s immune systems learn to “live” with it, but a dysregulation of the organism or co-infections with other potential pathogens may lead to disease. Checking a Diagnostic Solutions Lab microbiome test in conjunction with a symptom analysis is the best way to diagnose this, as these bugs are often missed on traditional testing including endoscopic biopsy.

04/13/2026

If you have multiple, chronic symptoms - seemingly unrelated and not getting better, have been to multiple specialists and tried everything you can think of - the issue may be co-creating a path forward by using systems biology and a deep listening to your story and what it actually means. The labyrinth of health concerns can then finally culminate into a harmonious fountain of vibrant wellness. ⛲️ Or you can just look at this maze and be grateful, meditate, breathe and be happy. Either way, you win. 😂🙌🏽🔥💖🌸

04/12/2026

Labwork doesn’t tell the whole picture. It cannot always tell what is happening at the cellular, mitochondrial and molecular levels - and certainly not at the subatomic level. Utilize advanced labwork and optimized interpretations while combining with a deep analysis of your symptoms and how you actually feel for best results. YOU are your own best lab test.

04/11/2026

What are the root causes of chronic health issues?
We can classify them into a few big buckets:
Gut dysfunction, absorption issues and infection
Poor diet or food reactions (sensitivities)
Food or environmental allergies
Toxins - molds, chemicals or heavy metals as well as nanoplastics, microplastics, particulates and EMFs
Infections - viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi
Stress - physical (including traumatic brain injury)
Stress - psychological including medical trauma
Hormone, enzyme, or peptide deficiencies or imbalances
Circulatory or oxygenation disorders
Chronic inflammation from some or all of the above
Genetic variants or suboptimal epigenetic expression
The aging of cellular and mitochondrial machinery leading to loss of cellular communication and/or function leading to a deficiency of ATP

04/10/2026

Integrative doctors unite! Food and fellowship are truly medicine! At True Food Kitchen with Dr. Ben Gonzalez | Medical Feminist

04/09/2026

Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that are part of the regenerative wellness landscape. Today CIH is in Florida to learn more about how exosomes reduce inflammation and promote activation and regeneration of the body’s own biology.

04/08/2026

Dr. Wong outlines a strategy for how to eat at a buffet in a more healthy way. Bon Appetit! 😂🥬🍱

Cliffs Notes version:
- eat salads, raw foods and protein first. The fiber and protein increase satiety and regulate and stabilize blood sugar.
- Later, eat some carbs if desired. Healthy fats can also slow the blood sugar rise.
- Chew your food slowly, enjoy conversations and slow your pace to deepen community connections and allow your brain and body to sync up for efficient digestion.

04/07/2026

Fasting can be beneficial for cellular cleanup (autophagy) and can be part of a health, wellness and longevity strategy. You want to balance two mechanisms involved with the body - AMP-K and mTOR. Fasting is not for everyone, so listen to find out more!

04/06/2026