Introducing the Vital Kids Medicine Integrative GI Clinic with pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Bashir Abdullah. We are so excited to announce the launch of this integrative clinic to VKM patients and our extended community. This clinic will provide you the opportunity to be seen by both a gastroenterologist and your VKM provider in one cohesive visit providing… read more
Methylation Diet By Brooke Erickson, MS, CN The mapping of the human genome in 2001 was a significant milestone for the science of epigenetics and catapulted us into a new world of research. The opportunity for individuals to learn their DNA has become easily accessible through direct-to-consumer companies. While this has great potential for health… read more
By Brooke Erickson, MS, CN The Ketogenic Diet (KD) has gained a lot of attention lately and for good reason. Its therapeutic use, especially relating to metabolic and neurological conditions, has a lot of potential benefits and is currently a hot topic in scientific research. The KD was originally developed by the Mayo Clinic in… read more
An elimination diet can be a challenging endeavor as it entails making dramatic changes in your grocery shopping and cooking habits. It is a two to four-week process, which involves removing foods from your diet that could potentially be detrimental to your gastrointestinal system, weight status, energy level, memory, mood, muscular system, skin, etc Here… read more
Did you know that our body utilizes twenty different amino acids to make its proteins? Proteins are vital for our cells, tissues, hormones, and muscles. Proteins also affect neurotransmitter function which involves regulating several systems in the body. Neurotransmitters affect energy, mood, sleep, emotions, memory, and appetite. The body has the ability to produce… read more
