Emily Parke, DO, is board certified in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology, trained in medical acupuncture, and specializes in Functional Medicine.

Did you know there’s a difference between food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances?

Did you know that there’s a difference between food allergies, food sensitivities and food intolerances? Food allergies, the reactions tend to happen pretty immediately and then food sensitivities, the reactions can happen as much as three to four days later after being exposed to the food. And food intolerances have nothing to do with the…

Food Intolerances: Symptoms, Causes, and How They Differ From Food Allergies and Sensitivities

Eating a wide variety of whole foods is a key way to ensure a nutrient-rich diet full of vitamins and minerals. But what happens when you eat something your body doesn’t agree with? For example, you might eat a food item and suddenly experience digestive symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, and bloating—or these symptoms might not…

Microplastic Exposure and Health: How Microplastics in Food Affect Health

In our modern world, plastics are all around us. Because they have poor biodegradability and are often not efficiently recycled, our environment is contaminated with microplastics. They’ve been found in beaches, oceans, soil, and freshwater systems. Even in remote areas of the world, microplastics have accumulated in ecosystems. Transferred through the food chain and used…

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GLP-1’s and Weight Loss: What They are and How They Work: A Guide

Sometimes you need extra help losing excess weight and getting blood sugars under better control. Maybe you’ve been trying for years or maybe the post-baby weight won’t go away no matter what you do. That’s where weight loss medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide may be able to help.  Many of these medications were traditionally used…