
H. Pylori and Gut Health
Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that lives on the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum and causes inflammation and damage. It is the main cause of

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Hello, my name is Zhanna, and I am a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine as an IFMCP (the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner).
Just seven years ago, I considered myself a healthy adult living a healthy lifestyle. I regularly exercised, cooked organic homemade meals from scratch, ate my recommended servings of whole-grain bread and pasta, vegetables, and a little bit of low-fat meat.
And then I started experiencing strange symptoms that interfered with almost everything I did: fatigue, hair loss, unexplained allergies, and more…
I was happy to discover Functional Medicine approach after the conventional medicine that I was trained in did not give me answers to my health issues – bloating, abdominal and joint pain, thyroid issues, environmental allergies that showed up from “nowhere”, and a myriad other symptoms!

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that lives on the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum and causes inflammation and damage. It is the main cause of

Have you tried a new on the block baby cauliflower from Trader Joe’s? I am obsessed with the cauliflower Directions: Pick up a bag from

Ingredients 2 chia eggs (1 chia egg is 1 teaspoon ground chia seeds + 2 ½ teaspoons water, mixed) ½ cup tahini ¾ cup coconut

Ingredients ⅓ cup Ghee, melted (for AIP, use avocado oil or refined coconut oil) 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 Tb Gelatin ¼ tsp Baking soda 1 teaspoon Apple Cider
Should you need more help with managing the symptoms and finding out the root cause of your health issues, schedule a consultation with Zhanna Tarjeft,

The health of your digestive system is essential to ensure proper digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as to support the function of other