by Evoke 5 | Nov 6, 2023 | Medical Wellness
Antibiotics are powerful drugs that are used to treat bacterial infections. While they are effective in killing harmful bacteria, they can also have negative effects on the beneficial bacteria that reside in the gut. For example, antibiotic use has been linked to a...
by Evoke 5 | Nov 2, 2023 | Medical Wellness
If you’re like us at Evoke 5 Medical Center, you’ve probably uttered the words, “I’m so sick of cleaning!” more than once. But a more accurate statement might be, “Cleaning is making me sick!” While a stylish, sparkling clean home may look great, it could actually be...
by Evoke 5 | Sep 28, 2023 | Medical Wellness
The word “bacteria” has gotten a bad rap. All around us, companies advertise sprays and cloths and gels that promise to kill germs, viruses and bacteria. But not all bacteria are bad – especially the bacteria in the gut. In fact, we not only need these bacteria – we...
by Evoke 5 | Sep 27, 2023 | Medical Wellness
Stem cell and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments are becoming more and more mainstream, as more providers and more patients become educated about the process and the benefits. As a functional medicine doctor at Evoke 5 Medical Center, I am dedicated to getting to...
by Evoke 5 | Sep 8, 2023 | Medical Wellness
I’ve seen enough in my years as a family medicine doctor at Evoke 5 Medical Center to know that health (good or bad) starts in the gut. And if you’ve known me for very long, you’ve no doubt heard me talk about the importance of gut health. But you don’t have to take...
by Evoke 5 | Sep 8, 2023 | Medical Wellness
In a recent blog post, I delved into the difference between functional medicine and “regular” medicine (aka allopathic, conventional or Western medicine). The takeaway: Functional medicine like we offer here at Evoke 5 Medical Center is a patient-centered approach...
