Carin Nielsen, MD Carin Nielsen, MD

Should You Be Taking Digestive Enzymes?

Digestive enzymes are the superheroes behind our digestive process. They are specialized proteins that break down complex food molecules into smaller, more manageable components that our bodies can absorb and utilize effectively.

There are many points in the digestive process where enzymes are released and activated.

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Integrative and Functional Medicine Carin Nielsen, MD Integrative and Functional Medicine Carin Nielsen, MD

5 Root Causes of Low Mood

I have been practicing in Northern Michigan for over 20 years, and year after year, I see two waves of seasonal mood changes in my patients and friends: November and February.

Many begin to feel the symptoms of seasonal mood changes in November when the days become darker and shorter. Fatigue and lack of motivation are common complaints in November when we are digging out our light boxes and preparing for the winter ahead.

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Carin Nielsen, MD Carin Nielsen, MD

Supplement Spotlight: Curcumin

How often do you eat curry? If your answer is anything less than EVERY DAY, then please keep reading. Curry gets its deep orange color from turmeric—a spice in the ginger family used extensively in traditional Indian dishes. And the most bioactive compound in turmeric? Curcumin

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