Michaela Falkner, NMD 
I often see gastrointestinal issues to be a large contributor in both symptoms of more complex conditions but also decrease in quality of life. One such issue is Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO is a condition where the bacteria that are usually in the large intestine inhabit the small intestine as well. This can … Read more
5% of the population eats enough fiber daily. Fiber goals vary according to age and gender, but should be 25-30 grams a day; ideally from food; not supplements. Most Americans are eating about 15 grams a day. Fiber is important for reducing the risk of colon cancer, diverticulitis, heart disease, diabetes, and constipation. Fiber also … Read more
If you’ve worked with me, you know I work methodically and see illness as kind of a parfait of symptoms that build on each other. My job is to try to find what caused the illness in the first place and to peel back the layers until we recover healthy states. I recently had a … Read more
New HRT Studies Are Out! There has been a lot of recent news about hormone replacement therapy as the spotlight on women’s health and longevity continues to grow. Medicine is now beginning to understand that “although women have more years of life, they also live more years with disabilities […] during their old age” (Carmel, … Read more
I recently attended the Fall Advanced Applications for Medical Practice (AAMP) Conference on The Sensitized and Reactive Patient. This is a semi-annual conference that targets more difficult to treat conditions and cases. Despite presentations coming from multiple types of practitioners over subjects such as Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Dysautonomia, Hypermobility, and Mycotoxins, one theme seemed … Read more
When we think of allergies, we think of histamine. However, our body uses histamine in many other ways and sometimes, just like any other neurotransmitter, it can get dysregulated. So what happens if it is dysregulated? You can develop Histamine Intolerance or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Picture your histamine system as a sink with … Read more
While people may know that we can make teas out of the medicinal herbs we often use, we often forget that the usual teas we see in our tea drawer (is it only me that has an entire drawer dedicated to tea?) can have medicinal value as well! Here are some common teas most of … Read more
In my practice treating chronic complex illness, Dan Shen is a recent addition to my repertoire that I’ve begun using with success. This herb is in the sage species that originally comes from China. It was traditionally used to promote blood circulation, calm the mind, regulate menstruation, and to relieve pain. However, modern research papers … Read more
Ozone is created by exposing 100% pure oxygen to a spark of electricity in a special generator which adds an extra electron onto the oxygen molecule. Ozone therapies have been used since its discovery in 1840 and ozone is used all over the world safely. Boise Natural Health Clinic is proud to contribute this important … Read more
Many people are aware that sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA influence more than just reproduction and menstrual cycles. While common knowledge acknowledges their impact on bone density, brain health, and cardiovascular risk, emerging medical perspectives recognize that these hormones have even broader effects. Our Changing Brain Architecture Throughout the Menstrual Cycle Recent … Read more