GI and Immune Connection

The Role of the GI Tract in the Immune System

Every single body system plays a role in our immune health. It is important to keep our body systems working in harmony to promote proper functioning and quality of life.  One of the most vital systems in our body influencing…

What to Expect Going into Cold & Flu Season

Cold and flu season is upon us. Not to mention, the lingering COVID-19 pandemic that is hanging over us as well. Every Fall, the mingling of school kids and holiday gatherings causes the flu and cold to spread like wildfire.…

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Top Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System

In this day of heightened awareness concerning viruses and communicable disease, efforts to strengthen your immune system are always welcome. In2GREAT Functional and Integrative Health in Kansas City suggests these four top ways to strengthen your immune system for better…

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How to Find a Functional Medicine Doctor in Kansas City

Whole person healthcare can bring vibrancy and energy to your life. This is the goal of functional medicine. If you are tired of wasting time at different doctor’s offices without getting a solid diagnosis or real relief, perhaps it’s time…

Immune-Boosting Vitamin C IV Now Available, Plus a Special Offer

Over the past week there have been an overwhelming number of updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and how we all should be protecting ourselves against potential exposure. On March 21st, Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas issued a “Stay at…

An Important Message Regarding COVID-19

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WHY FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE IS GREAT FOR MILLENNIALS

WHY FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE IS GREAT FOR MILLENNIALS Millennials are taking over. Don’t be alarmed. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, it’s just the facts. In 2016, it was announced that the millennial population surpassed the Baby Boomer generation as the…

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THE 3 T’S OF INFLAMMATION

“Inflammation when left unchecked can be downright ugly when it comes to chronic degenerative diseases” – Dr. Matt Gianforte, LifeWorks Integrative Health Someone asked us recently, what’s the “bread and butter” of what you do? What we do really comes down…

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WHAT TOXINS ARE IN YOUR SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

TOXIC SKIN CARE PRODUCTS The personal care product industry is one of the biggest industries in the world, but with little regulation or transparency. It is because of that, consumers must educate themselves on how the products they use on…

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DIY DEODORANT

This is Blakely here, the dietitian at LifeWorks Integrative Health. I’m stating that so I can tell you my personal natural deodorant story. Perhaps an “overshare,” but people are so skeptical about homemade body products actually working, that it’s worth you knowing…

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YOUR FOOD YOUR MOOD

The Anxiety series is up with great insight into a functional medicine approach to mental health at LifeWorks Integrative Health, but what we often forget is that food can have a significant impact on our mood. Here we will briefly review the beneficial brain nutrients,…

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PLANT DOMINANT PALEO DIET

Welcome!   This is our way of eating we use as the framework for most people we see in our clinic. The LifeWorks Integrative Health functional medicine team has been using real food based nutrition to help people thrive for over 15 years. People…