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As part of our ongoing search to provide resources to support your and your patient’s health journey, FxMed dedicates this space to bring you enriching content; the latest in mindfulness and yoga as a way of life to support the Body, Mind and Spirit as a whole.  

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Sonder – so much more than a poetic idea

I wasn’t looking for inspiration, but it found me anyway! On a recent weekend in Raglan, my eyes lingered on a whimsical painting by a local artist in our Airbnb. Subtly positioned above the main illustration, in delicate, playful letters, was the word sonder. In the slow rhythm of coastal life – amid the salt air and stillness – it

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Gallbladder Health 101: What It Does and How to Keep It Working Well

Written by Ashley Palmer & Pooja Mahtani  | 2025 The gallbladder may not get much attention compared to the gut, but it plays a central role in digestion, detoxification, and helping your body absorb nutrients. The gallbladder is best known for storing and releasing bile (a substance your liver produces to break down fats). Bile doesn’t just help with digestion—it’s

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Can You Bring Vitamins on a Plane? How To Travel with Supplements

Written by Austin Ruff  | 2024 Are you traveling for a work conference, an athletic competition, or a weekend getaway? Just because you’re leaving home doesn’t mean you should leave your supplements behind. But can you bring vitamins on a plane? Good news! Traveling with supplements is easy and smart. The frequent flyers at Thorne have put together this advice

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Earthworms, Enzymes, and Circulation: The Science Behind Lumbrokinase

Written by Dr Sarah Daglis  | 2025 Blood clotting is essential for healing and other important functions throughout the body, but when the process goes unchecked, it may have long-term implications for cardiovascular health. When you get injured, your body initiates a cascade of enzymatic reactions that converts fibrinogen into fibrin. Fibrin is a tough, fibrous protein that forms the

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Mitochondria: The Overlooked Link in the Gut-Brain Axis

Written by Dr Sarah Daglis  | 2025 The gut-brain axis is well-established, but there’s more to this dynamic relationship than meets the eye. A vital yet often overlooked component of this axis is the mitochondria—organelles that extend their influence far beyond metabolism. Impaired mitochondria contribute to a range of health concerns and when it comes to mental health, the case

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