Dr. Jennifer Kessmann is a Concierge Functional Medicine Physician passionate about finding a solution to your health concerns and bringing you back to optimum health.
What are Oxalate Crystals? Oxalates are small nanoparticles that may be made in the body or may come from many healthy foods. These small particles are composed of 2 carbons and 4 oxygen molecules creating a supercharged particle. As a result of being “supercharged”, oxalates are known to bind with many other…
The Gut Microbiome and Brain Health The microbes that live inside your gut are very important for your health, even brain health! These three trillion organisms help to metabolize food, make nutrients available, and even send messages to the brain! We desperately need these organisms to be the healthy beneficial types of…
Histamine and the Immune Response What is Histamine? Histamine is a chemical substance we all are familiar with at times in our lives, but for many it is a daily struggle. Most people are aware of the symptoms that cause allergies and hay fever. But, many are not aware that histamine may be playing a…
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Maintaining Health for the 21st Century As we navigate through some of the most challenging times of our century, health has become the concern of millions. Centuries of populations have invested lifetimes dedicated to improving health and well being. Creating health naturally certainly makes sense to revive both quality of life and survival. Today is…
Yes, Vitamin D! We have always heard that adequate sunshine benefits health. People that live in more Northern Latitudes are sometimes plagued by increased infections and more inflammatory conditions like depression, obesity, diabetes and now Covid19. Could this relate to vitamin D deficiency? There is support for that to be the case. Vitamin D and…
Health in the 21st Century In today’s world we are searching for ways to become optimally healthy and that includes an immune system that is both effective AND tolerant. Functional Medicine looks at ways to create health through natural and effective evidence based therapy including vital nutrients like vitamin D. Vitamin D is…
Since everything has recently changed all around us I decided to do some posting on the subject of COVID19. What is known today has changed drastically since I went to medical school. What is a virus? How could something so simple be making us this sick? Why are some people getting sick and others not…
Introduction Over the last two decades I have witnessed an increase in certain symptom complexes and diseases. I had the opportunity to practice in over 25 locations in the DFW Metroplex over a period of 8 years. During this time, I saw patterns of disease based on locations. In the more urban areas…
Keto Drinks: Your Guide to Keto-Friendly Beverages If you’re considering a keto diet you may think it’s extremely difficult maintain. The low-carb, high-fat diet will certainly require a lifestyle change, but it may also illuminate hidden sources of carbs in your everyday diet—especially in regards to sugar intake. This is no truer than with…