Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms. This approach takes into account the complex interactions between genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors that can contribute to the development of chronic illnesses. One of the main benefits of functional medicine [...]
SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. The spike protein on the surface of the virus is responsible for binding to a receptor called ACE2 on human cells, allowing the virus to enter and infect the cell. Research has shown that the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 can also cross-react with other proteins in the body, [...]
Plastic exposure has been linked to cancer in multiple ways, one of which is through the presence of chemical additives in plastic known as plasticizers or endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These chemicals can mimic or interfere with the body’s natural hormones and have been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers, including breast cancer and [...]
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is a medication that is typically used at a much lower dose than what is typically used to treat addiction or opioid dependence. It is an opioid antagonist, which means that it works by blocking the effects of opioids. It is thought to have a beneficial effect on the immune system and [...]
Regenerative exosome IV therapy is a form of treatment that involves the intravenous (IV) administration of exosomes, which are small vesicles that are released by cells and contain a wide variety of biomolecules, including proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Exosomes are thought to play a key role in cell-to-cell communication and are thought to be [...]
Most of us are starting the New Year with resolutions to improve, but few changes will improve your life more than regular exercise. However, starting an exercise habit can seem insurmountable to the chronically sedentary. This article offers tips to get you motivated to begin and stick with regular exercise. First off, there’s more to [...]
If you complain of mild to moderate pain a doctor will freely prescribe NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, they are not benign as you think, especially if taken long term. NSAIDs are linked to numerous health complaints. Common brands of NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Aleve). Celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren) are [...]
A teenage girl suffering from multiple seizures a day spends two weeks in one of the top clinics in the world. There she undergoes about $100,000 worth of testing and is seen by multiple specialists, many of whom witness her having the seizures. However, brain scans and EEG testing show no evidence of a seizure [...]
Have you ever had obvious health symptoms but your lab tests come back normal? Many such patients, the majority of them women, are told it’s simply stress, aging, or depression. The problem is most doctors use lab ranges on blood tests when functional ranges provide more clues that explain the symptoms. The lab ranges on [...]
CLICK HERE FOR A FREE CALL It is hard being a woman in a society that disapproves of aging women and favors straight hair. In fact, coloring and straightening hair is regarded as “professional,” “good grooming,” or “taking care of yourself.” But at what a cost — a new study shows hair dyes and relaxers [...]
