RCCX: A Link to Complex Illness & Why Its Important

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Individuals with joint hypermobility often present with complex symptom presentations, including: MCAD (mast cell activation disorders), POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), autoimmune diseases and dysautonomia, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, ME/CFS, mental and behavioral conditions and emotional and sensory processing disorders. Variability of the RCCX cluster provides a very appealing and viable

Hyper Joint Mobility, EDS, Collagen, Histamine & CIRS: Implications

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Ehlers danlos syndrome, commonly referred to as EDS is a vastly under-diagnosed connective tissue disorder in the human population. EDS is classified as having at least 13 different subtypes, and there is much confusion as to the relationship with other connective tissue disorders. The implications for EDS are vast, and extend into areas of immunology, endocrinology, neurology, cardiology, mitochondrial

Essential Thrombocytosis: Effective Alternative Treatments

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One of the myoproliferative diseases known as essential thrombocytosis (aka essential thrombocythemia, and essential thrombocythaemia) is a potentially fatal condition that involves the overproduction of blood platelets. New clinical evidence has emerged that shows an assortment of herbal medicines are effective at significantly reducing blood platelets, and with negligible toxicity. What Is Essential Thrombocytosis? Also known

PCOS & Myoinositol: Does it Work?

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Research on PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) has been focusing on mechanisms to control insulin resistance, androgen excess and hormonal signaling problems that are characteristic presentations leading to symptoms and complications. Is it possible that isomer forms of the vitamin Inositol are efficacious in PCOS? Research has recently been published demonstrating the effects of myo-inositol (as opposed

High Histamine Rollercoaster: Implications of This Potent Neuro-Immune Modulator

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Histamine is a powerful molecule. When it is activated, it has numerous physiological effects through its various histamine receptors. Understanding the various roles that histamine occupies, confers new insights into the implications for dietary, immunological, gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, endocrinological, neurological, and inflammatory mechanisms. 4 histamine receptors have been identified, and each exert different effects. Histamine is released by

The Remarkable Therapeutic Potential of DIM: Hormones, Epigenetics & Beyond

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DIM, also known as diindolylmethane is a nutritional supplement with remarkable therapeutic potential. An impressive, and continuously emerging body of scientific research reveals that DIM holds promise for a number of clinical concerns, including: cancer treatment and prevention, hormone-related concerns, endometriosis, estrogen imbalances and even genetic and epigenetic modifications. Small amounts of DIM can be endogenously