Why Is Gut Function So Critical to Health?
Healthy gut function is a key to a healthy body. Did you know that gut malfunction is a primary cause of many health issues? Liver function is very important to…
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Hypothyroidism & the Adrenals: The Intrinsic Link
Hypothyroidism is becoming an epidemic. Some studies indicate that as many as 40% of the population has some degree of hypothyroidism. Low thyroid functioning results in a metabolism that is…
Control the Stress Response
I define stress as any external or internal factor that challenges the body or mind to maintain equilibrium. Stress is the burden of managing external pressures from things like finances,…
Analyzing Laboratory Data: Functional Versus Allopathic
When I review and interpret laboratory tests, my approach is not concerned with lowering or raising numbers. That method is called allopathy. My primary intention with lab tests is to…
Improve Digestive Function: Improve Your Health
All health begins in the gut. How is your digestive function? Yesterday my blog post centered on 3 key aspects of health that are essential to improve upon: Hydration, Digestion/Assimilation…
On the Road to Health: Obstacles to Overcome & Functions to Improve Upon
Like the Yellow Brick Road in the Epic The Wizard of Oz, the road to good health is filled with all sorts of interesting lessons and insights. This article is…
Gut Toxins: The Ugliness of Chronic Infections
Chronic infections are one of the most common sources of both clinical and sub-clinical stress. Infections can originate from multiple sources: bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic. Infections can exist sub…
C-Reactive Protein: Inflammation & CVD
Elevated Cardio C-Reactive Protein is one of the primary markers for heart disease risk factor. In my opinion, Cardio CRP is a much greater risk factor indicator than cholesterol values.…
Selenium: Powerful Trace Minera
Selenium is an extraordinary trace mineral that has a tremendous amount of nutritive value inside of the body. Selenium deficiency has been identified in numerous diseases and serious health issues…
Want Health? Get Control of Your Blood Sugar
The body’s ability to produce energy efficiently is the centerpiece of health. Maintaining optimum blood sugar is one of the pillars that makes the body’s simplex of systems run properly.…