Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol and prescribed a statin drug to lower your cholesterol and risk for heart disease? I can’t tell you to come off your medications, but I can educate you and help you understand cholesterol. This information could save your life. We have been told to avoid saturated fats and
Are you experiencing any of these symptoms and your blood work still comes back normal? Weight gain that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise Sleep trouble or fatigue Hot flashes Cold hands and feet, or just feeling cold in general Depression Brain fog Thinning of the hair or losing hair in the outer third of
Concerns have been raised about aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in many common products. This sweetener, used in brands like NutraSweet and Equal, breaks down during digestion into several compounds including methanol, which can further metabolize into formaldehyde and formic acid. Interestingly, formic acid has industrial applications, including use in floor stripping compounds, and is
Almost all of the diseases we see today stem from chronic cellular inflammation. One of the primary assessments performed with my patients is that of a comprehensive blood chemistry panel to measure the degree of inflammation. I have this type of testing done during the initial stages of care with new patients to learn about
According to many recent research studies, toxins are the third most common cause of cellular inflammation. I also believe it to be the most hidden cause of diabetes and other kinds of hormonal problems. Despite the changes in their diets and exercise routines, many diabetics are still struggling with balancing their blood sugar levels, losing