Intestinal hyper-permeability or leaky gut, is a condition in which macromolecules leak either between the cells or tight junctions or through cells that line the gut called enterocytes. This can lead to systemic inflammation and can lead to many chronic diseases. The most common endotoxin is LPS or lipopolysaccharide which, is a gram-negative bacteria. Conditions […]
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Anxiety/Insomnia: Finding The Cause With The Organic Acids Test
The Organic Acids Test is a excellent way to measure whether your body is getting and using nutrients to drive optimal health. It warns us of potential problems your body has by measuring certain chemicals or organic acids as indicators. This alerts us to potential and or current problems you now have. These indicators or […]
Lithium Orotate : What You Should Know
Lithium Orotate and MTHFR C677T Lithium Orotate has found to be quite helpful with individuals that have a SNP ant the C677T and the COMT gene. Primarily lithium increases the transport of vitamin B12 and Folate, which are critical components in the production of methyl groups. With MTHFR C677T mutations there is difficulty with the […]
Functional Neurology: A Dynamic Way to Assess and Treat Brain Function
What is Functional Neurology? Functional Neurology is a dynamic way to assess and treat the nervous system and brain function. As you are well aware the growing number of brain-related disorders are growing at an alarming rate. Conditions such as Parkinsons, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, ADHD and even Chronic Pain and Traumatic Brain Injuries can be […]
Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Causes, Genetics and Recommendations
Histamine is an important molecule in the body that is part of our immune response when we come in contact with an allergen. The intent of the histamine response is to assist the body in dealing with the allergen by dilating the small blood vessels and creating an inflammatory response. So how does this natural […]
Anxiety: A Functional Medicine Approach
Anxiety affects approximately 40 million adult Americans. They suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder or social anxiety disorder. Based on these estimates from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, this means that approximately 1 in 5 people will develop some type of anxiety condition sometime in their lives. These numbers are staggering, making […]