Aug 26, 2016 | Newsletters
Is yeast overgrowth contributing to a more important underlying illness? Candida, a normal part of your natural microflora, is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide1. Although it may be a contributing factor in some illnesses, it may be the cause of...
Jul 15, 2016 | Newsletters
It’s the middle of summer now and prime time for backyard BBQ’s and pool parties. But be aware with the rain and heat comes ripe conditions for mosquito breeding. Fears of a Zika virus outbreak of epidemic proportions are being barraged upon us from the daily...
Jun 28, 2016 | Newsletters
High blood pressure is often referred to as the “Silent Killer”, because it virtually has no symptoms but is one of the greatest risk factors for stroke, heart attack and death. About one in three American adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), and according...
May 31, 2016 | Newsletters
In case you missed last month’s issue, we talked about Vitamin D
deficiency and its relationship with pregnancy complications and
hormonal imbalances. We’ll continue this month talking about Vitamin D and its relationship to cancer, heart disease and cognitive...
Apr 21, 2016 | Newsletters
“Vitamin D deficiency and its consequences are extremely subtle, but have enormous implications for human health and disease. It is for this reason that vitamin D deficiency continues to go unrecognized by a majority of health care professionals.” —Dr. Michael Holick,...
Mar 25, 2016 | Newsletters |
The Lipid-Associated Sialic Acid (LASA) test is a specific blood marker that can allow the clinician and patient to gain invaluable knowledge in assessing overall states of health, specifically related to cancer cell presence or absence. The addition of this test on...
Feb 20, 2016 | Newsletters |
For nearly two decades, the topic of cholesterol was rarely discussed. Now, cholesterol is the scapegoat for nearly every case dealing with heart disease. It’s plastered on billboards; it’s on commercials and on signs in your doctor’s offices. Each display piece...
Jan 20, 2016 | Newsletters |
Many women dread the anticipated symptoms of menopause. They fear the potential hot flashes, weight gain, bloating, memory loss, or night sweats. Every woman is different and will approach menopause at different ages. However, you can experience what is called “early...
Dec 14, 2015 | Newsletters |
NAFLD, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is defined as an excess accumulation of fats within your liver that is usually accompanied by elevated liver enzymes. As the name implies this condition is present in those who don’t consume significant amounts of alcohol....
Nov 8, 2015 | Newsletters
“Diabetes”: the dreaded diagnosis that silently creeps up on you. However, it really shouldn’t be a surprise considering Diabetes is one of the fastest growing conditions and is the 6th leading cause of death in the US. According to latest report from the CDC,...
