Mold: Mold is a common ubiquitous saprophore that helps decay organic materials in nature. When certain types of mold are growing inside of a home they become more toxic to the human immune system and may cause devastating effects in all areas of the body and even the brain. The reason indoor mold is more…
Understanding PCOS: Symptoms, Causes, and Management Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women worldwide, presenting a complex set of symptoms that can impact fertility, hormonal balance, and overall health. This condition requires careful management and understanding. Here’s a guide to PCOS, covering its symptoms, causes, and management strategies. Much is currently being learned on…
Histamine is a fascinating molecule with significant roles in the body. Here are some facts about histamine: Chemical Structure: Histamine is a nitrogenous compound derived from the amino acid histidine. It has a chemical formula of C5H9N3. Biological Function: Histamine acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain and a signaling molecule in the immune system, regulating…
One of the reasons I went into medicine is that I wanted to help prevent illness in my patients. I sought out fields that helped me understand how to prevent and even reverse illness naturally. The MTHFR gene is now another tool I use to help patients with their health. In recent years, the MTHFR…
Microbiome and Neurotransmitters Neurotransmitters, what are they? Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers used in the brain to activate and suppress brain information pathways. They are responsible for how we feel, think, remember and process information. Key neurotransmitters are necessary for things like memory, happiness, joy, sleep and even movement and libido. When we have imbalances…
What is Histamine? Histamine is a chemical released by immune cells in the body in response to a perceived threat. Histamine acts to improve and amplify the immune response and remove offending agents to help with healing. This works well when the target is a problem, but sometimes can activate in excess to certain common…
What is POTS? POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a condition affecting an estimated one to three million Americans. More women than men are affected. Another term used to define this condition is dysautonomia, or dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. Many people with POTS are not aware that they have this condition and…
Functional and Integrative Medicine Both Functional and Integrative Medicine view health as a “holistic” concept, incorporating the health of the body, mind and spirit as important. Functional and Integrative Medicine are closely related and have many similar concepts and ideas. The approaches also have certain key differences as well. Both of these fields…
Introduction Much has been learned about health and the importance of carrying good bacteria around with you! No, I’m serious. We have bacteria, trillions of them, that are helping us with our health. Fiber is the microbiome’s main source of food. We know that certain strains of bacteria that live with us in symbiosis actually…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue is one of the most common complaints we see today in our practice. Generally, chronic fatigue syndrome is described as extreme fatigue that has lasted longer than 6 months and is worsened by exertion. Oftentimes, fatigue accompanied by brain fog, poor concentration, myalgia, non-refreshing sleep, toxicity and inflammation. Fatigue of…