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Understanding Methylation for the Busy Practitioner: What is Methylation, How Do You Test, and Treat?

Chronic health consequences associated with hypomethylation include cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative disease, psychological disorders, and cancer.8,9 DNA methylation results in gene regulation by switching genes on and off and is the most well-studied epigenetic mechanism.10 Epigenetics relates to how environmental influences affect gene expression. This is exciting because we can optimize genetic expression and slow biological aging.

Simplified Stress Management Protocol

Chronic stress is dangerous, even deadly. But designing a stress-management protocol is complicated, and too many interventions may overburden an already-compromised physiology and overwhelm patients. A streamlined, strategic stress-management plan informed by science can support patient compliance and increase their chances of success.

Seasonal Allergies and Immunity: What the Research Shows

Seasonal allergies are a significant problem for almost 25 percent of the U.S. population. Current treatment strategies are limited, demanding a more thoughtful approach from clinicians. Research suggests an integrated protocol that focuses on supporting and strengthening immune health with diet, lifestyle and science-backed supplements is a safe and effective strategy for managing seasonal allergies.

From Probiotics to Fecal Transplant – A Paradigm Shift (Part 1)

Early Days of Probiotics: Promise and Marketing Hype Modern microbiome science emerged in the 2000s with the realization that trillions of gut microbes form a virtual “organ” influencing health. Early on, probiotics – live bacteria administered for health benefits – were embraced as a simple way to modulate this gutRead

Adjunctive Therapies Improve Clinical Outcomes in SIBO

A randomized controlled trial published in the journal Nutrients studied the effects of herbal supplements and probiotics alongside antibiotics and a low FODMAPs diet for SIBO. 179 patients diagnosed with SIBO via breath testing were enrolled in the study. Patients received breath testing at the beginning and the end of the 3-month study. Patients were divided into hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4) predominant groups, since treatment varies slightly depending on the breath gas type.