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Pam Conboy According to Mental Health America, more than 20% of U.S. adults -roughly 50 million- are experiencing mental illness. Even when individuals do have access to mental health care, our conventional medical system often relies on a “prescribe and park” approach, never truly getting to the root cause. WeRead
The healthcare industry is one of the largest and most impactful sectors in the world with numerous sub-sectors impacting a wide variety of businesses and patients. The healthcare service sector faces many challenges when it comes to staffing and managing a successful business, especially private practices, functional medicine practices, integrativeRead
Creating a successful healthcare practice goes beyond medical expertise; the real magic happens when you assemble a dedicated, cohesive team that is committed to providing quality patient care. A well-structured team can transform your practice – but just as quickly, poor staffing can drag down an otherwise capable business. StudiesRead
It’s common for a healthcare practice owner to think it’s best to personally handle every aspect of the practice to ensure quality care and growth. This common assumption may be the main thing holding you back from taking your practice to the next level. Growth-oriented clinicians take a hard lookRead
As healthcare professionals and business leaders in the functional medicine industry, we understand the importance of learning from one another and embracing the concept of continuous learning. At Doctors Supplement Store, we are firm believers in the power of networking, professional development, and keeping up to date on industry researchRead
Providing patients with a curated selection of supplements can increase regimen compliance and introduce a new revenue stream to your practice. However, handling inventory is easily the most time-consuming, frustrating, and expensive aspect of providing this amenity. Here are a few best practices that can help you avoid common challengesRead
When referring to immunity and the microbiome, the science often focuses on how the microbiota promote and calibrate all aspects of the immune system. However, as this study notes, “the immune system plays a fundamental role in shaping and preserving the ecology of the microbiota,” as well. It’s a symbioticRead
Could probiotics decrease endotoxin levels and other cardiometabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)? This study set out to assess whether multi-strain probiotic supplementation could reduce endotoxin levels and consequently improve cardiometabolic profiles in metabolically-high risk populations. This 6-month, single-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial included 150Read
Candida Albicans is known as one of the most common species of yeast causing yeast and fungal infections in humans. In this case study, about the use of probiotics for thrush, a 38-year old woman contracted Lyme Disease while hiking. Her symptoms persisted for many months before she sought theRead
The science is growing showing that meta-inflammation and dysbiosis may be linked to dysfunction of the gut-brain axis and thus affect mental health. It all comes down to stress and the microbiome. In this video presentation, from our partners at Holistic Primary Care, integrative psychiatrist, David Scheiderer, MD, reviews theRead
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