Chris D. Meletis, N.D. 
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) and endocannabinoid deficiency is an often neglected aspect of improving patients’ health. I liken it to adrenal fatigue and how adrenal dysfunction leads to low cortisol production and the resulting inflammation. Just as we can support the health of the adrenal glands, we can support theRead
It happens more often than I would expect in clinical practice: a patient is faithfully taking their vitamin D, yet still not achieving the individual vitamin D levels set for their health goals. In reality, vitamin D sufficiency isn’t always so easy to reach. The reason why our patients oftenRead
We’ve heard a lot about the effects of sunlight deficiency on vitamin D production. Now researchers are starting to realize that people are also suffering from darkness deficiency due to an overexposure to artificial blue light from devices such as cell phones, computers, and television, as well as exposure toRead
Thomas Edison once stated, “The chief function of the body is to carry the brain around.” The brain is the human’s central processing unit (CPU), and just like a computer’s CPU, the brain is essential for the body to function. It makes up only 2% of body weight yet requiresRead
Aging and the ripple effect that can occur over the passage of years and decades can add a tremendous burden of inflammation that can be accompanied by what feels like “an achy breaky body.” Patients who visit our clinic waiting rooms often complain of pain, tiredness, and brain fog. Low-gradeRead
Research is unveiling the importance of two interconnected components of healthy aging: Supporting the mitochondria and maintaining a healthy inflammatory response. In fact, inflammation is considered such a significant part of the aging process that the term “inflammaging” was coined. Counteracting inflammaging is linked to cognitive and heart health asRead
The challenge is that most CoQ10 supplements are not well-absorbed. Furthermore, they need to be taken with a fatty meal for optimal absorption. As I like to tell my patients, “The most expensive supplement that an individual can take is one you need, yet is not absorbing.”
The statements mentioned in this content have not been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to prevent, diagnose, or treat any disease. Always work with your personal healthcare provider. Gastrointestinal problems like inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal pain caused by stress, constipation, and diarrheaRead
Scientists have called the endocannabinoid system one of the “gatekeepers” of the immune system.1 The endocannabinoid system is activated in response to immune challenges like viral or bacterial infections, increasing or decreasing many aspects of immunity.2 Certain endocannabinoids act on most immune cells and endocannabinoid receptors are also present on these cells.2 Read
Spring is a difficult time of year for many patients, due to the onset of seasonal allergies. In my clinical practice, I’ve found that employing a number of strategies can support the health of patients with seasonal allergies as well as allergic conditions such as asthma. In this article, IRead
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