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Ancient Herb Shows Promise for Stress Relief
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a shrub native to India, Africa, and the Middle East. It has been used for at least 3,000 years in the Indian Ayurvedic system of healing as a rejuvenating tonic to improve both mental and physical health. It’s thought to be an adaptogen, a substance thatRead
Best Practices for Supplement Inventory Management
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
Heart Failure or Therapy Failure? Toxins Cause Cardiomyopathy
Because cardiomyopathy presenting as clinical heart failure is a condition typically involving multiple factors, there is no single clinical protocol that can be considered the optimal treatment plan.
Why Use Breath Testing for SIBO and IBS?
You see patients in your office with chronic digestive issues, such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps all the time. First, you may want to rule out irritable bowel diseases and other serious gastrointestinal issues. At this point, many doctors may diagnose their patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Read
The Toxic Nutrient Triad A little: good. Just a little more: bad
Most clinicians are familiar with the concept that when a little is good, more is often better, but a lot is still reliably toxic. This results in the mindset of there being little chance of doing harm with supplementing a “little,” especially when the supplements involved are well-known and relatively popular supplements, widely regarded as being beneficial without question.
OMX | Organic Metabolomics: What You Need to Know
Advanced Analysis of Organic Acids and Amino Acids The OMX™ Organic Metabolomics test offered by Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory examines urine and plasma metabolites, including organic acids, amino acids, and other key compounds. This test provides insight into your patient’s metabolic pathways and reveals their unique Metabolic Signature. Emerging research in theRead
GI-MAP Sample Report
The GI-MAP reports on pathogens, H, pylori and its virulence factors, commensal/keystone bacteria, opportunistic bacteria, and intestinal health markers that offer insight into immune health, hormone health, inflammation, and more.
GI-MAP: What You Need to Know
The GI-MAP (Microbial Assay Plus)® by Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory is a comprehensive stool test that uses quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) technology to assess gut health. The GI-MAP test detects parasites, bacteria, fungi, and more by targeting their specific DNA. GI-MAP’s qPCR technology provides the most accurate detection and quantification of clinically-relevantRead
Nutritional Strategies for Children With ADHD: CME/CE
In a crosstalk-panel discussion, 3 multidisciplinary experts in the management of children/adolescents with ADHD present new findings on ADHD, including genetic variants of the condition and the resultant influence of disease course and treatment. This panel also discusses the most recent data on the safety and efficacy of long-chainRead