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A New Understanding of Endotoxin Trafficking and Chronic Inflammation
Arguably, the most prominent ‘sleeper’ disease that contributes to 1 in every 2 to 3 hospital deaths is sepsis.1 Fueled ...
Blood Mycotoxin Testing: Evidence, Limitations, and Interpretation
Navigating toxin-related illnesses, particularly those involving mold exposure and mycotoxins, can feel overwhelming. However, the availability of evidence-based testing methods provides a clearer path forward. ...
Melatonin: More Than a Sleep Hormone
Melatonin is widely known for regulating the sleep–wake cycle, but its clinical potential extends far beyond circadian support. Synthesized primarily by the pineal gland, and ...
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Not Just Pancreatitis— 20+ Additional Factors to Consider
Clinicians are eager to treat with PERT, but it’s always important to ask, “Why does this patient have EPI, or why are their FE-1 levels ...
Beyond Thyroid Hormones: Unlocking Optimal Thyroid Health with Dr. Corey Schuler
In this episode, host Rob Lutz sits down with Dr. Corey Schuler, PhD, FNP, CNS, Director of Medical Affairs at ...
Beyond Bugs: What Chronic Bloating Is Really Telling Us
In this episode, Angela Pifer, the “SIBO Guru”, provides a comprehensive look at chronic bloating and why it’s often more ...
The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care
Heart health remains a universal concern, but women face a distinct set of structural, biological and psychosocial influences that drive cardiovascular risk. As female patients ...
Understanding the Gut Lung Axis
In this episode of the OneMedicine Podcast, Kara Siedman, a registered dietitian, and Dr. Vivek Lal, the founder and CEO ...
Heart Health eBook… Food, Nutrients & Top Wellness Tips
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., yet much of its risk is modifiable through targeted ...
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Healthspan Demystified: Key Nutrients for Metabolic Health and Performance
When you think of dietary supplements with healthspan-boosting potential, which ingredients come to mind first (or show up in your patient protocols regularly)? Is it resveratrol? Creatine? Collagen? Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? Or something more niche, like spermidine or ergothioneine? Your personal selection ...
Can a Small Daily Dose of Vitamin K2 Support Bone Health?
A randomized trial found that 100 mcg of vitamin K2 improved osteocalcin activation in healthy adults. But does that mean stronger bones?
Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those ...
Is Your Patient Ready for Sauna? The Missing Step in Heat Therapy Protocols
Sauna is one of the most evidence-backed lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular and brain health—but its benefits are not automatic. In chronically stressed, depleted patients, the same thermal dose that extends healthspan in Finnish cohorts can act as additional allostatic load.
Resveratrol: A Versatile Anti-Inflammatory Agent Across Multiple Conditions
A quick dive into PubMed yields numerous human studies on resveratrol in the past year alone. These recent studies show benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, cardiometabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and periodontal disease. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions ...
The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care
Heart health remains a universal concern, but women face a distinct set of structural, biological and psychosocial influences that drive cardiovascular risk. As female patients transition through menopause—and the protective effects of estrogen drop—their risks amplify. Women require a personalized approach to ...
AHCC and Immunity: Evidence-Based Insights into Comprehensive Immune Support
From infection protection to disease prevention—how this shiitake mushroom extract offers comprehensive immune support for all your patients. For centuries, shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms have been a cornerstone of traditional medicine, valued for their ability to promote immunity, vitality and longevity. ...
Comprehensive Joint Support: Science-Backed Solutions
An evidence-based protocol can ease aches and pains, tame inflammation, and help active patients stay in the game. All active patients, from weekend warriors to aging athletes, face a variety of physical challenges, ranging from shifts in muscle mass and flexibility to ...
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 ...
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