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​​Stephen W. Parcell, ND ABAAHP For decades, we’ve waged war on heart disease, primarily focusing on cholesterol. While statins have been revolutionary, a persistent "residual risk" for cardiovascular events remained, often linked to a silent, insidious culprit: inflammation. But what if an​ old ​plant-derived ​ drug, primarily known for treating gout, ​could tame this inflammatory storm in your arteries? Enter colchic...

In the modern medical era, atherosclerosis—the buildup of plaque within arterial walls—remains a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. While standard treatments, such as statins, antihypertensives, and lifestyle modifications, have significantly improved outcomes, they do not reverse existing plaque or address certain environmental factors that contribute to vascular disease. Emerging research suggests that EDTA chelation t...

In recent years, a vocal minority has promoted the idea that cholesterol does not cause heart disease. This is also known as the cholesterol myth. This narrative has gained traction on social media and in some alternative health circles. However, these claims are fundamentally flawed and contradict decades of robust scientific research, clinical trials, and real-world cardiovascular outcomes. Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Myth vs. Truth But is...

In the search for ways to improve memory, focus, and overall brain performance, one unexpected candidate has resurfaced with promising results — a vivid blue compound called methylene blue. Initially developed in the 19th century as a fabric dye, methylene blue quickly became a medicine for treating malaria and certain blood disorders. Today, researchers are rediscovering this compound for its potential to support cognitive function, especially...

Nervous system dysregulation and regulation have become a growing, highlighted topic in recent years, and rightfully so. Far from being a popular trend, it’s a powerful cultural shift rooted in a deeper awakening for everyone across this planet. Over-hustling, workaholism, overextension, burnout, and subsequent nervous system dysregulation are real and they’re at an all-time high. People are finally waking up to the truth that you can’t ...