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Toxic metals are known to cause significant human health problems, and one of the areas where this impact is most prominent is in the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD is a condition in which the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to the buildup of plaque, a combination of cholesterol, white blood cells, and other substances. This can lead to a decrease in blood flow to the heart, which can resu...

A gluten-free diet is medically necessary for those with celiac disease. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition. It causes damage to the intestinal tract leading to weight loss, iron deficiency, diarrhea, fatigue, and malabsorption. Essentially it tears up the underlining of the intestinal track, especially the small intestine. Confusion arises when gluten-free diets are recommended because “it’s healthier” or “reduces inflammat...

Can exercising be bad for your heart? Starting in the early 1980s several studies showed an association between endurance exercise and coronary artery disease. [1] Since the discovery of this unexpected finding, follow-up studies have been able to determine that risk of cardiovascular events is still lower compared to sedentary people. Aengevaeren et al [2] investigated whether there were differences between runners and cyclists. They found that ...

Inflammation is a hot topic. But many people first just want to know, what is inflammation, really? I am excited about this topic because the word inflammation is thrown around frequently, but most people cannot explain what it means. I recently had a patient ask me what inflammation is and I found I did not have a readily available answer due to the complexity involved with inflammation. Now, after gathering my thoughts and research, I have a...

A recently published study showed significant improvement in symptoms and immune function in a small group of people diagnosed and being treated for Lyme disease. This is groundbreaking since very few studies are conducted on natural treatments for Lyme disease and the symptoms of the disease can be debilitating. Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete, Borrelia Burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi) and tick-borne illness is rapidly increasing world-w...