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Alzheimer’s Disease – The Gut Connection (Part 1) – Thyroid & Gut Health

Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating deterioration and cognitive decline process that is causing incredible amounts of grief for all involved with a family member or loved one suffering from this horrific condition. I don’t know a single person who would embraces and looks forward to the thought of cognitive decline as we age. We all … Read more

The Vitamin D Myth – Thyroid & Gut Health

A disturbing trend is that the vast majority of the patients that I test have low levels of Vitamin D. Most people know that Vitamin D is important for bone strength (osteoporosis prevention), and cancer prevention. What about the role Vitamin D plays as a key agent in bolstering your immune system function? I’ve written … Read more

Leaky gut, also called increased intestinal permeability happens when tight junctions in the gut, which control what passes through the lining of the small intestine, don’t work properly. That lets substances leak into the bloodstream. Leaky Gut plays a role in gastrointestinal conditions such as celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Functional medicine focuses on interactions between the environment and the gastrointestinal, endocrine, and immune systems. We develop individualized treatment plans for people. Functional medicine encompasses a number of methods and treatments.

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It is an autoimmune disorder. Antibodies directed against the thyroid gland lead to chronic inflammation.

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