Hormone Deficiency
Hormone Deficiency Estrogen and menopause in women Menopause is defined as one year after the last menstrual period. Prior to that time, however, symptoms will begin and blood tests will reveal low estradiol levels and high FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone, a...
High Cholesterol
CHOLESTEROL- HOW IMPORTANT IS IT AND WHAT DO YOU DO ABOUT IT? Cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease and peripheral vascular disease, but not for stroke unless it is extremely high. According to current medical literature, total cholesterol should be less than...
High Blood Pressure – Hypertension
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE – THE ANSWER One quarter of the adult population of the United States has high blood pressure. In most of these people blood pressure is not under control despite medication. Most patients are taking 2, 3, or 4 blood pressure medications and are...
Heart Disease
Heart disease usually begins after the age of 40 in men, but generally does not begin in women until after menopause. At the age of 60 and thereafter heart disease occurs with equal frequency in both sexes. Initial symptoms are tightness or pain in the chest, shoulder...
Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis Fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis are complicated conditions that are difficult to treat with conventional therapies. Traditionally, fibromyalgia patients are treated with painkillers and antidepressants, rheumatoid patients...
Lyme Disease
What is “Lyme Syndrome?” Lyme disease is a hot topic in the integrative medical community. Lyme disease is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete bacteria that is transmitted via a specific type of deer tick. Lyme disease was named in 1977 after...
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders encompass Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux, food allergies, parasites, dysbiosis, and a number of less common...
Regenerative Cell Therapy
Regenerative Cell and Tissue Allograft Therapies Regenerative cell therapy is well established in the treatment of orthopedic disorders. Many studies have documented regrowth of cartilage and reduction of pain in damaged joints, especially knees and hips. Any joint...