#1 - The SIBO Dilemma: How the Optimistic “Magic Bullet” Falls Short for Most Patients
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a controversial diagnosis that can masquerade behind a variety of symptoms, not all of which involve the characteristic bloating, gas, and abdominal pain. In this blog post, Vincent Pedre, MD shares what factors may contribute to SIBO, what to look for, and his recommendations for therapy.
How can you tell if that sudden feeling of your heart racing, fluttering, or skipping is something to be concerned about? Bianca Garilli, ND walks through the experience of heart palpitations and shares the causes and indications of when to seek medical intervention.
Unique nutritional bioactives broken down during the digestion of cruciferous veggies, I3C and DIM, are best known for their use in cancer prevention applications and female hormone balance, but DIM is not a compound just for women. In this blog post, Whitney Crouch, RDN, CLT shares clinical insights on DIM’s role in hormone-related prostate cancer, as well as other areas of men’s health.
#4 - LDL Cholesterol: Particle Number & Size Matter
In the past, most of the emphasis on treating dyslipidemia and dyslipidemia-induced heart disease was directed toward low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Yet evaluation of LDL has largely been incomplete. In this blog post, Mark Houston, MD and Sara Gottfried, MD share how advanced lipid testing now allows us to examine LDL particle number and particle size, allowing us to look more closely at these parameters to determine risk and to target prevention and treatment.
#5 - The Endocannabinoid System: Components, Actions, and Optimization
The endocannabinoid system is a fascinating network involved in regulating many physiological, homeostatic, and cognitive functions—including appetite, immune function, pain, metabolism, and more. This system impacts conditions we see every day, including obesity, prediabetes and diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In this blog post, Sara Gottfried, MD and Elnaz Karimian-Azari, PhD explore the endocannabinoid system and ways to facilitate balance.
