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The Root Causes of Thyroid Disorders
The prevalence of thyroid disorders in the nation are increasing. It is estimated that 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, some say it is higher than that. Many are unaware that they have a problem. They think what they feel is “normal.” Women are much more likely to develop thyroid disease than men. Over 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid disorder in their lifetime. (1) One…
Could Your Chronic Fatigue be Caused by Lyme Disease?
Many are dealing with chronic fatigue or long-lasting low energy. You may feel reliant on caffeine. I have seen many posts and memes about not having the morning coffee, dreading waking up in the morning for work, or “Does someone have a case of the Mondays?” We are a tired bunch of people. Along with fatigue many report poor memory, getting sick more often, headaches, brain fog, and unrefreshing sleep….
Chronic Disease and What it Means to Treat the Root Cause
As this is my first article, I thought it would be fitting to talk about root cause. This has been thrown around a lot lately. But what does it mean and does it mean what people are saying? This is the foundation for most practitioners but it can be impaired by our knowledge base philosophical view. Our philosophical view can be affected by our training, culture, upbringing, and what scientific…
The Bugs that Live With Us: Gut Microbiome and Dysbiosis
Many of my patients complain of stomach problems. Some of had chronic diarrhea others have had chronic constipation. All of them have had an upset stomach of sorts. They have tried many different avenues to figure out why and I am here to rely some information on that. How many of you know that there are microorganisms on and in your body right now? That not only are a few but trillions of bacteria…
The Big 5: Underlying Causes Of Chronic Disease
If you have read my other articles you may already be familiar with the Big 5. You also may be familiar with the rise of chronic disease. Diseases that were once rare in our parent’s or grandparent’s generation are now commonplace. It is a complex, multifactorial issue. My goal is to provide some understanding to the growing pandemic of chronic disease but more specifically showcase what we see in our…
What is Fascia and Why is it So Important?
Up until recently not much has been thought about in regards to fascia. You are probably wondering what it is and why I am even writing about it, but it is so important! Simply put fascia is thought to be just a “band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.” (1) Fascia has several different layers but…