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Rethinking Insulin Resistance: An Overflow Paradigm
The Flaws of the Conventional View The conventional view of insulin resistance focuses narrowly on glucose transport into cells, seeing it as a problem with the "locks and keys" that allow insulin to move glucose from the bloodstream into cells. However, this view struggles to explain paradoxes like continued high rates of fat storage and…
Understanding the Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments for Hair Loss
Hair Loss is Extremely Common Among Both Men and Women Hair loss is an extremely common issue affecting close to 100 million Americans. It can occur in both men and women due to a variety of factors including genetics, hormones, certain medications, and underlying health conditions. Male pattern baldness linked to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) accounts for…
The Promise and Perils of Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
A Long History of Mistreatment Led to Justified Skepticism Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women has a long and controversial history. In the 1940s and 1950s, estrogen was found to effectively relieve troublesome menopausal symptoms, which on average last 7-10 years, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease, the #1 killer of women.…
Revisiting the Vascular Hypothesis of Alzheimer's Disease
The Problem of Declining Brain Blood Flow A growing body of evidence suggests that Alzheimer's disease may originate from impaired blood flow and energy production in the brain. As we age, cerebral blood flow declines, reducing oxygen and nutrient delivery. By the time we reach our 60s, blood flow has dropped about 20% compared to…
New Hope for Fibromyalgia Patients: Examining the Potential of Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators
Examining the Potential of Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators Fibromyalgia is a perplexing condition characterized by widespread muscle pain, profound fatigue, sleep dysfunction and cognitive difficulties. It affects up to 6% of the general population and is much more prevalent in women. Despite decades of research, the underlying mechanisms behind fibromyalgia remain unclear. As a result, treatment…
A Comprehensive Look at Hormone Health
Introducing the DUTCH Test Assessing hormone balance and detoxification pathways is an important part of functional and integrative medicine. The Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH) provides a detailed urinary analysis of key hormones and metabolites to help practitioners personalize treatment approaches. Rather than relying on serum, saliva, or 24-hour urine collection, the DUTCH…
Regenerating Health: The Promising Potential of Stem Cell Treatments
An Introduction to Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells have emerged as a hugely promising option for regenerative medicine. Often derived from a patient's own fat tissue, these intrinsically versatile cells possess the ability to develop into whatever cell types are required to carry out repairs in the body. Early research tracking stem cells shows they…
Understanding the Best Testing Mediums for Hormones
Introduction Hormone testing is an essential part of functional medicine practice. Being able to accurately assess a patient's hormone levels allows practitioners to identify imbalances and customize treatment plans. However, choosing the right testing medium – serum, urine, or saliva – is key to getting reliable results. The Limitations of Serum Testing Blood serum testing…
Preventing Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer's Through Diet, Lifestyle, and Inflammation Control
The Brain Loves Ketones Research increasingly shows the benefits of ketogenic diets and ketone supplementation for providing the brain an efficient, "clean" fuel source to maintain optimal function. Studies demonstrate that inducing nutritional ketosis through high fat, low carb diets or supplements like MCT oil can significantly improve symptoms in neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and…
Ensuring the Quality and Safety of Medicinal Mushroom Supplements
An Introduction to Medicinal Mushrooms Medicinal mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Unlike regular culinary mushrooms, medicinal varieties contain special compounds that can have therapeutic effects on health and disease. Some of the most well-studied medicinal mushrooms include reishi, shiitake, maitake and cordyceps. Medicinal mushrooms have a complex life…
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: Insights from Man's Best Friend
Understanding the Biology of Aging The process of aging intrigues scientists across disciplines, from biologists to gerontologists. To better understand the underlying biological mechanisms that drive aging, researchers have turned to an unlikely model organism – the domestic dog. As beloved family members, dogs share our homes and environments while also demonstrating substantial genetic diversity…