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In this blog, we will look at Lyme Disease and the growing threat that it has become. You will learn: What Lyme Disease is How Lyme Disease is spread Why

Can Lyme Disease Cause Depression and Anxiety? In this blog, we will look at Lyme Disease and mental health. You will learn: How and why Lyme Disease can affect mental

Alpha Gal Syndrome Today’s article outlines a condition that is thought to affect, conservatively, 3% of the US population. However, there may be many undiagnosed cases and reported cases have

Anti-aging supplements like NAD have been coming into the spotlight recently.  Are you interested in anti-aging solutions?  If you want to know more about NAD and how to best optimize

In this blog, we will look at Chronic Fatigue Syndrome testing. You will learn: What Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is What testing is currently available How Functional Medicine can help in

Welcome to Our Denver Functional Medicine Clinic! We work with people both locally and world wide. In this article, we will discuss a bit about what functional medicine is and

In this Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome blog, you will learn: How chronic Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can look very similar to each other How diagnosing, testing and treating

In this blog, we will focus on answering the question ‘Is Lyme Disease Curable?’. You will learn: What the basic approach to treating Lyme Disease is What the complications and obstacles

In this blog, you will learn: How Lyme Disease and Fibromyalgia look like similar diseases and can be mistaken for each other How the underlying causes of Lyme and Fibromyalgia

In this blog, you will learn: What the signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease are How Lyme Disease is diagnosed Why it is important to get a correct diagnosis so

In this blog you will learn about ALS symptoms in women and men. Wow, it’s a shock that the key root causes of ALS are not being looked at. The

Multiple sclerosis signs are important to pay attention to as early as possible. In this article, you will learn about multiple sclerosis signs and symptoms as well some common root

Do you suffer from infections, poor wound healing or inflammation? LL37 is an anti-microbial peptide for infection, inflammation & healing.

Do you suffer from infertility, PCOS, amenorrhea or low testosterone? The peptide, Kisspeptin, is great for fertility and reproductive health.

Alzheimer’s Is Difficult To Treat Because So Much Damage Is Being Done To The Brain, But What If There Was Something? In this Article, you will Learn: Promising research about

Selank is a peptide that is extremely effective in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder, anxiety issues, stress and depression. It works as well as benzodiazepines drugs, a common category of anti-anxiety

Fatigued and Feel Like You Have Tried Everything?  You may be making a mistake by not knowing about DSIP: The Sleep Peptide DSIP: This Simple Peptide Can Change Fatigue Symptoms

Natural Botox is up next in our Peptide Series, we take a look at a new peptide combination called Trio. Like other peptides, it can provide a novel remedy to

Next in our Peptide Series, we take a look at a new peptide: Thymosin Beta 4. Like other peptides, it can provide a novel remedy to health issues. Thymosin Beta

Insomnia and Chronic Fatigue are so common. Statistics show that up to 48% of people do not get enough sleep. Learn this simple, inexpensive tip that has been shown to

Next in our Peptide Series, we take a look at a different peptide called Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide or VIP. It is used to treat a large number of conditions. Like

Libido is such an important topic in human health, which is why are going to we take a look at a new libido peptide: PT 141. It is commonly referred

Could this be the answer to healing? This week we introduce you to another peptide: BPC 157. BPC 157 is a powerful healing agent. It heals wounds and injuries anywhere

We previously wrote an article about human growth hormone and its effect on unleashing the fountain of youth (here). Today, we write about one peptide combination and how it can

Last week in our Sports Nutrition series, we talked about ATP (cellular energy) and how to create it. Supporting the mitochondria is key. This week (and next week), we will

What supplements should you really take to maximize sports performance? There are many performance-enhancing supplements used by athletes. In this article, we discuss the key ones and give you our

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a common disease process rooted in a variety of causes. Adrenal dysregulation, chronic infections, thyroid dysfunction, nutrient imbalances, anti-parietal cell antibodies are some of the top

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is probably the closest thing to The Fountain of Youth that we have. It is a hormone that delays the onset of aging. Read on as

Human Growth Hormone: Learn this One Thing You Can Do To Age More Gracefully (and gain muscle while you do it!) We frequently hear people in our practice saying, “well

What supplements should you really take for exercise performance? There are many performance-enhancing supplements used by athletes. In this article, we give you our top recommendations for the recreational athlete

In our previous article on viruses and immunity, we discussed vitamins and minerals that enhance immune function. In this article, we discuss plant extracts and peptides for immune health that

Last week in our Sports Nutrition series, we talked about ATP (cellular energy) and how to create it. Supporting the mitochondria is key. This week (and next week), we will

This week in our Sports Nutrition series, we discuss ATP, cellular energy and how to maximize energy for sports. And who doesn’t want more energy? Please read on for more

Welcome back to our series on Sports Nutrition. In this week’s article on Sports Nutrition & Gut Health we will look at the role of the gut (our favorite topic!)

Welcome to our blog this week, which starts our coverage of Sports Nutrition. This article today covers macronutrients for sports performance, including protein requirements for performance & recovery and fat

Vitamins for Viral Infections: In our previous article on viruses and immunity, we discussed the basics of the immune system and lifestyle factors that enhance immune function. In this article,

Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This article covers the topic of thyroid nodules and solutions to address them. We hope you have followed our previous articles on

Graves’ Disease: Last week we looked at the root causes of the autoimmune thyroid disease Graves. This week we look at solutions using FM. ** Please note: If you want

Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This article covers the root causes of Graves disease. Next week we will discuss Functional Medicine solutions to Graves. We hope you

Hashimoto’s Solutions is the topic of this blog. Please see last week’s blog article here on the root causes of Hashimoto’s. This week we discuss solutions to Hashi’s using Functional

In our previous article on viruses, we discussed the fundamentals of viruses, how they cause disease, how they can benefit us, and basics of testing for viruses. In today’s article,

Hashimoto’s Root Causes Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This article covers Hashimoto’s and its many root causes. Some causes might be unexpected but are definitely worth considering

What is a virus? Welcome to our virus series of blog articles. In this first part of the series, we introduce viruses: how they function, how they cause disease, how

Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This article covers hyperthyroidism and how to address it using Functional Medicine and diet. Next week we will discuss other FM approaches

Hypothyroidism: Welcome to our Thyroid Series of blog articles. This article covers hypothyroidism and how to address it using Functional Medicine approaches. Last week in Hypothyroidism part #1, we discussed

Hypothyroidism: The Thyroid Series Part 1 This article covers hypothyroidism and how to address it using Functional Medicine and diet. Next week we will discuss other FM approaches to hypothyroidism.

Last week we wrote about gallstones and why they develop. In this week’s part 2 on gallstones, we will discuss solutions and ways to prevent gallstones. Please read on! TREATMENT

How Did I Get Gallstones? This week we write about gallstones and why they develop. In next week’s part 2 on gallstones, we will discuss solutions and ways to prevent

Last week, we wrote about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and what causes it. This week, we talk about the solutions to PCOS. Solutions to PCOS There are many things we can

This week, we discuss the causes of PCOS Next week, please read on for our article on the solutions to PCOS. WHAT IS PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal

Last week, we wrote about trauma and the many ways in which it can physiologically affect the body. This week, we focus on solutions to address trauma using Functional Medicine.

This week we are writing on trauma, PTSD and Natural Medicine. Trauma is not uncommon. One study in the US found that 74.2% of women and 81.3% of men reported

This week we continue to look at autoimmunity and gut health. This article focuses on possible ways of predicting autoimmunity by looking at specific gut bacteria. Dr. Alessio Fasano, whom

The Microbiome-Autoimmune Connection, Part 3: Dr. Alessio Fasano’s work on Autoimmunity This week we will review the groundbreaking work of Dr. Fasano and autoimmune disease. Autoimmunity is when the immune system

Last week in Autoimmunity & the Gut Part 1, we introduced what is autoimmunity (AI) and discussed some gut issues that can contribute to autoimmunity; such as leaky gut and

INTRODUCTION TO AUTOIMMUNITY AND THE GUT-BRAIN AXIS Gut health is closely involved in autoimmunity (AI). In fact, there are three elements necessary for an autoimmune disease to develop. These are

Autism Solutions: Three weeks ago, we wrote a blog on Autism & the Gut and covered some facts about ASD as well as some of the contributing factors as they relate

What causes depression? We’ve written about the gut-brain axis in relationship to other disorders such as anxiety and ADHD. In this week’s article on the gut-brain axis, we address depression

What Causes Depression? Last week in Part 1 of Depression and the Gut, we defined depression and outlined the potential causes of depression; genetics, a chemical imbalance in the brain,

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Autism Solutions: Last week’s blog on Autism & the Gut Part 1 covered some facts about ASD as well as some of the contributing factors as they relate to genes

Autism Solutions: In this week’s article on the gut-brain axis, we address autism and the gut. The gut and the brain are linked, with the gut-brain axis regulating brain function

ADHD & The Gut by Nicola Schuler, CNTP, MNT and Dr. Miles Nichols In this next article on the gut-brain axis, we address ADHD Part 2. Last week, we looked

Exploring the Cause of ADHD In this next article on the gut-brain axis, we address ADHD and the gut this week. Recent research has established a strong link between the

Anxiety Treatment:  In order to talk about effective treatment, we must first talk about the cause. A tremendous amount of recent research has established a link between the gut and

MCAS: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Part 2 Last week, we published Part 1 on MCAS, in which we discussed what it is, symptoms and diagnostic criteria, including a quiz on

MCAS: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Part 1 This is Part 1 of our 2-part series on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. In Part 1, we will discuss what is Mast Cell

What is histamine? Histamine is a chemical that is found in foods and is made in the body (1). Histamine is released from mast cells, within the immune system, when

In order to being our discussion about Near Infrared therapy let’s make sure we are all on the same page about what infrared even means. Infrared radiation (IR), or infrared

Photobiomodulation: What is it? Photobiomodulation (or PBM) is a form of light therapy that uses red or near-infrared light or a low-level laser over the brain, inside the nasal cavity, or

PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is a relatively new therapy used to repair and regenerate tissue in the body (1). It was first used in 1987 to promote healing

Food Reactions: More than 20% of the population in industrialized countries suffers from food intolerance or food allergy (1). The terms ‘allergy’,’ sensitivity’ and ‘intolerance’ to certain foods are used

Seasonal allergies (also called allergic rhinitis), hay fever, or any other type of allergy can be deeply uncomfortable. Symptoms usually feel like the first signs of a cold; sneezing, runny

We’ve just written two articles on hypertension, or high blood pressure (BP), in recent blogs, Hypertension Part 1 and Hypertension Part 2 . This week we wanted to give you

In Part 1 of Hypertension, we defined what hypertension, high blood pressure, is and we discussed dietary changes that can help to lower blood pressure.  In this article, Hypertension Part

Hypertension or high blood pressure: Blood pressure is the pressure against blood vessels and arteries created by the heart pumping blood around the body.  The force of this pressure against

Nutritional or dietary supplements have become popular. Should you be taking them or not? There are many reasons why, in our modern lives, we do not get adequate nutrition from

What is Functional Medicine and Should you Consider it together with Conventional Medicine? There is a lot of frustration with conventional medicine these days. Obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, autoimmune

We’re not quite out of the cold & flu season just yet. Each year, children suffer up to 5 colds and adults have 2-3 infections, leading to time off school

Fibromyalgia Treatment: In Part 2, we covered the gut as a root cause, the triggers and risk factors for FM. Now in Part 3, we will cover the specific action

Fibromyalgia Treatment: In Part 1 of this 3-part series on FM, we looked at what FM is and what the root causes are thought to be, according to both the

What is Fibromyalgia? Welcome to our 3 Part series on fibromyalgia. Today, in Part 1, we cover some of the root causes of fibromyalgia. In Part 2 we cover the

What is the Potato Diet? The Potato Diet or Potato Hack is a short term diet tool to get relatively quick results in weight loss, digestive health and other areas.

In this post we’ll be talking about osteoporosis, which is characterized by bone that has become porous and low density, leading to bone fractures. Osteoporosis is a particularly large problem

We wrote in a recent post about functional laboratory testing for anemia. Different forms of anemia result from many different causes, and iron deficiency anemia is the most common form.

Anemia is a complex and varied condition characterized by low levels of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and hemoglobin. There are many types of anemia. In a recent post on B12

Does Acupuncture Work? Acupuncture is a treatment that has been used in China for thousands of years. More recently, the practice has become popular in the United States and other

It’s no secret that a lot of people let their health habits slip during the holidays. We understand the excitement, stress, and time constraints of this season: Sometimes it’s hard

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that is involved in many crucial functions in the body, and B12 injections are a great way to increase your levels. Do you know

In a recent post we wrote about pyroluria, a genetic condition that is highly implicated in many mental health disorders including depression, anxiety and schizophrenia, as well as addiction and

This post will delve into what is becoming known as “the myth of multitasking.” Multitasking is a feat that is glorified in our culture. As many employers will attest, job

In this week’s post we’ll be discussing natural alternatives to aspirin. Aspirin has been used for more than 100 years as a remedy for pain, and headaches in particular. In

The last several weeks I’ve written a lot about cardiovascular disease, with posts on pomegranate, Dan Shen and hawthorn. This week I’m going to shift gears and cover pyroluria, which

This week’s blog post is about the role hawthorn plays in preventing and treating cardiovascular disease (CVD). I’ve written a lot over the last several weeks about natural treatments for

Dan Shen is a cardioprotective herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for 2000 years or more. Also known as salvia miltiorrhiza, this perennial plant in the mint family

Bad Habits: For this week’s post I’m shifting gears a bit and writing about habit change, which is a difficult feat for many people to accomplish. Habit change is a

Pomegranate fruit has long been held sacred by many of the world’s major religions and the pomegranate tree is said to have flourished in the Garden of Eden. The history

Berberine is a yellow-colored alkaloid compound that has been a hot topic in the last several years in the health world. Berberine appears to have a wide range of health

by Dr. Miles Nichols and Aaron Mello, CNTP, MNT Last week I wrote about oxalates, which are substances in plant foods that appear to play a causative role in many

Low oxalate diets are a popular discussion in the holistic health world right now. New science over the last few years is beginning to illuminate connections between oxalate consumption and

Iodine and Thyroid Health: Many nutrients are important for thyroid health. In this week’s post I will review the most crucial nutrients and some of the latest research on how

Cortisol and Hypoglycemia: Last week I wrote about reactive hypoglycemia, a form of blood sugar dysregulation in which blood sugar plummets after a meal, primarily in response to the overconsumption

Reactive Hypoglycemia: Over the last several weeks we’ve talked about several topics related to leaky gut, autoimmunity and gluten sensitivity. This week we’re going to shift gears a bit and

The Big Picture of the Adrenal Glands and the HPA Axis The adrenal glands have gotten a lot of popularity in the functional medicine and holistic health arenas over the

What is the exact relationship between stress and health? This is the first article in a multi-part series on stress. Through this series, we will share the ways stress impacts

Gluten Free:  This week we’ll be talking about gluten cross-reactivity. We’ll continue the leaky gut discussion and learn about foods that cause what’s known as “gluten cross-reactivity.” Foods that are cross-reactive

Leaky gut is a subject I’ve been writing a lot about the last few weeks. Last week we learned about one consequence of dysbiosis and leaky gut, the production of gluteomorphins.

Have you wondered why bread and other wheat products can be so addictive? Have you ever felt that you might benefit from reducing or removing gluten-containing foods, only to find

Leaky Gut: What is actin and why is it important for leaky gut? Actin is a protein that is utilized in many functions in the body. Actin plays two primary

Why does eating asparagus make my pee smell funny? This is a question that has long bothered both scientists and the curious lay person alike for hundreds of years. The history of

Stats on City Dwelling Fifty percent of people globally live in urban areas[3]. By 2050 it’s estimated that seventy percent of the world’s population will be living in urban areas[3].

Mycotoxins: In the first article of this series, we talked about common mycotoxins you are likely to encounter around your home. We discussed the six major mycotoxins; Aflatoxins, Ochratoxins, Citrinin,

Mycotoxins are byproducts of fungal metabolism have been deemed to cause illness and death to humans and animals. Most residential buildings are home to thousands of organisms, including fungi and

Introduction Pomegranates have been listed as a superfood, and rightfully so. The seedy, red berry contains an assortment of beneficial phytochemicals rarely found in other foods. For centuries, cultures have

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, serving vital metabolic functions and also playing a role in the production of blood components. In normal circumstances,

You’re not alone if you have ever gone to your favorite supermarket and encountered the terms ‘natural flavoring’ and ‘artificial flavoring’ boldly posted on cakes, ice cream, sweets and so

In our previous article, we discussed the biochemical factors responsible for men’s health. The main biochemicals involved being hormones and enzymes. We also discussed male menopause, and the changes that

Have you ever wondered what chemical, biological and physical factors influence men’s health and well-being? If you have, then look no further. This article is one-half of a two-part series

Introduction In the last post, we explored the benefits of satisfactory social relationships. We saw that people who engage in fulfilling relationships have better physical, mental and social health. Socially

Love and Health This is the first in a two part series on the effects of love, interactions and relationships, with respect to your health. Let’s dive right in! Just

Nagalase is an enzyme found in the body and it has a role to play in breaking down the sugar we take in our food into other forms that can

Introduction to the Hidden Virus In our previous post, we covered an introduction to viruses. We also explored one class of viruses: acute viruses and the resulting infections. Just to

A virus is a minute contagious organism that needs to get inside a host (another organism) to reproduce. The virus achieves this by attaching itself within the host cell, infiltrates

Don’t be surprised to know that the household and cleaning products which we use in our day to day life, both in our homes as well as in industries, contains

Skin, the outermost soft covering, is the largest organ (in terms of surface area) in the human body. It plays various important roles which are crucial for sustaining human life.

Make up and Skin Cosmetics are the products which are widely used by the people all over the world to enhance their aesthetics. Also known as make-up products, these products

Skin Care Product Safety The safety of skin care and cosmetic products has been underestimated from years even when several studies conducted to test the presence of toxic chemicals in

The Gut-Skin Connection The annals of human history are full of interesting and exciting forays into the human body. Brave men and women like Andreas Vesalius risked breaking the law

In our previous articles, we talked about various toxin classifications. The first article in the series covered biological and chemical substances that could cause harm to human cells and tissues.

In our previous post, we outlined various classification schemes for toxins. We also explored two classes of toxins we are exposed to; biological and chemical toxins. We discussed the modes

Over the recent past, we have experienced widespread discussions on toxins. Medical experts have determined that humans are increasingly and unknowingly consuming poisonous substances. Trainers and fitness experts commonly emphasize

Gut Health: Fiber, Resistant Starch and Prebiotics The digestive system is one of the most important organ systems in the human body. Besides converting food into energy and basic nutrients

Introduction: Like every living creature, humans need to reproduce. Due to the need to pass down genes to newer generations, an important measure in reproduction is fertility. Medically, fertility could

Fat is a critical part of any proper diet. This is because our bodies require fat in to perform various activities crucial to sustained growth and development. Excessive consumption of

DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) also known as DHEA-S (Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate) is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands and takes part in the production of the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. In addition

It is a well-known fact that all living things are made up of cells hence they are also known as the basic unit of life. How the cells work together

Introduction Magnesium is a mineral found abundantly in the body, and naturally occurring in many foods. It is essential for the activity of over 300 enzyme systems responsible for various

What is Lyme Disease?  Scientifically known as Lyme borreliosis, the Lyme disease is a vector-borne disease, transmitted by bacteria of the Borrelia family. Long thought to be transmitted by ticks,

WHAT IS SLEEP? For a long time, humans have defined sleep as the passive state where we slip out of consciousness and our minds cease to function. Recent research, however,

Inflammation has always been viewed as a positive occurrence for human healing. Inflammation seals wounds and fights bacteria. This shows an active immune system. However, an overly active immune system

What Is Stress? The modern environment exposes individuals to events that could result in stress. Stress is defined as the body’s natural reaction to a threat/danger. A little stress is

What Is the Mitochondria? Mitochondria is the powerhouse of our internal body’s energy (ATP) source, with its own set of DNA, working energy conversion and functionality.   We rely on this

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): An Efficient Way to Exercise…How Would you like to Achieve Fat Burning Results, With less of a Time Commitment? High Intensity Interval Training and Benefits

Are you aware that we need to feed the microbiome? Are you aware of what foods do this the best? It is difficult, if not impossible, to provide lasting changes

Being Busy Our culture has a tendency towards creating very busy lives. We seem to have a lot on our plates, and there is always another thing to do. We

Do you feel an overwhelming sense of inner tension? Have you suffered from Anxiety, Depression, or Irritability? Do you have fits of nervous exhaustion and fearfulness? Pyroluria is a genetic

Cultural Tolerance As a society, America has come a long way in terms of accepting differences and allowing people to express their opinions.  We have abolished slavery.  Women have the

Now that summer is (finally!) here, we know you’ll be spending more time in the sun. And that’s not a bad thing; we are hardwired to love the sun! Exposure

Can Toxicity Contribute to Weight Gain? Want to drop a few pounds before swimsuit season (summer)? Whether it is 100 pounds or those last ten pounds, toxicity could be one

Are you interested in getting substances that are toxic to your body out of your life? Have you heard the word toxin, but do not know exactly what that means?

Most of us recognize the value in a yearly vacation or retreat. We have a sense that we need a bit of time away from work, and want to focus on family, friends, and relaxation. Most countries have yearly vacation time as standard practices. We could say this is like detoxification for the mind.

How about for your body? What do you do on a yearly basis for your physical vehicle? On average, Americans tend to gain between 0.5 – 1.75 pounds per year, and most of this happens during holiday time (1). A National Nutrition and Examination Survey found that American adults between 25-44 years old gain weight at a yearly average of 3.4% in men and 5.2% in women (2).