ScienceDaily Top Health | November 5, 2021 Many of the processes that keep us alive also put us at risk. The energy-producing chemical reactions in our cells, for example, also produce free radicals — unstable molecules that steal electrons from other molecules. When generated in surplus, free radicals can cause collateral damage, potentially triggering malfunctions […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Oxalate (or oxalic acid) is a compound found in a variety of plant-based foods. Under a microscope, oxalates are jagged in structure and look somewhat crystalline. During metabolism, oxalic acid combines with other minerals like calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium to form compounds like calcium oxalate and sodium oxalate […]
Date: April 9, 2021 Source: University of Helsinki Summary: A twin study indicates that the machinery responsible for energy handling in fat tissue is working poorly in obesity. In the study, a clear reduction was seen in the activity of mitochondrial genes in obesity in fat tissue, while similar genome-level change in muscle mitochondria was […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. A recent patient was concerned that despite watching her diet and taking her diabetes medication her hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) keeps going up. Remember, HbA1c is a lab test that shows the average level of blood sugar (glucose) over the previous 3 months. It shows how well you are controlling […]
October 25, 2019 Michelle Beidelschies, PhD1; Marilyn Alejandro-Rodriguez, BSAS1; Xinge Ji, MS2; et alBrittany Lapin, PhD2; Patrick Hanaway, MD3; Michael B. Rothberg, MD, MPH4 JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(10):e1914017. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.14017 Key Points Question Is the functional medicine model of care associated with patient-reported health-related quality of life? Findings In this cohort study of 7252 eligible patients […]
by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. We have all be fooled “again”.. Just when you think we are doing something good for our bodies we learn that we have been conned. This has led to today’s case of the Canola Con! How many people use canola oil for cooking? How many people choose mayonnaise, salad […]
Sinusitis A Simple Cause Commonly Overlooked Ronald J. Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., M.S. If you are one of the 33 million people suffering with a sinus infection, then this special report will be of great interest. Not a day goes by in my office that I don’t see a patient who is complaining of a runny […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. There is a growing population of aging patients suffering from cataracts and many are unaware of a simple solution that may reverse this eye disease. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common […]
by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S The verdict is out. We are simply not getting enough Vitamin D. Vitamin D is crucial in every disease from inhibiting cancer and heart diseases to mental disease, recurrent infections, tooth loss, osteoporosis, narcolepsy and auto-immune disease. Unfortunately the reference range of Quest and Lab Corp is commonly […]
Want to know about an exercise that can lower blood pressure significantly? We’re talking as much as 10-20 mmHg. No, it’s not an endurance exercise. No, it’s not strength exercise. It’s actually an exercise you can do anytime and anywhere. It’s called isometrics. What are Isometric Exercises? Isometric exercises, the kind where you contract large […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. A recent patient was concerned that despite watching her diet and taking her diabetes medication her hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) keeps going up. Remember, HbA1c is a lab test that shows the average level of blood sugar (glucose) over the previous 3 months. It shows how well you are controlling […]
By Michael H Cohen August 22, 2016 Functional medicine is rapidly gaining traction (pardon the pun) among chiropractors, but can chiropractors legally practice functional medicine? Let’s look at definitions of functional medicine as well as scope of practice issues faced by non-MD healthcare practitioners. Full Story Here
Leaky gut is a modern epidemic that affects millions of people around the world—even though many of them aren’t aware of the underlying condition that causes symptoms ranging from digestive issues and mood imbalances to autoimmunity, cancer, and other chronic illnesses. Most conventional doctors fail to recognize the critical importance of gut health, or how a leaky […]
Front. Pharmacol., 27 July 2018 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2018.00782 Xueling Ma A substantial knowledge on the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus (DM) by oxidative stress and inflammation is available. Berberine is a biologically active botanical that can combat oxidative stress and inflammation and thus ameliorate DM, especially type 2 DM. This article describes the potential of berberine against […]
by Mark Hyman, M.D. The question this week is, “what causes asthma and what can I do about it? How do I get rid of these terrible symptoms that I have?” Asthma is a big problem. It affects 8.4 percent of the population or over 25 million Americans (including many children), and it’s increasing every […]
Mitochondria Updated: Jun 19, 2018 33 Natural Natural Ways to Improve Mitochondrial Function Story Source There are many ways to optimize mitochondrial function by changing diet, lifestyle, and supplementation. Improving mitochondrial health can boost energy levels and improve physical health and immunity, ultimately increasing your lifespan. CONTENTS [HIDE] Introduction Lifestyle Changes That Improve Mitochondrial Function Supplements That […]
by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Osteoporosis is reaching an epidemic status. It leads to 1.5 million fractures per year. The traditional way one is evaluated for osteoporosis is the standard Bone Density Test. Although important to have done, this is a static test and “only” provides information on the amount of bone that has […]
March 27, 2018 Cephalalgia: An International Journal of Headache TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Medication-overuse headache is a common problem encountered in practice. With the dilemma of chronic opioid use becoming a focus of national attention, effective methods of treating medication-overuse headache are important to discuss. The authors of this study argue that there is there is lack […]
Out of the over 17 million Americans who have symptoms of macular degeneration, 2 million are already blind. Studies have consistently shown that folks who take higher levels of two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin had either cut their risk for developing macular degeneration in half, or if they already had it actually improved or reversed […]
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O.,D.A.C.B.N., MS, CFMP For over 30 years it has been known that many conditions treated by surgery could be totally cured with pennies worth of nutrients. But there’s no money in pennies of nutrients. Surgeon Dr. John Ellis wrote extensively about how vitamin B6 cleared the majority of carpal tunnel syndromes, and […]