Integrative Treatment for Hypothyroidism: Blog 3 of 3
Nutraceutical Supplementation Patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism have been shown to have the following symptoms and deficiencies. Dr. Smith would address the following health issues through nutraceuticals to help to put the body back into balance. Iron Deficiency – Iron deficiency impedes thyroid hormone synthesis by reducing thyroid peroxidase. Omega 3 Fatty Acids – Are thought to have […]
Let’s Make Chicken Soup With A Twist
INGREDIENTS • 1 big pot filled up halfway with water. • 2 organic chickens cut up • Shitaki mushrooms- 1 pound cut • Organic Cilantro- 1 batch cut • 6 Large cloves of garlic, crushed • Green onions, 1-2 batches chopped • Baby Carrots • Celery- cut into pieces DIRECTIONS 1. Boil water and add […]
Periodontal Disease and It’s Effects on the Human Physiology – Part 1
Periodontal Disease is a highly prevalent disease that causes chronic inflammation affecting the gums and supporting bones. Periodontal Disease occurs in patients age 30 years and older. There is also a strong association between periodontal disease and the following: cardiovascular disease, kidney or renal issues, osteoporosis, lung problems and diabetes. Periodontal disease occurs more frequently […]
Periodontal Disease and It’s Effects on the Human Physiology – Part 2
PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH DIABETES Patients that suffer from either type 1 diabetes (insulin dependent) or type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent) have twice the risk of periodontal disease than non diabetics. Did you know, because I did not, that periodontal disease ranks the sixth most common complication of diabetes. Additional those that have periodontal […]
Periodontal Disease and It’s Effects on the Human Physiology – Part 3
PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO PROSTATE DISEASE There is a direct correlation between elevated levels of PSA, Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) and Periodontal Disease. PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO COLON CANCER There is bacteria: fusobacterium nucleatum that resides in the mouth as a biofilm that can colonize in the colon and create […]
Periodontal Disease and It’s Effects on the Human Physiology – Part 4
PERIODONTAL DISEASE AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO CARDIOVASCULAR HEART DISEASE. Most individuals realize that there are environmental and genetic predispositioning factors associated with cardiovascular disease. These include: diabetes, lipid abnormalities and associated metabolism issues, obesity, hypertension and age. Environmental issues play a major role also which may include: stress, smoking, chronic infections processed exercise. Additionally more […]
New Recipe – Salmon With a Kick
Unfortunately, I am allergic to all fish…but I did make this salmon with a kick for someone else who loved it! Ingredients: 3/4 cup of low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons organic honey 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons of sriracha sauce 1/4 cup of water small amount of ginger, chopped Directions: Mix all […]
Peptides and Your Health – What You Need to Know
Peptides have become the newest area of research for the enhancement in some healing processes. Patients are accepting new alternative modalities to assist themselves in various disease processes such as diabetes, erectile dysfunction and tendon and bone healing. What are Peptides? They are amino acids that are attached or hooked together into a chain. Just […]
Latest Information About Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and most likely is the same in developed countries. These include coronary heart disease and myocardial infarcts. There are many factors that precipitate coronary artery disease. These include: Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Lipid abnormalities, and Smoking. The common denominator to all of these if […]
Erectile Dysfunction Information
Erectile Dysfunction or E.D. is more commonly referred to as Impotence. Studies performed at a major Medical Center revealed that millions of males ranging from their second decade and upwards suffer from E.D. Erectile Dysfunction is a form of sexual dysfunction whereby there is the inability to maintain an erection long and firm enough […]