I got a tick bite! HELP!
As the weather warms up, here in North Carolina, we are seeing more tick bites than any other Spring. . Let’s talk about what to do if you get a tick bite, and how we can treat acute Lyme disease, to prevent persistent or chronic Lyme. [...]
What Is PCOS?
What Is PCOS? PCOS is the intersection where hormonal, metabolic and gut health meet. Essentially, PCOS is a hormonal condition that is characterized by dysregulated menstrual cycles, infertility, and insulin resistance. Its impact reaches beyond sex hormone regulation and includes a wide range of impacts to [...]
Autoimmune Thyroid
. Patients often present to our [...]
Testosterone
If you are a man with who suffers from obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or Prostate Disease, did you know you are more likely to have low testosterone compared to a man without [...]
Anti-Inflammatory Tips
. Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Tips . Inflammation is a buzzword lately, with tons of people discussing its causes, its negative impact on the body, as well as sharing advice on how to lower your levels. With all these voices, it can be difficult to get concise, [...]
Why Diets Fail
. With over 70% of adults in America overweight and about 1 in 3 adults considered obese, it is no wonder diets are everywhere. As science and medicine work to understand our bodies and this prolific threat to wellbeing, we have come to understand that a [...]
Why Diets Fail Part 2
.Are you engaging in moderate exercise a few days a week, enjoy a low glycemic, nutrient dense diet and are still struggling to lose weight? . There are a few possible culprits we’ll discuss when you are doing all the right things and still having trouble [...]
Is Synthroid Your Best Choice?
During training, we are taught that the standard treatment for an elevated TSH is Synthroid, or levothyroxine. This hormone is also known as T4. Often, the standard of care for hypothyroidism is replacement with T4 and yearly monitoring with lab testing of TSH and T4 levels. [...]
Cheap and Nutritious Greens
The advice you get about how to eat for better health can be a little overwhelming at first. You may be asking yourself, “How am I going to afford eating this way every day?” . While it is true that the money you spend on high [...]
Covid & What I’ve Learned So Far
Conventional providers are still currently asking patients to rest and take Tylenol or rely on supportive treatment when they have COVID. They are not treating patients for this SARS virus using the treatment protocols that we know to be effective because they are either unaware of [...]