Metabolic Syndrome: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Metabolic syndrome involves having at least 3 out of 5 health conditions that increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes. It can cause other complications as well. Each condition is treatable with lifestyle changes and/or medication. What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic Syndrome…
Unraveling Autoimmune Diseases: What Triggers the Immune System to Attack the Body? Autoimmune diseases have long baffled medical professionals and researchers, as they pose a unique challenge in understanding why the immune system, designed to protect the body, turns against it. This intricate interplay of immune dysfunction and self-attack leads to a myriad of conditions…
How Long Does Infusion Therapy Last in Your Body? Infusion therapy, a medical treatment involving the administration of medications or fluids directly into the bloodstream, offers an effective route for delivering crucial medications to patients. Its duration in the body depends on various factors, including the type of infusion, the medication used, individual metabolism, and…
How Does Integrative/Functional Medicine Treat Lyme Disease? Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, presents a complex challenge due to its varied symptoms and the difficulty in diagnosing and treating it effectively. While conventional medicine often focuses on antibiotics as the primary treatment, integrative and functional medicine approaches offer a more…
Glen’s Story: How a Bike Accident Concussion Made Him a Healthier Person Glen had a bad bike accident and suffered a concussion that affected his speech. He went to Restoration Healthcare because he lost his ability to talk, but he never thought about how the injury would affect his eyes. His experience at the clinic…
Secrets to Making the Best Ever Turkey Bone Broth It’s likely that you will have to decide what to do with the leftover turkey carcass bones from Thanksgiving in November. Don’t throw away those bones even if you are tired and groggy after the annual feast, and swear you will never cook again. If you…
Gluten Free Holiday Guide The holiday season can be challenging for those who follow a gluten-free diet. With so many traditional dishes and treats containing gluten, preparing and planning is essential. The most common foods containing gluten include traditional stuffing made with bread crumbs or cubes containing gluten. Gravies are often thickened with flour that…
What are the Symptoms of Leaky Gut? Understanding Leaky Gut: A Brief Overview Leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a condition that affects the lining of the intestines. The condition occurs when the tight junctions between the cells in the intestinal wall become loose, allowing substances such as toxins, bacteria, and undigested…
What are the Symptoms of Long COVID? Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a condition where individuals experience persistent symptoms and complications following a COVID-19 infection. While most people recover from COVID-19 within a few weeks, many individuals continue to experience symptoms for months. These symptoms can vary widely…
What are the Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect the connective tissues in the body. Symptoms of EDS can vary widely depending on the specific type and severity of the condition. It is named after two physicians, Edvard Ehlers and Henri-Alexandre Danlos, who first described the condition in…