Strep Throat’s Connection to PANDAS Strep throat is caused by a streptococcus bacterial infection, called noninvasive group A streptococcus, of primarily the tonsils and throat. It is highly contagious and spreads from moisture droplets by sneezes or coughs from an infected person. It is also possible to get it from touching surfaces and transferring the…
How Does Chronic Illness Affect Gut Health? When patients come to our clinic, we continuously assess their gut health regardless of the type of complex chronic illness they are being treated for. For many patients, this may seem like an odd request. What does gastrointestinal health have to do with Lyme disease, autoimmune, chronic fatigue,…
Common Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome The most apparent symptom of chronic fatigue is, just as the name implies, fatigue. Patients report that the level of fatigue is far from ordinary like one might experience after a few nights of poor sleep. Chronic fatigue is an overwhelming sense of exhaustion and energy…
What are The Benefits of IV Therapy for Complex Chronic Illness? Integrative medicine is a whole-person healthcare approach that combines conventional medicine with complementary therapies. For people with complex chronic illnesses, an integrative approach can be more effective in treating chronic conditions than traditional medicine alone. A complex chronic illness is a medical condition that…
Toxic Heavy Metals and Chelation Therapy Heavy metals can be toxic and necessary for human health and life. Nutrients like cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc are heavy metals that are necessary in small amounts. There are 35 heavy metals that health officials have identified as dangerous to human health. The most problematic…
Conventional and Integrative Medicine: What is the Difference? Integrative medicine is the practice of treating the whole person with a variety of conventional treatments and complementary therapies that consider the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of the patient. At Restoration Healthcare it means a practice of healing that considers the whole person and the…
Understanding Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Mast cells are a type of white blood cell found in the body’s connective tissues, including under the skin, near blood vessels and lymph vessels, and in nerves, lungs, and intestines. We need mast cells to regulate an immune-responses to allergens, bacteria, and parasites with the assistance of internal…
Finding and Avoiding Mold and Mycotoxins Mycotoxins are dangerously toxic substances released from mold spores on food, air, the environment, homes, and buildings. Exposure to mycotoxins can happen through the skin, lungs, and digestive system and may lead to respiratory problems, skin irritation, gastrointestinal problems, inflammation, compromised immunity, liver and kidney damage, and neurological issues.…
Illness from Mold and Mycotoxins Mold is a microscopic fungus that thrives in moist environments. It lives on walls, ceilings, floors, clothing, upholstery and fabrics, leather, carpets, painted surfaces, paper, and cardboard. It cannot live on inorganic materials like glass, metal, or concrete but can survive in the dirt and dust accumulating on these surfaces.…
How Does IV Therapy Work for Chronic Illnesses? Our clinic’s physicians prescribe intravenous therapies carefully formulated with therapeutic intravenous compounds and medications that are specific for a person’s individual condition. We do this because for individuals with complex chronic illnesses, many of the pathways to absorption are compromised. However, when these nutrients are applied directly…