[18 Feb 2013 | 0 Comments]

February is often associated with delectable candy-coated hearts, resplendent flower bouquets, and the excitement of love in the air. As a clinician, my mind goes one step further in recognizing it as the perfect month to complete a comprehensive work-up on an organ that works so brilliantly…our heart!

amino acids, fatty acids, ION, organic acids, vitamins »

[17 Jan 2013 | 5 Comments]

Is taking a diet history a good way to evaluate nutrient status? Many clinicians think it is. While I believe it a good tool for public health assessment of a specific population, and can be helpful in some situations for individual assessment, if you suspect... [More]

ION, organic acids »

[6 Dec 2012 | 0 Comments]

As we round out 2012 and prepare for the holiday season, there’s an intricate, little organelle you should add to your holiday gift-giving list—your mitochondria! Since these imperative cellular powerhouses are responsible for so much of our daily health, it’s time we spoil them... [More]

toxins »

[4 Dec 2012 | 0 Comments]

The world we live in is toxic, from the food and water we consume to the air we breathe. These days it is nearly impossible to avoid most toxins, making it imperative to know—not just the levels of toxins present in your body—but, perhaps more importantly, the number of... [More]

amino acids, IgG, organic acids »

[12 Nov 2012 | 0 Comments]

Did you know that a simple test can help you peer into the inner workings of the brain and nervous system? The TRIAD should be your first thought when a complicated neurological patient walks in the door... [More]

metabolic syndrome »

[9 Nov 2012 | 1 Comments]

We all depend on our pair of appendages to stabilize our stance and to get us where we need to go. Yes, indeed, legs are priceless; in fact, some even go as far as insuring their legs against loss or damage... [More]

estrogens, hormones »

[12 Oct 2012 | 1 Comments]

Estrogen has earned its rightful place on the female stage of life. And what a blessing it is since sexual development and reproduction would not occur without this essential compound. When kept in proper balance, estrogen and its metabolites are able to positively enhance cellular processes necessary for the dance of life... [More]