I love the ketogenic diet. I use this myself to help control my blood sugar, and find that it can be extremely helpful for a range of medical conditions. For the right patient, using this diet can be life changing. I have seen several patients who have struggled with weight their entire life find that the ketogenic det was the first diet where they realized steady weight loss that stayed off. Others have been able to suppress seizures and reduce their need for seizure medication. Still others love the convenience of staying energetic for long periods of time, and find that they think better and are more productive when they use this diet.
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Problems With Functional Medicine
There are problems in Functional Medicine that need to be openly discussed.
Over the years, I’ve listened closely to my patients so that I can learn what is making them sick. Because I commonly see people who have worked with many different doctors before finding my office, I have learned a lot about how different practices operate.
It isn’t always pretty.
Read moreDoes Lead Cause More Heart Attacks Than Smoking?
In my clinical practice, one of my main areas of focus is helping patients improve their longevity. I am consistently looking for areas that my patients can change so they can live healthier and happier lives. Let’s talk about an overlooked risk factor - heavy metal exposure.
We know from established research that high levels of lead are associated with elevated blood pressure, increased heart sizes and increased deaths from heart attacks and strokes. After the disaster in Flint, MI many people are becoming aware of the harms that can come from lead exposure.
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We are living in an increasingly polluted and toxic world. Estimates are that blood lead levels are ten times to 100 times higher than people living in the preindustrial era.
Read moreWhy Do I Have IBS?
My job as a Functional Medicine doctor is to help patients figure out what is wrong and how to fix it. I spend a lot of time helping people with digestive symptoms, and I’ve uncovered a lot of the different reasons why people struggle with bloating, gas, abdominal pain.
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