Inflammation
Is Low or High Testosterone Triggering Your Afib Dr. Vikki Petersen highlights a link between Afib and DHT levels in men. Both elevated and low levels of DHT, a potent form of testosterone, have been associated with Afib due to inflammation, vasoreactivity, and electrical signaling issues. Lifestyle factors, medications, and health conditions can impact DHT […]
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Food and Mood: The Science Behind the Connection Did you know your gut health directly affects your mood, motivation, and even social behavior? Dr. Vikki Petersen highlights a fascinating study injected healthy participants with endotoxins (LPS) to mimic what happens in a leaky gut—resulting in increased inflammation, lower mood, and social withdrawal. This is a […]
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Functional Medicine: The Key to Unlocking Optimal Health Dr. Dawn Frankwick, an OB-GYN and surgeon, shares her journey to adopting Functional Medicine and the Root Cause approach. She sought to help patients beyond just treating symptoms, and found that Functional Medicine offered a more holistic and effective way to address underlying health issues. Dr. Dawn […]
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Gluten: The Surprising Foods That Can Cause Damage Gluten-free foods can be less healthy due to nutritional deficiencies, higher sugar and fat content, and a lack of variety. According to Dr. Vikki Petersen, gluten-free products often use refined flours that lack essential nutrients like fiber, iron, and B vitamins. To maintain optimal nutrition, it’s crucial […]
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The Hidden Danger of Inflammation: What You Need to Know Inflammation has two sides: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the body’s response to injury, while chronic inflammation can lead to diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. According to Dr. Vikki Petersen, understanding the difference between these two types of inflammation is crucial for […]
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Can Hiatal Hernia Go Away on its Own? Hiatal hernia may place individuals at an increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Sometimes, the stomach can become stuck in the hiatal opening. If this happens, can this condition go away on its own? Dr. Vikki answers that question. Transcript of the video One of […]
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What causes a hiatal hernia to flare up? What are some of the common causes of hiatal hernia flare-up episodes? Many people with a small hiatal hernia have no symptoms at all. They may never know they have the condition until it is discovered. When flare-up symptoms do occur, the most common ones arise from […]
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Inflammation: what you really need to know about it Summary Inflammation is a term frequently used, yet not always understood. Inflammation has two sides: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the body’s quick response to an injury, like a cut, where immune cells rush to protect against bacterial invasion. This is beneficial and aids our […]
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While gluten-free foods are necessary for individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, it’s important to acknowledge that not all gluten-free foods are inherently healthy. Here are a few reasons why gluten-free foods can sometimes be less healthy . Nutritional deficiencies: 1. Gluten-free products often use alternative ingredients, such as refined flours (rice, potato, […]
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Using Functional Medicine to Treat Patients SUMMARY In this video, Dr. Dawn Frankwick, OB-GYN and a surgeon, explains why she adopted Functional Medicine and the Root Cause approach to pursue her life mission to help others. Transcript of the video My purpose is to serve and it’s easy to serve others. When I was […]
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