Dr. Mark A. Scott, Founder of Total Health Center, Expert in Functional Medicine

Mark A. Scott, D.C.,C.N.S.,C.F.M.P. has been in the healthcare field since 1996. He is the founder of the Total Health Center, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. He has been described as enthusiastic, energetic, motivational, inspiring, and informative. He listens and answers questions; contributes information; and is genuinely concerned with each patients recovery and  health. He loves what he does and  it shows.

As a healthcare practitioner, author, lecturer and perpetual seeker of knowledge, Dr. Scott is well respected and looked to as an expert in the natural health care field. In addition, he has given hundreds of health care seminars. He is enthusiastic about talking to people. His mission is getting people better and keeping them healthy.

With my service oriented staff and the right treatment, I can help you. Please contact me today to schedule your appointment!

Improving Testosterone A functional Medicine Approach

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TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY IS EPIDEMIC: In over 7,000 blood tests, more than 80% of men tested had less than optimal testosterone blood levels. This translates to more than sixteen million men suffering from "low testosterone" in the United States today. Often, otherwise healthy men in their 40’s and 50’s have less than half the testosterone of a healthy 30-year-old. TRT Costs:…

Cortisol Management…… The Diet Connection

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How Does Cortisol Work?  Most of us think of cortisol as the stress hormone, but that is not its primary purpose in your body, which is to make sure your glucose level never drops too low, as that could result in a hypoglycemic coma which could kill you prematurely. Both low-carb and fasting are great interventions in the short-term for…
Hormonal Foundations: DHEA & Pregnenolone Overview

Hormonal Foundations: Understanding DHEA and Pregnenolone

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The adrenal glands play a crucial role in the production of hormones such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and pregnenolone, both of which are important precursors in the synthesis of other hormones. DHEA **Production and Function**: DHEA is produced primarily in the adrenal glands, as well as in the gonads and brain. It helps create to both androgens and estrogens, the sex…

The Adrenal Glands 101: How Your Adrenals Influence Your Health

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The adrenal glands play a crucial role in maintaining hormone balance in the body. These small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of each kidney are part of the endocrine system and are responsible for producing several important hormones that regulate various bodily functions. Structure and Function The adrenal glands consist of two main parts: the adrenal cortex and the adrenal…