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Dr. Scott’s Favorite Supplements—Gylcine

By Total Health

While dietary supplements cannot take the place of a healthy lifestyle, they can be used strategically to boost your health, especially in cases of deficiency. In the U.S., 57.6% of adults aged 20 and over, use supplements, with multivitamins, vitamin D and omega-3 fats representing the top three. Another survey put the percentage of Americans using supplements at 86%. So, it’s…

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Dr. Scott’s Favorite Supplements — B Complex

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Dr. Scott’s Favorite Supplements While dietary supplements cannot take the place of a healthy lifestyle, they can be used strategically to boost your health, especially in cases of deficiency. In the U.S., 57.6% of adults aged 20 and over, use supplements, with multivitamins, vitamin D and omega-3 fats representing the top three.1 Another survey put the percentage of Americans using supplements…

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Unraveling the Gut-Parkinson’s Connection

By Functional Medicine, Gut-Brain Connection

Unraveling the Gut-Parkinson’s Connection: The Intriguing Link between Gut Health and Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) has long been associated with the brain, but emerging research suggests that an unexpected player may have a critical role in its development and progression: the gut. The human gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiota, forming…

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Functional Medicine for Weight Loss: Can It Help?

By Weight Loss
Functional Medicine for Weight Loss One of the most common questions I get asked is can functional medicine help with weight loss? My answer is always the same. Functional Medicine is the best way to lose weight. The reason I say this is because Functional Medicine is about getting you healthy and if your metabolism is not working it can...
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Thyroid Nutrients

8 most common nutrients associated with thyroid function

By Thyroid

  Thyroid function is dependent on a multitude of metabolic feedback signals. If you are deficient in basic nutrients this can cause your system to become imbalanced. Many different nutrient imbalances can contribute to poor thyroid function and having a qualified Functional medicine practitioner work you up is the key. This paper will outline the 8 most common nutrients associated…

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What Causes Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? - Total Health Center VB

What Causes Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis?

By Thyroid
What Causes Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? When people go to their endocrinologist and get a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s, it can be a very upsetting time. For some, they want basic answers to simple Hashimoto's questions. They want to know how they got Hashimoto’s. But for many patients, the answers are vague and elusive. The most common answer to that question is that...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment and New Hope

By Digestion and Digestive Disorders

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder in which abdominal pain is associated with a range of symptoms. Typically, these include intermittent abdominal pain accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, or alternating episodes of both. Other symptoms may also be present. IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. About 2 in 3 IBS sufferers are female. About…

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Iodine and Thyroid Health | Total Health Center VB

Iodine and Thyroid Health

By Thyroid
Using iodine to treat Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease is a highly debatable topic. This article explores differing opinions and clears up many of the misconceptions associated with this treatment. What Is Iodine? Iodine is a trace mineral found naturally in some foods and added to others. It is essential for metabolism and normal thyroid function. The idea iodine treatment is...
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How Vitamin D Affects the Thyroid | Total Health Center VB

How Vitamin D Affects Thyroid Conditions

By Thyroid
Vitamin D is well-known for its importance in managing calcium in the gut, bones, and blood and disease resistance. However, many studies now show vitamin D levels affect may be a contributing factor in many other health issues too. Researchers now believe it plays a crucial role in how cells communicate. Clinical studies link abnormal vitamin D levels to colon,...
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