Key Takeaways Creatine is one of the most studied supplements in existence, and one of the most misunderstood. People associate it with bodybuilders or worry about kidney damage. Neither concern holds up to the evidence. Understanding what is creatine and…
Key Takeaways Not all supplements for brain health are equal. Some have multiple human randomised controlled trials, FDA recognition, or systematic review support. Others have strong mechanistic rationale and at least some human evidence. And some are primarily marketing. The…
Someone tells me their bloodwork came back completely normal, and they still can’t get off the couch. I hear some version of that constantly with ME/CFS. You get a virus, you never bounce back, and then someone tells you to…
Introduction: A New Era of Personalized Wellness Healthcare is currently changing rapidly for several reasons. New research is starting to confirm what many have believed for years: there is no such thing as a perfect treatment that applies equally to…
Introduction: Is Vein Health Written in Your Genes? People often associate heart disease, diabetes, and cancer with genetic predispositions to health concerns, while vein disease is often overlooked. However, thousands of people develop varicose veins, and it is important to…
Many people develop varicose veins even though they do not engage in activities that would cause poor circulation. Regular exercise, healthy body weight, and avoiding detrimental habits have all been employed to no avail. This phenomenon often brings to mind…
Key Takeaways A1C is a 90-day average. That means every dietary choice, exercise session, and night of sleep from the past three months is reflected in the number on your lab report. The same logic works in reverse: consistent, moderate…
Key Takeaways Lying in bed with your heart pounding when you are trying to sleep is frightening and exhausting. The reassuring news: a heart beating fast at night with no other symptoms in an otherwise healthy person is almost always…
Key Takeaways Calcium deficiency symptoms are easy to miss because they start subtly and progress slowly. Muscle cramps at night, nails that break easily, persistent fatigue, or teeth that chip more readily than they used to can all trace back…
Key Takeaways “Your TSH is slightly elevated, but your T4 is normal. Let’s just monitor it.” Many people receive this response and are left wondering whether their fatigue, weight gain, or brain fog is related and whether anything should be…
