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Three Doctors Fasted for 5 Days—Here’s What Happened

Fasting has been around for centuries, but what are the real 5-day fast benefits? As doctors dedicated to metabolic health, we—Dr. Steven Geanopulos, Dr. Peter Wohl, and Dr. Christopher DeCarlo—wanted to put ourselves through the challenge and see what happened—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. No coffee, no supplements, just water. Here’s what we experienced, what surprised […]

5 Reasons Your Patients Are Seeking Functional Health Solutions Elsewhere

Are you losing patients to other providers because they are seeking functional health solutions? Here’s how to win them back.  In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, patients are increasingly moving towards health solutions that provide a more personalized and root-cause driven care plan. For chiropractors, medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and health coaches, adapting your practice to meet these demands is not […]

Can You Take Too Much Vitamin A? Signs, Risks, and What to Do

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that plays a key role in maintaining vision, skin health, and immune function. However, as beneficial as it is, Vitamin A can become harmful when consumed in excessive amounts. Let’s explore what Vitamin A is, the risks of taking too much, and how to manage potential toxicity. What Is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is […]

Fuel Smarter, Not Harder: Avoid Common Pitfalls of High-Fat, Low-Carb Diets

When following a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, limiting sugars and adding fats for fuel often seems like the main goal. However, it’s important to remember that our bodies have ample fat reserves to create ketones without excessive dietary fat. Overloading on added fats—like drenching food in olive oil, consuming large amounts of cheese, or increasing fat intake dramatically—can sometimes lead to […]

Say Goodbye to Acid Reflux Pain: The Powerful At-Home Cure for Fast Relief

If you’ve been battling the burning discomfort of acid reflux, you’re not alone. But what if the real cause of your heartburn isn’t too much stomach acid, but too little? That’s right—contrary to popular belief, many people experience acid reflux because they don’t have enough stomach acid. Before you reach for another antacid, let’s explore how this happens and how […]

Can the Carnivore Diet Support Gut Health? New Research on Microbiome Diversity Without Fiber

So, you’ve started the carnivore diet, and you’re feeling great. However, you may have heard some concerns: “You’re not getting any fiber. What about your gut microbiome?” The common belief is that you need fiber to maintain a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. While that could be true to some extent, new research is shedding light on how the carnivore […]