The OMX metabolomics testing allows clinicians to identify markers most associated with specific health patterns...
Organic acid tests bring the bigger picture into focus for anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and ASD. ...
Metabolomics tests can be used to screen every patient. Learn to interpret the tests to get outstanding results…...
Urine metabolites—including organic acids, amino acids and other key compounds reveal a unique metabolic signature....
Antibiotic therapy has proven to be insufficient against AR strains, and botanical therapy offers promising solutions to combat these multi-drug resistant bacteria. ...
Practitioners often ask themselves, "Should I order GI testing on this patient, or not?" Evaluating gut health in patients who don’t present with gastrointestinal symptoms is always important...
GI-MAP Test gives practitioners to determine how gut health strengthens immunity. It’s naturopathic medicine 101 that our gut immunity shapes our overall immune response....
Researchers demonstrate the significant effects of high-protein, calorie-restricted diet to the gut microbiome's composition...
Researchers demonstrate the significant effects of probiotics in reducing body weight of children, adolescents, and adults with obesity....
Researchers study the role of the gut microbiome in the development of a strong immune system....
What are postbiotics? How are they formed? What are the benefits of having postbiotics inside our gut?...
Researchers demonstrate the significant effects of the supplementation of lactobacilli, arabinogalactan and colostrum to the overall gut immune health...
Collagen can be an effective choice when prescribed as a structural protein – it is a major component of tendons, ligaments and cartilage tissues...
Sarcopenia, the loss of lean skeletal musclemass, shown to increase the risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes and obesity especially in the elderly....
Quality collagen supplement backed by research is beneficial to improve bone metabolism in postmenopausal women with osteopenia....
Researchers have determined the significance of timing protein intake to maximize muscle protein synthesis after an exercise....
During the aging process, sarcopenia (low muscle mass) and osteoporosis (low bone mass) often develop side by side. ...
Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent chronic joint disease affecting millions of people globally and considering the limitations in its medical management, patients are being encouraged to support joint health including weight management....
Researchers demonstrate significant improvements were found in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with high doses of vitamin D supplementation....
Researchers ingestigate the potential role of guth health in the management of musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis....
What are some of the safe and effective natural alternatives to pain-relievers and anti-inflammatory medications?...
Calprotectin quantification, during an intestinal inflammation, can be used to measure the level of neutrophils present in the GI tract....
The world of botanical medicine offers promising potential in the fight against bacteria with antibiotic resistance....
Illustrative case histories demonstrate the value of the GI-MAP test for the diagnosis and development of protocols...
Adverse food reactions – including food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerances – are among the most prevalent gastrointestinal conditions encountered in clinical practice. ...
GI-MAP comprehensive stool analysis includes four commensal and opportunistic biomarkers...
The term “dysbiosis” denotes imbalances or disruptions in the microbiome that are thought to contribute to a long and growing list of chronic diseases and conditions....
Dr Amy Rolfsen explains the basics of antibiotic resistance and introduces the concept of natural synergists to overcome bacterial resistance mechanisms....
A wide range of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases have been linked to reduced integrity of the intestinal barrier, including increased intestinal permeability – a.k.a., “leaky gut”...
Ashwagandha has been commonly used in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India for thousands of years for its beneficial health effects....
Researchers review ashwagandha as a therapeutic modality in male infertility - mitigating hormone imbalance, preventing stress, thus improving sperm quality...
To Treat or Not to Treat low-level H. pylori? One of the strengths of the GI MAP® is that it detects H. pylori with great sensitivity…...
Researchers demonstrate the efficacy and safety of the adaptogen ashwagandha as treatment in managing the damaging effects of stress....
In the fast-paced life we live in, adequate sleep is crucial to good health, and importantly it needs to be quality, restorative sleep....
One thing most functional medicine practitioners encounter in their patients on a daily basis is fatigue....
Nutrition review examines the effect of B vitamin supplementation on mood, depression, anxiety, and stress....
Vitamin C plays a vital role in boosting the immune health against harmful pathogens and modulating inflammatory responses occurring inside the body....
Patients wanting a healthier lifestyle tend to undergo cleansing diets that do not even support the natural detox powerhouse of the body, the glutathione....
Researchers study how long term medications affect vitamin B12 status in the body and how they correlate with B12 deficiency....
When was the last time you identified a case of scurvy a.k.a. vitamin C deficiency? Probably “never.” ...
Liposomal delivery technology provides enhanced delivery and absorption of nutrients. Lower doses may have equal or greater efficacy than higher doses provided in forms that are less bioavailable...
Following the popular webinar: Skin Nutrition: Nourishing from Within, the panel of Designs for Health practitioners answered top questions on skin nutrition....
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation is seen as essential pre-pregnancy and during pregnancy...
Varying ratios of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA have different therapeutic benefits for patients with cognitive or inflammatory conditions....
Essential fatty acids shown to lower blood pressure; researchers demonstrate benefits of fish oil supplementation for hypertension....
Research study demonstrates the benefits of fish oil supplementation in lowering the risks of cardiovascular diseases...
Review demonstrates probiotics and fish oil during pregnancy and infancy reduce the risk of atopic disease...
Fish oil supplementation is essential for cardiovascular health. This review demonstrates fish oil's impact on heart rate...
Health-conscious seafood lovers face a dilemma: finfish and shellfish have long lists of health benefits, but along with those positive properties comes the potential for consuming harmful amounts of mercury....
Research suggest that hyperinsulinemia can be causally linked to metabolic dysfunctions not associated with blood sugar hormones...