Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) formerly known as Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver condition in the United States with a prevalence of 30% of the general population and 50-90% in obese subjects. It is defined by an accumulation of fat content greater than 5% of the liver …
First it is important to understand the function of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an important organ related to digestive function in the body, working with the liver to ensure proper breakdown and absorption of fats. Its primary role is to concentrate and store bile created in the liver. It then releases bile into the …
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a debilitating intestinal condition, manifesting as Crohn’s disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC) or indeterminate colitis (IC), where the body’s autoimmune disorder attacks the healthy gastrointestinal tissues causing inflammation within the gut. Clinical Hypnotherapy is a complimentary therapy for both Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), that can …
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Brandi is a 42-year-old mother of 3 and business owner whose world was forever changed in 2021. Within days of receiving the COVID vaccine she began to develop strange, debilitating symptoms. Every night around 7-8PM she would get excruciating pain in the back of her head and numbness in her left arm and leg. Her …
As a Dietitian and Physician, I believe nutrition is the most important aspect of our health. Every chronic disease, cancer and many symptoms are influenced by our nutrition. As research continues to advance, we have learned which foods to eat and which ones to avoid. Most of us know what a healthy diet looks like …
Now that our Las Vegas weather is cooling off a bit in the mornings and the flood season is behind us (we hope!), it’s time to get back to doing more outdoor exercise and to try out some new types of movement. Just like there’s no one-size-fits-all-diet, the same is true of exercise. Remember, exercise …
Would you believe that changing when you eat could help you lose weight, improve your metabolic health, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, delay aging, and more? Our bodies evolved in very different conditions than we live in today. Our distant ancestors didn’t have a constant supply of food at their fingertips – no refrigerator, …
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Since her early elementary school years, a young girl was emotionally and physically affected by the stress of going to school. So much so, that an autoimmune condition surfaced. Fast forward 10 years, she is still struggling with school, and graduation from high school is at risk. Her frequent headaches, loss of appetite, daily vomiting, …
I came across an interesting quote that was found on thepowerpath.com that contains a lot of wisdom: “The definition of Crisis comes from the word ‘to decide’. It is an intense time or turning point where a decision is made. There is a decisive point where change takes place. There is always an action component …
Many women suffering from menstrual irregularities don’t realize how much influence the thyroid gland has on hormones, thus causing menstrual irregularities. Both hypothyroidism (under-active) and hyperthyroidism (over-active) have been linked to menstrual irregularities. Fertility outcomes rely heavily on thyroid health as well. Symptoms seen in patients with undiagnosed or improperly managed hypothyroidism are the following; Early …
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