Derailing Toxicity

On February 3rd, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train of roughly one hundred and fifty rail cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, creating a massive explosion that released five different hazardous chemicals into the air, soil and water. With so many patients expressing concern about exposures and asking what they should do to protect themselves and…

Cancer and Heart Disease

CANCER & HEART DISEASE: WHAT DO THESE TWO CONDITIONS HAVE IN COMMON? Not only are they the leading causes of death, but they also arise from the same fundamental issue: mitochondrial dysfunction! Your body relies on little structures called mitochondria to produce energy. These organelles are actually bacteria (an alpha-proteobacterium) you co-evolved with, and which…

New Mitochondria, New Me!

NEW MITOCHONDRIA, NEW ME! The phrase “New Year, New Me” is a great reminder to implement healthier habits. Despite good intentions, the resolution “to lose 20 pounds” or “to stop eating sugar” often falls short, resulting in old habits. Rather than a short term resolution, it may be wiser to take a life extending approach…

Keto and Its Benefits

KETO AND ITS BENEFITS Patrick Healey, N.D. Metabolism refers to how efficiently and effectively the body creates energy using carbs, fats, protein, and nutrients to fuel the body’s cellular functions. The majority of the population are in a less than optimal state of health known as “metabolic inflexibility.” Metabolic inflexibility and dysfunction means that individuals…

Food Quality: Why It Matters

FOOD QUALITY: WHY IT MATTERS Patrick Healey, N.D. All food is not created equal. Some should not even be considered food, because of how processed, chemically laden, and manipulated it is! Sticking with whole, minimally processed, foods is a great way to start changing your nutrition and improving your health. A good general idea to…