Low Homocysteine—When is it a Concern?
The issue of having too little homocysteine is still as relevant now, as it was then
Kara Fitzgerald, ND, received her doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first Counsel on Naturopathic Medicine-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, PhD. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine and is a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)’s Textbook for Functional Medicine. With the Helfgott Research Institute, Dr. Fitzgerald is actively engaged in clinical research on the DNA methylome using a diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her practice. The first publication from the study focuses on reversal of biological aging and was published 04-12-2021 in the journal Aging. She has published a consumer book titled Younger You as well as a companion cookbook, Better Broths and Healing Tonics and has an application-based Younger You Program, based on the study.
Dr. Fitzgerald is on the faculty at IFM, is an IFM Certified Practitioner and lectures globally on functional medicine. She runs a Functional Nutrition Residency program, and maintains a podcast series, New Frontiers in Functional Medicine and an active blog on her website, www.drkarafitzgerald.com. Her clinical practice is in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
Additional publications
Research and News April 2017
10 minutes of vigorous activity reduces later disease risk in children
The soy debate: benefits for breast cancer
Broccoli busy in ‘junk’ DNA regions to prevent or stall cancer
Crossfit-ters beware: ‘Rhabdo’ can have potentially-fatal consequences
More data on the risk of diabetes from statin medications
Conventional medical research branches into leaky gut treatment
Are your alcohol cravings your gut bugs talking? Probiotics to the rescue…
Antibiotics for PTSD; Opportunities and Cautions
Early-Life Antibiotics Increases the Risk for Crohn’s and Colitis
Why You Should Ditch Cooking with Aluminum Foil
Viral Trigger for Celiac Disease Uncovered
Functional Medicine Improves Outcomes While Decreasing Costs
Episode 23: Functional Strategies for the Management of Gastrointestinal Disorders with Thomas G. Guilliams Ph.D
Functional hypochlorhydria is a condition we see so often, yet Prilosec is a top ten medication: what’s the disconnect? Probiotics: which ones, how much, combo or single strain?
Episode 22: Gene Whispering with Dr. Moshe Szyf
Have you been wondering what you should really do with the 23andme genetic data that you’ve gathered? Wondering if you should even take the test at all? Or wondering what the future of genetic/epigenetic medicine is? This podcast is for you.
Home Recipes for Oral Care
Commercial toothpastes and mouthwashes are certainly convenient, but some of us would prefer to go that extra mile for our oral health with homemade…
Research and News March 2017
Colon and rectal cancers on the rise in younger people
Sperm quality improved by antioxidants from walnuts
Twice weekly Iyengar yoga for depression
New therapy option for extreme asthma/IgE cases
Insecticides and Children’s Behavior
Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen 2017 Updates
E-Cigs Carcinogenic at High Power
Curcumin May Reduce Risks of Oral Steroid Medication
Lactobacillus Probiotics for Depression
How Does Your Diet and Activity Regime Compare with the Healthiest-Heart Tribe’s?
Don’t Let Your Gluten-Free Diet Put You At Risk For Diabetes
Massive success for deadly sepsis treatment using nutraceuticals and low dose steroids
Why do some people eat non-food items?
How global warming may increase your risk for diabetes
Methylation Trail Mix
We love pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for their rich minerals, B vitamins and essential fatty acids. They also make a delicious snack, especially in a methylation trail mix recipe like this one. Chocolate tip: Look for organic, dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) wherever you can. Check to make sure you’re comfortable with the ingredients! What…
Episode 21: Arthritis – exploring oxidative stress, microbes, gut permeability and more with Dr. Susan Blum
Dr. Susan Blum shares new insights about RA’s underlying causes, details what goes missed in treatment plans, and gives practical tips for mining data from stool tests, utilizing functional blood markers, and combining herbs and probiotics to reverse processes that other practitioners may think are permanent.
Sunbutter Crunch Bars
If you’re looking for a snack that satisfies your dessert cravings and incorporates your methylation superfoods, look no further than Against All Grain’s No-Bake Sunbutter Crunch Bars. These bars are filled with sunflower seeds, which are a great food to support balanced methylation, since they are rich in zinc, methionine, cysteine, magnesium, potassium, B3, B6,…
There’s More to Precision Medicine than Genomics
Precision medicine, which encompasses the concepts of individual uniqueness and personalized healthcare solutions, has to-date been most focused on genetics.
