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Lead toxicity. Still a big problem, and there is NO safe exposure level. Get tested!

Did you know that the CDC just reduced the exposure limit in kids for lead to 5ug/dL? It was 10ug/dL before that.

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As most of us know all too well, acne isn’t just As most of us know all too well, acne isn’t just a teenage dilemma! The bacteria Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes) — one of the most abundant strains of bacteria in most people’s facial microbiome — has long been associated with acne lesions. But, how does acne occur, and how does our microbiome impact it? Mother Dirt's article on the acne and the skin microbiome uncovers the role of Salicylic Acid and probiotics in treatment. Link in bio: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/2021/06/01/acne-the-skin-microbiome-and-salicylic-acid-treatment/

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I am always eager to learn from other clinicians a I am always eager to learn from other clinicians about how they approach complex patients and layer various healing modalities into the therapeutic encounter. My guest today, Dr. Bruce Hoffman MD, has combined his passion in integrative medicine with psychiatry to explore cellular health to best guide his patient’s health journey. Dr. Hoffman is based in Calgary, Canada at the Hoffman Centre for Integrative Medicine and the Brain Center of Alberta. He’s an IFM-certified functional medicine practitioner. He knows his stuff! Link in bio: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/2021/06/01/the-cell-danger-response-restoring-cellular-health-with-phospholipids-and-bioactive-lipids/

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Most people think that their genes decide their fa Most people think that their genes decide their fate…But this notion is not only false, it’s dangerous. As a doctor, I don’t care about your DNA. You can’t change it and, with few exceptions, your DNA isn’t that important. When you, or your aunt, blame your tendency to gain weight on the diabetes that runs in your family, it makes you feel helpless, like there’s nothing you can do, so why bother? When in fact it’s just the opposite: no matter what age you are, you have the power to change how your genes express, and that means you can influence how your body processes sugar, and even whether you develop diabetes at all. What you eat, how you live, what you do, whether you exercise, what you think, what your stress level is, how well and how much you’re sleeping, all have a more important influence on your health than your genetics.

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Inflammation is a tricky concept. It’s a necessa Inflammation is a tricky concept. It’s a necessary part of our immune system that we need in order for our body to heal itself. But it can also easily get out of control, or go unnoticed for too long which can cause or exacerbate many symptoms doctors see today. Things like joint and muscle discomfort, frequent illness, fatigue, bloating, cramping, skin issues, brain fog, and the list goes on… But anti-inflammatories like NSAIDS can have dangerous side effects, and are not something you should take daily. Which is why naturally encouraging healthy inflammation levels with turmeric is the ideal solution. It has been found to have potential or actual therapeutic value in over 600 health conditions! In a 2015 study, researchers found turmeric blocked the release of inflammatory cytokines. * In a 2017 study, researchers found it relieved joint and muscle soreness after exercise.** And Paleovalley Turmeric Complex is the best way to get your daily dose of turmeric. It contains whole food, organic turmeric, PLUS 2 absorption enhancers (one of which has shown to increase the body’s ability to absorb turmeric by 2000%)**, and organic ginger, rosemary, and cloves for added benefits. Click the LINK IN BIO now for 15% off Paleovalley’s Turmeric Complex. https://bit.ly/3ghjn4O

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Certain times during our life can be associated wi Certain times during our life can be associated with faster bone loss. For women, pregnancy and menopause/postmenopause are stages where bone deterioration can occur at a faster rate. In functional medicine, we know that bone health is about much more than just calcium and vitamin D (although those are very important too). And one additional influencer is your gut microbiota. New animal research from Cornell and Tufts Universities demonstrates that alterations to the gut microbiome can have effects on bone strength. Interestingly, too, (since we measure bone turnover in the clinic) the researchers found that the effect on bone strength occurred without noticeable changes in bone turnover. Future research will likely continue to tease out just what gut microbiota patterns are most beneficial for bone health. In the meantime, we will continue to pay close attention to gut health in all our patients, including those whose bones are at greater risk. Link in bio: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33999456/ Thanks for sharing to my colleague, @romillyhodges!
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