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Research and News April 2017

Research, News & IdeasBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND April 4, 2017 Leave a comment

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

FxMed PodcastBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND March 21, 2017 2 Comments

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

FxMed PodcastBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND March 15, 2017 7 Comments

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.

Research and News March 2017

Research, News & IdeasBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND March 6, 2017 Leave a comment

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

Episode 21: Arthritis – exploring oxidative stress, microbes, gut permeability and more with Dr. Susan Blum

FxMed PodcastBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND February 15, 2017 2 Comments

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.

Research and News February 2017

Research, News & IdeasBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND February 6, 2017 Leave a comment

B12 – Regulator of Microbial Communities and More
Omega-3s and Traumatic Brain Injury
Antibiotics Can Stimulate Bacterial Growth
How Microbes Can Cause Autoimmunity
Is Your Loved One Depressed? Show Them More Love
Benefits of Fish Oil-Derived Proresolvins for Asthma May Be Blocked by Steroids
Have you heard of ASIA—Autoimmune/Autoinflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants?
Our Aging Brains: To Drink or Not to Drink?
Keeping Blood Pressure Under 120 Would Prevent 107,500 Deaths Per Year in US

Understanding the Pathology of Autoimmunity Through the Prism of the Gut

Functional Medicine for Consumers, Functional Medicine for ProfessionalsBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND January 3, 2017 2 Comments

Dr. Fasano identified the intimate, essential role that the gut plays in the development of autoimmunity.

Episode 20: A Deeper Understanding of Fibromyalgia and Clinical Approaches with Dr. David Brady

FxMed PodcastBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND December 28, 2016 3 Comments

Fibromyalgia can be a particularly difficult condition to address conventionally, but Functional Medicine really has a lot to offer here. In this podcast, we mine the wealth of information that Dr. David Brady brings to the table on this important topic, including:

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald – Best of 2016

Functional Medicine for Consumers, Functional Medicine for ProfessionalsBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND December 26, 2016 2 Comments

What were the hottest FxMed trends of 2016? Read on to find out…

Episode 19: Functional Gynecology Practice Pearls with Dr. Anna Cabeca

FxMed PodcastBy Kara Fitzgerald, ND November 26, 2016 2 Comments

Dr. Cabeca is a wealth of information and inspiration when it comes to women’s health. I am delighted to share my conversation with her this month.

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