The autoimmune diet is not about willpower or deprivation. It is a structured, evidence-informed framework designed to remove the foods most likely to trigger immune activation, calm inflammation, and help your body begin healing.
A complete guide to the SIBO diet. Learn which foods to eat and avoid during SIBO treatment, how the elemental, low-FODMAP, and biphasic diets compare, and how to reintroduce foods safely.
Everything you need to know about NAD injections — how they compare to IV therapy, benefits, side effects, dosing protocols, and at-home self-injection options.
At a Glance What it is: Colon hydrotherapy (a colonic) uses warm, filtered water to gently flush the large intestine, removing accumulated waste, gas, and mucus. Duration: 45-60 minutes per session. The procedure itself takes about 35-45 minutes of active water flow. What it feels like: Mild pressure during fills, relief during releases. Less uncomfortable…
Prolotherapy uses targeted injections of natural irritant solutions to stimulate the body’s healing response in damaged ligaments, tendons, and joints. This comprehensive guide covers how it works, what it treats, the evidence, cost, and how it compares to PRP and stem cell therapy.
IBS affects women at nearly twice the rate of men, with distinct symptom patterns tied to hormonal cycles. Here’s what makes IBS different in women and how to manage it.
EDTA chelation therapy binds and removes heavy metals from the bloodstream. The NIH-funded TACT trial produced surprising results for cardiovascular disease. Here is what the evidence actually shows.
Glutathione is not just another supplement. It is the most important antioxidant your body produces, and when levels drop, everything from your immune system to your brain suffers. Here is what you need to know about testing, supplementation, and the methylation connection.
At a Glance Cortisone wins on short-term pain relief (1-4 weeks); PRP wins on 6-12 month outcomes in knee osteoarthritis and tendinopathy. Repeated cortisone injections carry documented risks of cartilage degradation and tendon weakening; PRP carries minimal tissue-harm risk. PRP costs $500-$2,000 per injection and is rarely covered by insurance; cortisone runs $100-$300 and is…
At a Glance Celiac disease is autoimmune, confirmed by serology and duodenal biopsy, and carries serious long-term complications if untreated. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) has no biomarker and is diagnosed by exclusion. Testing for celiac must be done while eating gluten; going gluten-free before testing makes results uninterpretable. NCGS may be partially caused by FODMAPs…
Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Medicare Part B generally covers Spravato, though copay amounts vary by plan. The Janssen copay assistance program is not available to Medicare, Medicaid, or government-insured patients due to federal anti-kickback regulations. However, some Spravato clinics work with patients to find other financial assistance options, and some state Medicaid programs have begun…
