EDTA chelation therapy binds lead and other metals so the kidneys can remove them, and it is FDA approved for lead poisoning. TACT found a modest heart benefit in 2013, but the 2024 TACT2 trial in patients with diabetes found none.
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…
You have been told your labs are normal. You have been told nothing is wrong. But you know something is wrong. Here is why standard blood work misses conditions like MCAS, POTS, small fiber neuropathy, and seronegative autoimmune disease, and what tests to ask for instead.
A psoriasis diet works best when it combines weight loss for overweight adults with less alcohol and a Mediterranean eating pattern. The National Psoriasis Foundation (2018) says diet should support medical treatment, not replace it.
EDS and POTS overlap because lax connective tissue lets blood vessels stretch instead of tightening when you stand, and studies report that 50 to 80% of people with hypermobile EDS meet criteria for POTS or related dysautonomia. Here is how to get evaluated and which treatments address both.
Atopic dermatitis on the face in adults usually affects the eyelids, the skin around the eyes and mouth, the lips and the neck. Here is how to tell it from look-alike rashes and which gentle routines and creams dermatologists use on thin facial skin.
Treating mast cell activation syndrome requires a layered strategy combining H1/H2 antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, dietary changes, and targeted supplements. Here is how clinicians approach MCAS treatment, step by step.
Hashimoto's symptoms usually start with fatigue, slow weight gain, brain fog and feeling cold, and TPO antibodies can be raised for years before TSH changes. Here are the early signs, the tests to ask for and who treats it.
Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) affects the tiny nerve fibers that control pain, temperature, and autonomic function. This comprehensive guide covers causes, diagnostic testing, conventional and regenerative treatments, and why standard nerve tests often miss it.
Twelve of the 13 types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are confirmed by genetic testing, while hypermobile EDS is still diagnosed with the 2017 three part clinical checklist. Updated criteria are due in December 2026, and a fibronectin blood marker is under study.
