Arthritis Guide: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
RA vs. OA differences, pathophysiology, conventional DMARDs, and regenerative options including PRP, stem cells, and peptides. Evidence-graded treatment guide.
MCAS Foods to Avoid: A Practical Low-Histamine Guide
A practical guide to eating with mast cell activation syndrome, covering high-histamine foods, histamine liberators, DAO inhibitors, safe food lists, and strategies for meal planning and reintroduction.
Prolotherapy for Back Pain: What the Evidence Actually Shows
At a Glance Prolotherapy involves injecting a sugar (dextrose) solution into damaged ligaments and tendons to trigger a controlled healing response. Evidence is strongest for sacroiliac joint pain and chronic low back pain from ligament laxity, with several RCTs showing meaningful improvement. A typical course runs 4 to 6 sessions spaced 3 to 6 weeks…
Fibromyalgia and Gut Health: The Microbiome Connection
At a Glance The connection: Multiple studies show fibromyalgia patients have significantly altered gut microbiome compositions compared to healthy controls Key pathways: Gut dysbiosis, intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), systemic inflammation, and altered neurotransmitter production SIBO link: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is more common in fibromyalgia patients, with some studies showing symptom improvement after SIBO treatment…
Migraine and Gut Health: The Gut-Brain Connection Behind Your Headaches
At a Glance The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network connecting your digestive system to your brain through neural, hormonal, and immune pathways. Over 90% of serotonin (a key neurotransmitter involved in migraine) is produced in the gut, not the brain. People with migraines are 2 to 3 times more likely to have gastrointestinal…
Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for Gut Health: Evidence, Approvals, and What to Know
At a Glance FMT involves transferring stool from a healthy screened donor into a patient’s gut to restore a disrupted microbiome. It works dramatically well for recurrent C. difficile infection, with cure rates above 90%. The FDA approved the first FMT product, Vowst (SER-109), in 2023 for recurrent C. diff. A second product, Rebyota, was…
Long COVID Brain Fog: Causes, Recovery Timeline, and What Actually Helps
At a Glance Long COVID brain fog affects an estimated 20-30% of people who had COVID-19, with symptoms persisting beyond 12 weeks. Three leading mechanisms are neuroinflammation, micro-clot formation blocking cerebral blood flow, and serotonin depletion driven by gut viral persistence. A 2022 randomized controlled trial found hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) significantly improved cognitive function…
Heavy Metal Detox: The Complete Evidence-Based Guide
An evidence-based guide to heavy metal detox — what works (medical chelation), what helps (supportive strategies), and what is a waste of money (foot baths, zeolite). Covers testing, treatment, and how to separate science from marketing.
Lyme Disease Co-Infections: Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, and More
Tick bites often transmit more than just Lyme disease. Learn about common co-infections including Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, and Mycoplasma, their symptoms, testing, and treatment approaches.
Chronic Pain Management Without Opioids: What Actually Works
Opioids are not the answer for most chronic pain. Here are the evidence-based alternatives that work, from regenerative therapies to neuromodulation.
