Health conditions addressed by regenerative and functional medicine
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.
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…
The low FODMAP diet is the most evidence-based dietary approach for IBS. Here’s how to do it correctly, what else works, and common mistakes.
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.
Diet alone won’t cure psoriasis, but specific dietary patterns can reduce flare frequency and severity. Here’s what the evidence supports.
Up to 80% of hypermobile EDS patients also have POTS. The connection isn’t coincidental. Here’s why these conditions travel together, how to get properly evaluated, and treatment strategies that address both.
Facial eczema is one of the most visible and frustrating forms of the condition. Here’s why the face is so vulnerable, which types of eczema affect it, and how to treat it safely without damaging delicate skin.