The One Emotion that Extends Your Life

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  Based on progressive research we find that what we think about and what we feel have far-ranging effects on our immune system. An excellent review of this is “Molecules of Emotion“, by Candace Pert, PhD. One important …

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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone-TSH- What Your Doctor Should Know

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is the hormone produced by your pituitary gland to control the function of your thyroid gland. A high TSH means your pituitary senses that your thyroid is underactive. Many labs are misleading physicians by using outdated ranges of normal for TSH, …

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Risk of Breast Cancer- Do You Know Your Estrogen Metabolites?

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S.,CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  Estrogen is not the only issue when it comes to increasing the risk of breast cancer. The real issue is how is your estrogen being metabolized. You want to have your doctor order a test that evaluates the …

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How to Detoxify Plastics (Phthalates)

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S., CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  Research has shown that over accumulation of phthalates in the body has the potential to contribute to a series of health challenges. One of the first questions I am commonly asked is where am I getting this …

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7 Ways Plastics Damage the Body

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. Plastics (or the chemical name, phthalates) are now considered the number one pollutant in the human body. They make products flexible, durable, and these chemicals are also in items you would not consider to be plastics, like pesticides, detergents, …

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