An Important Nutrient to Boost Your Immune System

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  As we face the crisis of Covid we all need to consider ways to boost and strengthen our immune systems. One important nutrient to add to our immune fighting arsenal is zinc. According to a study done in …

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The Gene That Makes the Ketogenic Diet Dangerous

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. With all the craze about the ketogenic diet it would behoove one to know if they are a candidate for this type of diet. First for those not familiar with the ketogenic diet here is a short summary: …

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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 Many labs are misleading physicians by using outdated ranges of normal for TSH, …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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