The Crucial Vitamin A-Zinc Link

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. The body is an amazing machine with many biochemical reactions resulting in health and for some, disease. Many of us have learned about the importance of the fat soluble vitamin A (retinol) and its partner, beta-carotene and its …

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Carpal Tunnel- Effective Nutritional Treatment

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Just recently I had the opportunity to consult with a patient by the name of Andrea who was suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. Andrea was a 47 year women who was employed as an executive secretary for a …

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Nattokinase Cardiovascular Benefits

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University  Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Nattokinase is an enzyme that is extracted from a popular Japanese food called natto. Natto is boiled soybeans that have been fermented with a bacterium called Bacillus natto. Nattokinase has been found to keep blood optimally flowing …

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8 Toxic Seed Oils- What to Know

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP The eight industrial toxic seed oils are Canola, Corn, Cottonseed, Soy, Sunflower, Safflower, Grapeseed, and Rice bran. Industrial seed oils are the highly processed oils extracted from soybeans, corn, rapeseed (canola), cottonseed and sunflower and safflower seeds. After the seeds are …

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SMASH- The Potent Recipe for Increasing Omega 3

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. The acronym SMASH stands for salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring. These are the fish that are safest and healthiest to eat. They are nutrient-rich, high in omega-3s, and are low in mercury. SMASH fish are all small fish because …

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