Additional Lab Markers to Track and Monitor for Cardiovascular Disease

Author: Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University. Here we focus on the value of tracking and monitoring the basic complete blood count (CBC) as it relates to increased cardiovascular events. It is recommended to consider taking a deeper look at the components of …

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If You Have a Heart Attack, Insist on This!

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. If you end up in the emergency room with a heart attack, make sure you insist on a 2 cc injection of magnesium sulfate. In double-blind, placebo-controlled scientific study, they looked at 273 patients who were admitted to …

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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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Toxic Metals and Weight Loss

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Can’t lose weight no matter what? Could the weight loss culprit be something as inconspicuous as mercury build-up in your body? It is widely accepted that metal toxicity can impair neuroendocrine function. Simply put, this means that normal thyroid function can be impaired from …

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Is Your Teenager At Risk of Dying From Heart Failure?

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S., CFMP An athletic 20 year man is playing basketball and suddenly collapses on the court and dies. On a hot July day, a young and vibrant college football player suddenly makes a great tackle and never gets up.. …

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