Restless Leg Syndrome and IBS

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University  Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP There appears to be a direct correlation between restless leg syndrome (RLS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). What is restless leg syndrome? RLS is a disorder in which a person experiences uncomfortable urges to move their legs. …

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This Cat Parasite May Contribute to Anxiety and Autism

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP The toxoplasma gondii parasite commonly associated with cats has been linked to generalized anxiety disorder and autism. The Toxoplasma gondii’s eggs are present in cat feces, and one of the most common way people are infected with …

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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Dementia

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Study from the journal Neurology revealed that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is independently associated with cognitive impairment. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an umbrella term for a range of liver conditions affecting people who drink little …

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AMPK and Belly Fat

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP A major contributor to abdominal fat buildup is the age-related decline in AMPK, an enzyme that helps regulate fat storage. We all have a “master switch” in our bodies. It regulates all kinds of systems in the body like …

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Atrial fibrillation and Dental Infections

Article courtesy of Functional Medicine University.  Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP This article provides evidence revealing dental infections such as periodontitis, gingivitis and endodontic lesions may be linked to cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation and cardiac arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common persistent cardiac arrhythmia occurring in …

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