The most natural melatonin is the kind your body makes. Melatonin is a hormone your body makes to help your body relax and sleep. Low melatonin has been to linked to all kinds of bad things like dementia, mood disorders, severe pain, cancer,...
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IODINE FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM | A FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PERSPECTIVE ~VIDEO~
Iodine is a crucial nutrient that plays a significant role in thyroid function, particularly in the production of thyroid hormones. For those struggling with hypothyroidism, the idea of supplementing with iodine may seem like a simple and effective...
Iodine for Hypothyroidism | A Functional Medicine Perspective
Iodine for hypothyroidism is a nutrient that can often be a huge help, but in some people it can make the hypothyroidism worse. In this article I will share with you what you need to know about taking iodine for hypothyroidism. Right off the top I...
NATURAL AND EFFECTIVE FLU REMEDIES – VIDEO
Are you tired of feeling sick and exhausted, and frustrated with relying on antibiotics and other harmful drugs that barely help? If you're worn out from treatments that seem to do more harm than good, I have great news. Natural flu remedies not...
TREATING DEPRESSION WITHOUT MEDICATION ~VIDEO~
If getting to the cause of depression and treating depression without medication is something you're interested in you're in the right place. Watch this video to learn what you can do to take care of depression naturally! Watch My Video About...
A CRUCIAL VITAMIN FOR CHRONIC SINUSITIS
Do you struggle with chronic sinusitis? If so, you’re not alone, and the cause might be simpler than you think—a deficiency in a vital nutrient. Chronic sinus issues can be frustrating, especially when traditional treatments don’t seem to help. But...
Ever Wonder Why All The Food Allergies?
When I was a kid, schools weren't preoccupied with food allergies. In fact, the idea of being allergic to food—something meant to nourish and sustain us—seemed almost unthinkable. But today, food allergies are not only common but are also a major...
Toxic Chemicals Babies are Born With
When you think of babies, don't you think of fresh, new life? In this video, EWG President Ken Cook discusses that, sadly, babies are not born completely pure and unblemished. In fact, they are born with hundreds of toxic chemicals already inside...
How to Cut Carbs: 7 Simple Ways to Reduce Carbohydrates in Your Diet
Reviewed and updated June 2026 by Darrell Kilcup, DC, CFMP — Phoenix, AZ If you've talked to Dr. Kilcup at all about diet, you know that he recommends you cut carbs. Of course, our bodies need carbohydrates. Every food from plants contains...
Kicking the Sugar Habit
Want to know about our family's kicking the sugar habit? One morning, long ago, I shuffled drowsily into the kitchen for a cup of coffee. Standing on a chair, bare except for his diaper, my two-year-old had beat me to the coffee counter...
The Safest Artificial Sweetener: What Won’t Wreck Your Health
An artificial sweetener can be a great way to cut back on calories, and still satisfy that sweet tooth. Are you concerned about the negative health effects of refined sugar, but don't want to give up your desserts? Are you wondering if...
Where Change Begins
I was wrong! I was so wrong. I admit it. I considered myself a fairly healthy, health-conscious person. I was married to a chiropractor. I chose home births over hospital births. I took vitamins. Yes, I ate some junk, but I felt it was in...
Learning to Eat Healthy: Cari Tells All!
As a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, I’ve always been passionate about health. But like many of you, my journey has been shaped by personal experiences, and my greatest partner in this has been my wife, Cari. Her journey is one...
Introducing Cari’s Corner
Hello! Welcome to my little corner of the website! Today I an introducing 'Cari's Corner' where I share tips and tricks on how to improve you and your family's health. Read on for our health story! Introducing Cari I'm Cari, Dr. Kilcup's wife. For...
6 Ways to Prevent ADHD and Asperger Syndrome
Understanding the early factors that influence long-term health is crucial for ensuring a healthier future for our children. There are proactive measures that can be taken early on to prevent conditions like ADHD and Asperger Syndrome. But what do...
Practicing What I Preach
Have you ever been to a doctor that gave you advice that he or she was obviously not following. In my opinion that's just not right. I believe that as someone people are looking to for help in getting healthy, I need to not just be knowledgeable...
A Crucial Vitamin For Chronic Sinusitis
Do you struggle with Chronic Sinusitis? If you do, it might be due to a lack of this vitamin. We know specifically that if there isn't enough of this vitamin, the mechanical barrier that lines the sinuses will break down, allowing germs...
How to Treat Depression Without Medication
Depression, like any disease, has a root cause, and it’s not a lack of medication. To help you treat depression without medication, I’ve identified six common causes of depression. These categories are designed to simplify the process because I...
13 Effective and Natural Flu Remedies
Can herbal remedies really compete with prescription antivirals? A study published in Current Therapeutic Research in December 2015 compared two herbal treatments to oseltamivir (Tamiflu)—and the results were surprising (PubMed). The study found...
Hiatal Hernia Causes and Nondrug, Nonsurgical Treatment
Hiatal hernias are surprisingly common, affecting up to 60% of people over 50, according to some studies. They occur when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. This often causes symptoms like heartburn, acid...