The Functional Medicine Approach to Preventing a Second Stroke
Here’s the Truth: Why Your Stroke Risk Isn’t Gone Let me be blunt. If you’ve had a stroke, you are now walking around with a giant target on your back. You’ve been through the absolute terror, the loss of function, and the brutal recovery. The...
Red Light Therapy for Brain Recovery: What the Research Shows
Let me be blunt: If you’ve been told that your brain healing has “plateaued” six months after a stroke, you have been lied to. I hear this in my office every single week. A patient comes in, desperate, because their neurologist told them, “This is as...
What Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Really Does for Stroke Recovery
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Why I Put Nearly Every Stroke Patient in My Hyperbaric Chamber I’m going to share a perspective that may challenge conventional neurology.: the standard “wait and see” approach to stroke recovery is lazy medicine....
🛑 Why High Homocysteine is a Silent Stroke Risk Factor — And How to Lower It
The Hidden Risk Standard Medicine Misses Let me tell you the truth about stroke prevention: Standard care is failing you. If all your doctor does is check your blood pressure and cholesterol, they are missing the single most corrosive, silent risk factor for stroke...
Your Gut Bacteria Are Making Chemicals That Cause Strokes (TMAO and Vascular Health)
TMAO is a Hidden Stroke Risk Factor Let me tell you something that’s going to change how you think about stroke risk forever. Right now, as you’re reading this, bacteria living in your gut are producing a chemical compound that’s quietly damaging...
The Cholesterol Test Your Doctor Missed: Why You Need an NMR Lipoprofile
I am going to tell you something that will shock you: Your cholesterol numbers are lying to you. You’ve been told for years that your LDL is the “bad cholesterol.” You’ve followed the rules, maybe even taken medication, and your doctor high-fives you...
How Low HDL and High Triglycerides Increase Stroke Risk — Even When LDL Is Normal
Here is a scenario I see in my clinic constantly, and it makes my blood boil. You go to your doctor. They run a standard cholesterol panel. They look at your LDL (the so-called “bad” cholesterol), see that it’s within the “normal” range—maybe...
Toxin Exposure and Stroke: The Missing Link in Vascular Inflammation
Let me be blunt: If you think your stroke was just a matter of “bad luck” or “aging,” you are missing half the story. We are told that high blood pressure, cholesterol, and genetics are the unholy trinity of stroke risk. And sure, those things...
The Hidden Connection Your Doctor Missed: How Your Gut Determines Your Stroke Risk
Here’s What You Need to Know Right Now | Gut Health and Stroke Risk Your gut controls inflammation – and inflammation causes strokes Leaky gut lets toxins into your blood – damaging your arteries and brain Bad gut bacteria make stroke-causing...
Integrative Therapies That Support Brain Repair After Stroke (HBOT & Red Light)
Key Takeaways HBOT for stroke recovery and red light therapy offer hope for improving neurological function long after a stroke. These therapies enhance brain healing by increasing oxygen delivery, reducing inflammation, and boosting cellular energy. Studies show...
Environmental Toxins and Stroke: What You Can’t See That Hurts Your Brain
Key Takeaways Environmental toxins, including heavy metals and air pollution, significantly increase stroke risk and hinder recovery. Functional medicine focuses on detecting these toxins through advanced testing and offers detox protocols for recovery. Simple actions...
Hidden Hormonal and Clotting Factors That Can Trigger a Second Stroke
Teaser Summary: Understanding the Root Cause Before diving into hidden risks, it is vital to understand the bigger picture. If you are looking for a comprehensive guide on hidden causes of a second stroke through a functional lens, read our main article: How to...
The Overlooked Stroke Risk Markers Your Doctor Probably Didn’t Test
Why Standard Tests Might Not Tell the Full Story Many stroke survivors focus on blood pressure and cholesterol, but there are hidden factors your doctor may not test that significantly increase your risk. Furthermore, these overlooked markers can include inflammation,...
🧠 Functional Medicine Stroke Recovery: Hidden Root Causes & HBOT Success
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways Doug’s stroke resulted from interconnected issues, including low HDL, gut inflammation, environmental toxins, oxidative stress, and nutritional imbalances. A personalized treatment plan addressed these stroke root...Ways We Can Work Together
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