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...
How to Prevent a Second Stroke: Functional Medicine Strategies That Work
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes How to Prevent a Second Stroke After surviving a stroke, one question haunts most patients: “Will it happen again?” The statistics are sobering—about 1 in 4 stroke survivors will experience another stroke, with the...
Chronic Full-Body Rash Resolved: Mold, Lyme & Gut Connection
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Emily suffered from a chronic full-body rash and multiple debilitating symptoms for four years due to mold exposure and untreated Lyme disease. Standard medicine failed to identify her conditions, repeatedly providing...
Managing Diabetes Naturally: The Healing Power of Hyperbaric Oxygen and Red Light Therapy
Introduction: Reclaiming Your Health with Functional Medicine Managing diabetes can often feel like an uphill battle—balancing blood sugar levels, healing wounds that seem to take forever, and navigating the maze of medications. If you’re seeking a more natural,...
Can Chiropractic Care help TMJ?
Jaw pain from TMJ disorders can steal your joy. Eating, talking, even yawning can become agonizing. If you’re battling TMJ—complete with lockjaw, clicking sounds, or relentless discomfort—chiropractic adjustments might be your answer. This approach offers hope,...
Sports Massage in Phoenix
When your body feels tight, sore, or stiff, sports massage might be exactly what you need. At Dr. Kilcup’s Functional Medicine Center in Phoenix, sports massage goes beyond just feeling good.It’s a focused therapy that relieves pain, boosts performance, and helps...
Reclaiming Your Life: How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Heals PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects millions of people worldwide, with many struggling to find effective treatment. Traditional methods like therapy and medication can offer relief, but for many, they don’t fix the problem. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)...
Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen: What You Need to Know
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be a costly endeavor—especially when you know which fruits and vegetables deserve a little extra investment. With the right guidance, you can make smarter choices at the grocery store, eat clean, and save money without sacrificing the...
Is Your Gut Making You Sad? Understanding Gut Dysbiosis and Depression
Did you know your gut could be the secret to a healthier, happier mind? Recent research has uncovered a fascinating link between gut dysbiosis and depression, revealing how the tiny microbes in your digestive system can influence your mood, brain function, and even...
The Rising Threat of Colorectal Cancer Among Young Adults
Colorectal cancer, once considered a disease predominantly affecting older adults, is now alarmingly on the rise among younger populations. While the rates of this cancer have decreased among older individuals, studies from the United States, Canada, and Europe have...
Functional Medicine for Stroke Recovery
Strokes rank among the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide. They occur when blood flow to a part of the brain becomes interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. This lack of oxygen can lead to significant cognitive,...Ways We Can Work Together
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