by Dr. Kilcup | Dec 3, 2025 | Articles, Stroke
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...
by Dr. Kilcup | Dec 1, 2025 | Articles, Stroke, Toxins And Detox
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...
by Dr. Kilcup | Dec 1, 2025 | Articles, 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...
by Dr. Kilcup | Nov 26, 2025 | Articles, Stroke
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. These overlooked markers can include inflammation, clotting...
by Dr. Kilcup | Nov 25, 2025 | Articles, Stroke, Testimonials
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...
by Dr. Kilcup | Nov 24, 2025 | Articles, Stroke
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...